Climate change

Across Odisha, the arrival of the monsoon has long marked the beginning of a new agricultural season. But in recent years, changing rainfall patterns have raised concerns about an increasingly uncertain future. While large-scale climate…

Monsoon is often celebrated as a season of renewal, but in Odisha's mining districts, heavy rainfall can reveal environmental challenges hidden during the dry months. As rainwater flows across disturbed landscapes, concerns emerge over soil…

For Odisha's farmers, the monsoon is not just a season—it is a lifeline. Every year, families prepare their fields and wait for the first rains with hope and anxiety in equal measure. But as rainfall patterns become increasingly…

Prof. Surendranath Pasupalak Introduction and Objectives Weak or stalled monsoon phases are often attributed to inadequate atmospheric moisture or to large-scale climatic drivers such as El Niño. However, rainfall efficiency…

Mining has played a crucial role in Odisha's economic growth, but what happens when extraction ends and the land is left behind? Across the state's mineral-rich districts, questions are emerging about habitat loss, water security, and…

Invasive species are among the world's leading drivers of biodiversity loss, yet they rarely receive the attention given to pollution, climate change, or deforestation. From wetlands to forests, these "unseen invaders" can quietly alter…

As Odisha prepares for another monsoon, forests, wetlands, rivers, and mangroves are preparing too. For wildlife, the rainy season is a critical period that influences breeding, feeding, migration, and survival. While the monsoon brings…

Odisha's summers have always been hot, but many residents are noticing a new and unsettling trend: the nights no longer provide the relief they once did. As climate change and rapid urbanization reshape temperature patterns, rising…

As Indian cities continue to record unusually high temperatures each summer, the impact of extreme heat is no longer limited to humans alone. Across crowded streets, flyovers, marketplaces and residential colonies, stray animals are…

As heatwaves grow longer and more intense, air conditioners are rapidly shifting from luxury appliances to essential tools for survival. But the world's increasing dependence on cooling comes with a hidden cost: rising energy demand and…