Climate change

India is betting big on green hydrogen as the next frontier of clean energy and Odisha wants to lead the charge. With mega investments planned at Paradip, state-backed subsidies, and growing industry interest, Odisha is positioning itself…

For thousands of people across Odisha, stepping outside during the afternoon has become increasingly unbearable. Streets that once remained busy throughout the day now appear deserted under the blazing sun. The harsh “loo” winds, hot, dry…

For the people of Odisha, cyclone are not just any random weather events. They are memories, fears, warnings and lessons passed from one generation to other. In the coastal villages of Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Kendrapara, Ganjam and Balasore,…

If you have lived in Bhubaneswar for more than fifteen or twenty years, you have probably noticed it too. The city feels hotter now. Not just during peak summer afternoons, but almost throughout the day. The evenings no longer bring the…

As rising temperatures and declining fish catches push fishing communities around Chilika Lake toward migration and economic uncertainty, a quiet crisis is unfolding along Odisha’s coast. This report explores how climate stress is reshaping…

India’s climate discussion often focuses on forests, solar parks, and electric vehicles. Yet along the country’s long coastline, another powerful climate solution already exists. In tidal creeks, estuaries, and coastal wetlands, ecosystems…

National Family Health Survey (2019–21) indicate that exposure to high levels of air pollution and contaminated groundwater is linked to disruptions in reproductive cycles. Women living in highly polluted areas are reporting delayed…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is facing a climate emergency that threatens its rivers, forests, agriculture, and cultural identity. The delayed rains after Akshaya Tritiya, parched ponds, and collapsing livestock are stark reminders that the crisis…

Megha Pattnaik Not long ago, the idea of escaping to a smaller city carried with it a quiet promise, cooler air, shaded streets, and a gentler pace of life. In Odisha, cities like Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and even towns such as Titilagarh…

Bhubaneswar (Odisha): Once a vital water body sustaining both ecology and culture, Chintamaniswar Pond in Bhubaneswar has now been transformed into a playground. This shift reflects a growing conflict between rapid urban development and…