Forest & environment

Solar panels are widely celebrated as a clean energy solution, but few people ask what happens when they stop working. As millions of panels installed today approach the end of their lifespan, the world faces a new environmental challenge:…

World Environment Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to reflect on the state of the planet and our role in shaping its future. As climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss continue to intensify, the need…

From forecasting floods to improving solar power efficiency, Artificial Intelligence is transforming the fight against climate change. Yet the same technology relies on energy-hungry data centers and vast computing resources. As AI becomes…

There are environmental disasters that dominate headlines; cyclones, wildfires, oil spills, floods. And then there are disasters that unfold quietly, almost invisibly, until the damage becomes irreversible. Illegal river sand mining in…

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 decades, humanity has relied on engineering, public policy, and environmental awareness to fight climate change and ecological degradation. These efforts remain essential. Yet today, a new scientific frontier is emerging that could…

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…

Every cyclone year, Odisha becomes a masterclass in disaster management. We talk about evacuation routes, the resilience of concrete embankments. The location of relief camps, and the speed of restoration. The machinery of survival is often…

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…

Bhubanewsar: Odisha's Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister, Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, has reassured the public that the state government is diligently working to manage forest fires. While acknowledging the traditional use…