RANJAN PANDA & PRAGATI PRAVA While trees are important to enrich all forms of ecosystems, there have been criticisms from various sections of society and experts to the obsession with planting trees. Scientists and experts have raised serious concerns regarding the effectiveness of such drives. They have said that the science behind it could be dangerously… Continue reading Forests or plantations: What can heal an ailing earth? These indigenous women have some conservation tips
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As coronavirus outbreak exposes faultlines in long supply chains, are locally self-sufficient economies the way forward?
I donned my mask, and bravely set forth to the local grocery shop and vegetable and fish market. The formerly boring chore was now charged with adventure and risk. Would the police whack me for being out on my errands? Would the shops be open? Would they be stocked? Most importantly, would the dratted coronavirus… Continue reading As coronavirus outbreak exposes faultlines in long supply chains, are locally self-sufficient economies the way forward?