Biodiversity
Interview: Urban farms, insects, key in battle against hunger
Michael Kaloki Climate change has brought about several extremes including drought, which affects our ability to grow crops. If we use insects for food, […]
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Cities
Another Indian city, Bhubaneswar, inching closer to a groundwater crisis
Pragati Prava The capital city of Odisha is inching towards becoming a semi-critical zone so far as the groundwater scenario is concerned. With groundwater […]
Climate
Germany’s green roofs offer lesson on climate change adaptation
Zhang Dongfang Protecting buildings from extreme heat and heavy rain keeps them cooler and reduces run-off Heatwaves and heavy rains have hit China this […]
Data & Reports
Indian Meteorological Department estimates rainwater harvesting potential of Maharashtra
Amruta Pradhan A study highlights that “rain is prime source of water” and suggests rainwater harvesting through rooftops as one of the crucial options. […]
Soil
Reinstating the traditional rainwater harvesting systems in water deficient district of Alwar, India
Shachi Chaturvedi A 2016 interim report done by Sehgal Foundation on the project points out that water harvesting structures under Jaldhaara have conserved 714,431 […]