Reviving the Thar Desert’s Camel Culture
Sumer Singh Bhati’s Whatsapp status is a photograph of a notice published in Rajasthan’s local newspaper. It informs that 12 kilometres of transmission lines...
A Little Less Climate Science, a Lot More Climate Communication
Reports on climate change are not easy to comprehend. This creates a communication gap between scientists and the masses, especially those directly impacted by climate change.
The Impacts of Unsustainable Iron Ore Mining on Redi, The Last Village on Maharashtra’s...
While mining has brought with it economic prosperity, it has negatively impacted the health of Redi’s residents, and the ecology of this biodiverse region.
Cannabis for a Crisis? How Hemp Can Help India
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed a struggling economy into a full-blown recession. Acute agrarian distress may have been tempered by good monsoons, but the...
What Makes Indore’s Narmada Water Project One of the Costliest in the Country?
As the Indore Municipal Corporation gears up to launch Phase 4 of the Narmada Project, Part 1 of The Bastion’s series highlights why the financial viability of the project begs inspection and an overall rethinking of Indore’s water supply channels.
Garbage, Flooding, Crocodiles and Slums: The Vishwamitri Has it All
Written by Rohan Parikh
Following a dirt path covered with brambles and wild grass reveals the languid waters of the Vishwamitri River. The faint odour...
In Her Opinion: Shloka Nath on Sustainability and Climate Change Funding
Climate change is real. And that calls for real, deserving funds to be diverted towards mitigation and adaptation projects. But, as a report of...
Understanding the Economic Consequences of Air Pollution
Researched by Siddhant Sachdeva
Written by Gauri Bansal
The question of the environment, as a constant debate between ethics and economics, has forced people to think...
In Her Opinion: Dr. Veena Srinivasan on the Rural and Urban Water crisis
Today, the water crisis is one of the leading causes of worry in the environment sector. Funds are diverted towards the issue, research on...
The Slow But Sure Path to Mitigating India’s Floods
While relief measures dominate India’s flooding disasters, mitigating their effects before they occur usually takes a back seat. Why is this the case?
