Human-Elephant Conflicts Drive South Indian Farmers Into Poverty
In the last decade, elephants have killed humans, cattle, and damaged almost 6,000 acres of cropfields in conflict attacks in South India.
top of page
Laasya Shekhar
3 days ago7 min read
India Proposes Sterilizing Leopards to Curb Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Human-leopard conflict in Junnar, India has increased over the past few decades due to the loss of forested habitats in neighboring regions.
Garry Lotulung
4 days ago5 min read
It’s Not Just Drought: Java is Drowning as Well
One of the largest islands in Indonesia is at risk of sinking due to sea level rise, putting millions of people on the coast at risk.
Garry Lotulung
Nov 154 min read
When Indonesia’s Most Populous Island Becomes Parched
Climate change has changed rainfall patterns in Indonesia, which is increasing the incidence of droughts in Central Java.
Manish Koirala
Oct 306 min read
Finding Clean Water Near Mount Everest Might Be Harder Than Summiting It
As tourism and regional pollution contaminate Nepal’s Khumbu Valley, researchers are zapping the ground to find new potable water sources.
Angely Mercado
Oct 36 min read
Perspective: In new song, Bad Bunny lights up Puerto Rico’s political corruption, climate inaction
In his latest song “Una Velita,” Bad Bunny calls out political corruption and energy inequality in his native Puerto Rico.
Samad Uthman and Samuel Ajala
Sep 259 min read
In Nigeria, Indigenous Communities Bear The Brunt Of Harmful Quarrying Practices
Rock quarrying companies in Nigeria conduct blasting operations close to residences, causing harm to the health of these communities.
Kang-Chun Cheng
Sep 1110 min read
Perspective: Mount Kenya's Risky Adventure
As the mountain’s ecosystems weaken due to increased tourism, its future looks uncertain, especially with failing governmental stewardship.
Ashli Blow, MLK50
Jul 298 min read
Who's Taking A Million Gallons of Water from Memphis A Day? Elon Musk.
“We continue to be left depleted, especially in already vulnerable communities,”
Kang-Chun Cheng
Jan 229 min read
Another Day at the Courts with Kenya's Ogiek Tribe
“Without the forest, the Ogieks cannot survive. It is like removing a fish out of a lake — it will definitely die.”
bottom of page