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The Strait of Hormuz and the revenge of geography
Environment

The Strait of Hormuz and the revenge of geography

Rajat Ghai
7 min read
The world gasping for gas and oil not passing through a narrow waterway has again shown that humanity cannot completely ‘conquer’ geographical relief
The residents of Dapur say the unexpected payment has opened a new chapter in the community’s relationship with its natural resources.
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Two kilos of soil with a Rs 68 lakh return: The Maharashtra village that struck biodiversity gold

Himanshu Nitnaware
5 min read
An unexpected payout under India’s Access and Benefit Sharing rules is now funding conservation efforts in the village
Super-efficient air conditioners could cut India’s cooling energy use by 60%, experts say
Science & Technology

Super-efficient air conditioners could cut India’s cooling energy use by 60%, experts say

DTE Staff
2 min read
Humidity-optimised cooling systems could transform comfort while easing pressure on India’s electricity grid
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The Strait of Hormuz and the revenge of geography
Environment
The Strait of Hormuz and the revenge of geography
By
Rajat Ghai
7 min read
The residents of Dapur say the unexpected payment has opened a new chapter in the community’s relationship with its natural resources.
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Two kilos of soil with a Rs 68 lakh return: The Maharashtra village that struck biodiversity gold
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
5 min read
Super-efficient air conditioners could cut India’s cooling energy use by 60%, experts say
Science & Technology
Super-efficient air conditioners could cut India’s cooling energy use by 60%, experts say
By
DTE Staff
2 min read
Waste prevention central to UNEP’s latest report on safe disposal of unused medicines
Health
Waste prevention central to UNEP’s latest report on safe disposal of unused medicines
By
Rajeshwari Sinha
3 min read
Thimphu will provide real time rainfall, river discharge data to West Bengal for facilitating timely flood forecast: Indo-Bhutanese high-level meeting decision
Rivers
Thimphu will provide real time rainfall, river discharge data to West Bengal for facilitating timely flood forecast: Indo-Bhutanese high-level meeting decision
By
Jayanta Basu
3 min read
Leopards spotted in camera traps.
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Camera trap census places 34 leopards in Guwahati City
By
Anupam Chakravartty
5 min read
Western Tragopan: King of birds
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Western Tragopan: King of birds
By
Asad R Rahmani
3 min read
Counting the glow: India’s first firefly checklist reveals 92 species
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Counting the glow: India’s first firefly checklist reveals 92 species
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
As told to Parliament (March 12, 2026): Over 350 sq km of tree cover lost in Indian Himalayan Region between 2021 and 2023
Governance
As told to Parliament (March 12, 2026): Over 350 sq km of tree cover lost in Indian Himalayan Region between 2021 and 2023
By
DTE Staff
5 min read
Maharashtra’s downgrading of legal protection for leopards symbolic, aims to facilitate Vantara: experts
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Maharashtra’s downgrading of legal protection for leopards symbolic, aims to facilitate Vantara: experts
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
Extreme heat severely limits daily activity for more people in India than anywhere else: Study
Health
Extreme heat severely limits daily activity for more people in India than anywhere else: Study
By
Preetha Banerjee
4 min read
From forest to sea: A people’s charter seeks to reshape Kerala’s ecological future
Environment
From forest to sea: A people’s charter seeks to reshape Kerala’s ecological future
By
K A Shaji
6 min read
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