The fashion industry has a devastating impact on the environment. But it doesn't have to be that way. A shift away from polluting practices and water waste could help the industry get greener.
Around the world the impacts of environmental degradation are upending people's lives. This edition of Eco India explores ways they can reclaim surroundings and livelihoods.
Since climate change is impacting everything, adaptation is crucial for us humans. We show examples how to adapt to climate change: by restoring floodplains, cooling down cities, developing concepts for transport and alternative energy.
India plans to meet 50% of its energy needs from non-fossil fuels by 2030. How will people be affected by the shift to renewable energy sources? What needs to be done to ensure a just transition?
Breaking some of our everyday habits could massively benefit the planet. In this episode we look at what habits we can change to be kinder to the environment, and what alternatives are available.
Teachers and students need to learn more about climate change and how we can tackle its impacts. The greener the economy becomes, the more green jobs will be offered. Many will need to undergo training to be qualified for that.
Farmers around the world are increasingly impacted by the effects of climate change. A shift away from intensive agriculture to embrace more natural methods can help them cope with an ever-warming world.
Feeding India's 1.4 billion people is a growing challenge. Can an initiative to restore land while making farming healthier and more profitable keep farmers in the fields? And how can Haryana, a place with nearly 20,000 ponds, have groundwater problems?
Eco India explores solutions to water-related challenges, from tackling problems caused by drought to removing microplastics from oceans and using high-tech to make fishing more sustainable. Why is water at the core of sustainable development?
Eco India looks at the benefits of respecting nature, from reducing waste to sustainable architecture and ancient farming methods. Pune explores solutions to the sanitary waste problem. Plus: Southern India’s thriving female farming collectives.
Introducing indigenous foods to city-dwellers, reviving handloom weaving, and future-proofing cities with a “digital twin” — Eco India examines the benefits of embracing old traditions and new technologies.
Climate change is confronting cities with unprecedented challenges. From switching to solar power and installing flood protection to growing vegetables on rooftops, Eco India looks at the various ways cities are adapting.
Tapping into knowledge pools is key to preserving our natural environment: This week we meet migrant farmers whose traditional skills help urban gardens flourish, and discover how growing wheat indoors can promote food security.
Hindi
27 December 2023
Nature, Information
Sannuta Raghu
