By Omair Ahmad Indian farmers are pushing for the legalisation of a historic pricing mechanism that built India’s food security, but the problems they face demand far more. Leaders of farming associations have been protesting for the legalisation of a minimum support price for their crops to guarantee their livelihoods. Photo credit: Alamy / AP Photo / Altaf Qadri. As […]
A student water conservation awareness campaign in Bengaluru. Photo credit: AFP. By Anders Lorenzen Bengaluru (In English known as Bangalore) lies in the Indian state of Karnataka. It has earned the nickname of ‘India’s Silicon Valley’ due to its rapid economic and population growth. It is now the third largest city in India in terms of population, housing 15 million […]
Supermodel Georgie Badiel Liberty, who has graced the covers of magazines and appeared in advertising worldwide, turned her celebrity to solving water scarcity challenges in her native country, Burkina Faso. In 2015, she launched the Georgie Badiel Foundation to bring wells, sanitation, solar-generated electricity, and community gardens to 10 million Burkinabé who lack access to clean water. The wells are […]
One yard of silk requires 2,542 gallons of water. A gown takes eight to 10 yards of fabric — that’s up to 26,420 gallons of water you’re wearing depending on the cut of your dress. It’s wonderful to have a special gown of your own, but be aware the environmental cost of your choice. Givw your gown a second life […]
Supermodel Georgie Badiel Liberty, who has graced the covers of magazines and appeared in advertising worldwide, turned her celebrity to solving water scarcity challenges in her native country, Burkina Faso. In 2015, she launched the Georgie Badiel Foundation to bring wells, sanitation, solar-generated electricity, and community gardens to 10 million Burkinabé who lack access to clean water. The wells are […]
By Jeremy Williams If I step outside my front door and look down the street, I can see planes coming into land in one direction, and a water tower across the street in the other. The airport is a major source of climate pollution, and aviation is a growing concern for climate campaigners as it continues to grow unchecked. So […]
By Jeremy Williams There has been some unwarranted fussing about solar farms in the UK recently. There is an enduring perception that they compete with food production and should be restricted. I’ve described why that’s not the case, but even if land is in short supply and isn’t suitable for solar panels, there are other options. Yes, there are roofs, […]
We Just Protected a Pristine Midwest Wilderness from Mining Dangerous mining plans threatened to ruin a pristine wilderness and a town’s thriving economy. Until we stepped in. Canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota Brad Zweerink / Earthjustice Deep in the Minnesota woods lies the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, one of North America’s most pristine […]
A lawn may be beautiful but it can take a heavy toll on the environment, accounting for between 30% and 60% of residential water use in the United States. Rob Moir, Ph.D., is president and executive director of the Ocean River Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ORI works with residential lawn owners to heal damaged ecosystems by restoring coastal areas to […]