Simrin Sirur
Writer at Mongabay India
Staff writer at Mongabay India. Avoids hot takes. Have a confidential news tip? [email protected] or DM for Signal. Previously with @ThePrintIndia
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3 weeks ago |
india.mongabay.com | Simrin Sirur |Priyanka Shankar
A recent expedition by researchers and filmmakers into Siang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh yielded startling results, including the identification of several species new to science. The Siang river basin hosts 12 different types of forests, with a diversity of habitats that fosters rich biodiversity. The disappearance of habitats, in the form of deforestation and development, are among the biggest threats to biodiversity, conservationists say.
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4 weeks ago |
india.mongabay.com | Simrin Sirur
Heat mitigation actions aren’t keeping pace with the long-term consequences of frequent and extreme heat, a new report finds. The study on heat action in cities facing a future of heat found that long-term action to mitigate heat impacts crumbled when they required coordination between different departments.
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4 weeks ago |
hindi.mongabay.com | Simrin Sirur
तमिलनाडु के कोल्ली हिल्स में मोटा अनाज उगाने वाले ज्यादातर किसानों का मानना है कि जलवायु परिवर्तन से खेती के सभी कामों पर असर होता है। सर्वे के मुताबिक बार-बार आने वाले सूखे से पैदावार घट रही है। जानकार कहते हैं कि मोटे अनाज को बढ़ावा देने वाली योजनाएं अनजाने में पसंदीदा किस्मों को लेकर एकरूपता ला सकती हैं। कोल्ली हिल्स में लंबी अवधि तक किए गए अध्ययन में पता चला कि फसलों की कटाई के बाद सहायता और बीजों को संरक्षित करने से इस खेती को बनाए रखने में मदद मिली, क्योंकि मोटे अनाज की विविधता मौसम में...
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1 month ago |
india.mongabay.com | Simrin Sirur
The first ever auction of 13 offshore mineral blocks was launched in November 2024. The proposal has been resisted by fishers in Kerala, who say it will adversely impact livelihoods. A study from University of Kerala’s Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries found that the rocky reefs where offshore mining is proposed help sustain marine biodiversity and ensure fishery productivity.
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1 month ago |
india.mongabay.com | Simrin Sirur
A recent study of the islands in the Gulf of Mannar has found evidence of reduction in the surface area since 1973. Accretion and erosion across these islands are mediated wave dynamics, wind speeds and the frequency and intensity of storms. Rising sea levels and frequent ocean swells are also slowly pushing the southern groups of islands towards the mainland.
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A century after brutal British invasion, the Siang valley in Arunachal Pradesh remains a sanctuary. An expedition retracing a 100 y/o route yielded startling results, including species new to science. Dams & development could alter this landscape forever: https://t.co/sEfOVY6NqP
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