Why Does Mumbai Need Desalination Plants Except As Vanity Projects?

This news report critically examines the desalination plant built for Mumbai city.
STPs and CETPs need constant public oversight (THIS IS A SIMPLER TITLE I HAVE GIVEN, INSTEAD OF THE VERY CONFUSING TITLE IN THE ACTUAL STORY)
The Centre is planning to do away with the requirements for Environmental Clearance for setting up of STPs and CETPs. Journalist Meenakshi Kapoor points to the consistent failure of these facilities to meet discharge standards. Sharachchandra Lele pointed out to the factors that lead to this non-performance.
On Sunday Walks Along Ludhiana’s Buddha Darya, A Citizens’ Group Counts What Is Left To Fix

The Centre is planning to do away with the requirements for Environmental Clearance for setting up of STPs and CETPs. Journalist Meenakshi Kapoor points to the consistent failure of these facilities to meet discharge standards. Sharachchandra Lele pointed out to the factors that lead to this non-performance.
GDC Kargil hosts youth convening on sustainable and resilient futures.
Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil hosted “Landscapes of Possibilities: Youth Convening for Sustainable and Resilient Futures” from October 31 to November 2, 2026, bringing together young people from pastoral communities in Ladakh and other parts of India to deliberate on sustainable development, ecological resilience and the future of pastoral livelihoods.
Government Degree College Kargil hosts youth convening on sustainable and resilient futures
The convening “Landscapes of Possibilities: Youth Convening for Sustainable and Resilient Futures”, was organised in collaboration with the Higher Education Department of UT Ladakh, GDC Kargil, ATREE, Katradi Trust and Achi Association India, from 31 October to 2 November 2026. It brought together young people from pastoral communities in Ladakh and other parts of India […]
Transitioning Agricultural Landscapes in the Darjeeling-Kalimpong Himalayas
Across the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, farmers have increasingly turned from mixed farming to high-value cash crops, changing the region’s agricultural landscape, livelihoods, and ecological relationships. The article recounts interviews with farmers during a field visit to understand the upcoming changes in the mountain region.
Study maps indigenous communities’ use of 75 edible beetle species

Study maps indigenous communities’ use of 75 edible beetle species a
Northeast study logs 75 edible beetle species, 24 new to global food records

Northeast study logs 75 edible beetle species, 24 new to global food records
Northeast India’s edible beetles offer protein-rich food source, but habitat loss threatens populations
Northeast India’s edible beetles offer protein-rich food source, but habitat loss threatens populations
VIews on new proposed road

Priyanka has shared her views on the newly proposed road alongside Hebbal Lake in The Hindu. Could we share this article on ATREE’s social media platforms?