EDITORS’ PICK

Existing species in projects sites are supposed to be identified and protected. But this is poorly done, causing loss of biodiversity

Large township projects can severely damage biodiversity. Yet, they often get Environment Clearance based on misleading, copy-pasted EIA reports.

Builders have to submit biodiversity details of the project site, to get clearance. But clearance is given even as the details are missing or copy-pasted

As plans are set in motion to ‘develop’ Mallathahalli Lake, a citizen shares stunning images of the biodiversity that is under threat here.

The economic impact on informal waste workers’ livelihood and the entire informal recycling industry due to the lockdown.

With only two years left to the 2023 deadline for the Cauvery Stage V water supply project, what’s the status?

Citizen engagement is important even in the best of times. Can we sustain the energy that was seen during the pandemic?

“Go ahead and celebrate March 8 the way you deem fit, but do not forget the work that is to be done”

Bengaluru is among the top Indian cities with extreme levels of artificial lighting. These lights affect vital activities such as migration, foraging, reproduction and survival of the living beings around us.

Bengaluru’s sex workers didn’t get ration kits or financial aid during the lockdown despite government’s promises. Stigma, absence of a cohesive community, lack of documents, etc., have prevented them from accessing support.

When a lake is rejuvenated, those dependent on the lake for food or livelihoods usually lose access to it. But there are ways to conserve lakes while also protecting livelihoods.

Bengaluru lakes once offered a buffet of greens and fish to those in the neighbourhood. The trees around lakes yielded fruits and seeds that could be either devoured or sold in the markets. But pollution and flawed rejuvenation projects have stopped local communities from accessing lakes.