Environment

Research finds that less than half the lakes in the valley are still connected to a larger system, which allows it to act as a buffer against floods.

How do we address the dog-people conflict? Remove them or care for a million animals? Or can we have an effective Animal Birth Control programme?

Bengaluru has an undulating topography and gradients vary considerably across the city. This fact is important to understand why the city floods.

As Bengaluru forgot its history and expanded into the valleys, over the last two decades, some parts of the city became more vulnerable to floods.

The first in a series looking at how rainwater in Bengaluru flows out into Varthur tank, situated at a height of 865 metres above sea level.

With increasing rainfall, it is time to implement measures to fix Bengaluru flooding issues with practical solutions. Expert shares a roadmap.

A new collaborative project works with urban poor to find ways to make their poorly-ventilated furnace-like homes cooler.

As urban spread destroys their natural habitat, residents have frequent visits from monkeys, which BBMP and Forest Department must capture and relocate.

Multiple factors have led to areas like Rainbow Drive flooded. Holistic solutions are possible, but what will it take to make it happen?

In a 2020 study examining the effects of urbanisation on Rock Agama lizards, researchers found significant changes to their habitats.

While government dillydallies, citizens show how to do it. A citizen initiative of data driven approach to sensitise people towards the environment.

In this article, the author shares his thoughts on initiatives that gated communities can take to reduce pollution and improve the environment.