Turbines of Trouble: A Question of Scale and Land
Wind energy is widely celebrated as green energy. However, wind farms can have far reaching environmental and social consequences....
Arunachal’s Wetland Wonder: Glaw Lake Earns India’s 101st Ramsar Recognition
Glaw Lake was recently designated as Arunachal Pradesh’s First and India’s 101st Ramsar Site. It is located within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary. It hosts diverse flora and fauna sp...
Strait of Hormuz and Maritime Chokepoints
Maritime chokepoints are vital points along shipping routes that facilitate the passage of substantial trade volumes. These chokepoints control the global essential supplies such as oil, gas, fertiliz...
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When Carbon Rises, Can the Blue Carbon Answer?
What if India's pathway to net zero does not end at factories—but begins where terrestrial meets the coastal? As carbon emissions rise and climate risks intensify, the search for solutions has largely...
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Turbines of Trouble: A Question of Scale and Land
Wind energy is widely celebrated as green energy. However, wind farms can have far reaching environmental and social consequences.
A Career in Land Management
Careers options related to land use, planning and development are enormous. Although a science background may be required in most, there are several courses that do not demand such a background. CEPT...
India’s Smart Cities
The concept of smart cities is gaining ground with the government’s resolve to set up 100 new smart cities all over the country. To be smart, each such city should be able to deliver basic and infrast...
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Turbines of Trouble: A Question of Scale and Land
Wind energy is widely celebrated as green energy. However, wind farms can have far reaching environmental and social consequences.
A Career in Land Management
Careers options related to land use, planning and development are enormous. Although a science background may be required in most, there are several courses that do not demand such a background. CEPT University, Ahmedabad; and School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi are among those that accept students from a wide variety of backgrounds.
India’s Smart Cities
The concept of smart cities is gaining ground with the government’s resolve to set up 100 new smart cities all over the country. To be smart, each such city should be able to deliver basic and infrastructure services quickly and efficiently, while providing safety and security to its residents.
