While India’s energy requirements and consumption have risen considerably over the past decade, the share of fossil fuels in its energy basket has dropped. In its place, renewables like solar and wind are beginning to drive India’s growth. Currently, the nation figures among the top five in the world in both capacity utilisation and investment in renewable sources of energy. We have, in this issue, pieced  several related concerns together to bring a composite story of the nation’s progress in renewable energy.  Also, on the environment side we have debated the role of mangroves in protecting our coastal environment; the deterioration of our surface waters; and examined the pros and cons of interlinking our rivers. Also we have outlined how India has failed to define a poverty line for itself; the latest expert committee having thrown its hands up in surrender. Abroad, Britain’s exit from the European Union may turn the tables for many. These topical issues are deeply examined in the papers presented in G’nY. Meanwhile, in a major development, G’nY was extremely fortunate to be part of the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ Foundation Day celebrations that marked their decade-long service to the nation. The event, hosted at Vigyan Bhavan on July 27, 2016, had more than 500 eminent scientists and many young students attending it. The photo reveals it all.  Happy Reading.