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Adivasis in Banteji say they also face arrests, violence and harassment by police and company officials
Hannah Ellis-Petersen and Aakash Hassan in Rayagada
Plans by nations including Saudi Arabia, the US and UAE would blow climate targets and ‘throw humanity’s future into question’
Damian Carrington Environment editor
Study shows increase and decrease in rain linked to changes in ozone levels in upper atmosphere
Kate Ravilious
Researchers used genetic analysis to identify species that cannot be distinguished by appearance alone
Oksana Pyzik
Large-scale study indicates population declines after collation of data from country’s conservation organisations and birdwatchers
Anne Pinto-Rodrigues
A startup making replicas is giving Indigenous people in India an alternative to using wild animal parts in traditional headgear
Aatreyee Dhar
High concentration of particulate matter has led to health officials distributing masks and advising people to stay indoors
Theo Gkousarov and James Parrish (Metdesk)
Increase of 1C in average annual temperature connected to more than 6% rise in physical and sexual domestic violence
Tess McClure and Amrit Dhillon in New Delhi
‘Dragon boat water’ is breaking records in Guangxi region, as air conditioner use in Xinjiang puts strain on grid
Lauren Herdman and Faye Hulton for MetDesk
Project to reintroduce big cat to the wild set back by loss of adults and cubs at reserve
Robin McKie
The last of the world’s Asiatic lions live in Gujarat state, but as the apex predators outgrow their forest reserve, they are moving to the seaside
Sushmita Pathak
Scientists are learning the secrets of the greater racket-tailed drongo and other creatures in a jungle in south India from the people who have always lived there
Deepa Padmanaban
Record minimum temperatures observed in northern India, as clashing conditions bring thunderstorms in US
Lauren Herdman (MetDesk)
Indians warned to stay vigilant during spell of very hot weather. Elsewhere, sandstorms plague China
Faye Hulton and Nick Lee for MetDesk
Gujarat accused of being possessive after conservationists pleaded for more of the endangered lions to be moved to other areas
Amrit Dhillon in Delhi
Finding a trapped silverbill during lockdown inspired Esha Munshi to create an invaluable record of species in an uncertain world
Kalpana Sunder
A luxury cruise has been hailed as the start of a new age of Indian tourism. But conservationists fear the impact of increased river traffic and pollution
Shweta Desai
First global analysis follows discovery of toxic pollution particles in lungs and brains of foetuses
Damian Carrington Environment editor
Cop27 attendees who fought hard to be heard share their highs and lows from Egypt
Nina Lakhani in Sharm el-Sheikh
Tentative drafts are emerging but some countries appear to be seeking to water down commitments agreed last year
Fiona Harvey and Nina Lakhani in Sharm El-Sheikh and Damian Carrington in London
Rahul Raina splits his year between his homes in Oxford and Delhi, cities where the fallout from the climate crisis is being felt in starkly different ways
Rahul Raina
Indian campaigners join global delegation representing one billion children affected by climate crisis
Damian Carrington Environment editor
Assam, Nagaland and Manipur officials also confiscate catapults and nets to ensure birds can recuperate
Amrit Dhillon in New Delhi
Coal is the most polluting of all fossil fuels and investors must stop funding it, say campaigners
Damian Carrington Environment editor