TerraGreen Magazine - April 2023

In this issue

In this article, Himanshu Kumar and Vivek Kumar say that a new tradition of scholarship must evolve to understand the village systems at the conceptual and theoretical levels. The way rural and village has been historically interpreted and
understood needs refinement as the colonial imprint has distorted the existing fabric of the rural social systems. Agriculture, peasantry, land use, social systems and infrastructure, and indigenous technical knowledge systems need a more profound
understanding of structural-functional and comparative analysis approaches.

The Role of Water Quality in Early Child Nutrition: A Case Study in Uttarakhand

Water is an essential component of healthy growth and development, and ensuring access to clean water, adequate sanitation, and good hygiene is crucial for early childhood nutrition. In this article, Kanhaiya Lal and Vidhu Gupta highlight that as part of the nutrition security study, their team examined and collected scientific evidence on water quality in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand, India. This was investigated through on-site testing of drinking water samples and in-person consultations with medical experts. Keep reading to know more…

6 mins

Protecting Our Agro-ecosystems: The EbA Way

The repercussions of climate change are becoming increasingly real and frightening with each passing day. While global warming has had a significant impact on modern agriculture, interestingly, the sector is also one of the contributors to climate change. Indiscriminate use of chemicals and exploitation of natural resources is making the agri-sector increasingly unsustainable. However, we can overcome this challenge by nurturing and restoring our agroecosystems. This can address multiple issues—ranging from food security and livelihoods, to the general well-being

6 mins

"We Need to Shift Focus and Look at the Opportunities Arising from Green Transition"

Namita Vikas is the Founder and Managing Director of auctusESG LLP, a global firm providing strategic advisory on sustainable finance, climate transition, ESG, and climate risk management. Here, she is in a conversation with us for TerraGreen

4 mins

The Villages of India: Through an Indian Perspective

In this article, Himanshu Kumar and Vivek Kumar say that a new tradition of scholarship must evolve to understand the village systems at the conceptual and theoretical levels. The way rural and village has been historically interpreted and understood needs refinement as the colonial imprint has distorted the existing fabric of the rural social systems. Agriculture, peasantry, land use, social systems and infrastructure, and indigenous technical knowledge systems need a more profound understanding of structural-functional and comparative analysis approaches

10 mins

Sweet Or Toxic? Water Pollution Woes In Sugar Industry

The dietary consequences of eating excessive sugar have been discussed and examined thoroughly, to the point where anyone and everyone is aware of controlling their sugar intake. However, an over-looked threat that sugar poses comes from how it is processed. Anita Khuller, through this article, throws light on how sugar production may be deadly for the health of our water bodies and ultimately ours, if not properly controlled and monitored

6 mins

Health Hazards Posed by Sanitary Pads

In this article, Dr Rina Mukherji discusses revelations made by a recent study on menstrual products. Undertaken by Toxics Link, this study reveals the rampant use of plastics and plasticizers in sanitary pads – the most popular menstrual product used by Indian women

4 mins

Evolving Animals of the Pyro Age

Animals have been evolving since a long time in order to fit the challenges posed by climatic conditions. Jnyanam Bordoloi is absolutely right when he says species evolve over time, in order to survive and eventually thrive, in some of the most difficult environments created by climate change. When we know which species are leading the race for survival, we can work for the conservation of the ones who are at risk, and the fragile ecosystem they hold

6 mins

Green Holidays: Concepts of Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism

In this article, Heemal Handoo Bhat dwells into the concept of green holidays or ecotourism. Green holiday chiefly involves holidaying in destinations where birds, animals, and cultural legacy are the chief attractions. Ecotourism strives to provide tourists a deeper knowledge about the impression of human beings on their surroundings and to facilitate a genuine acknowledgement of the natural habitats

3 mins

Linde India's CSR Initiatives: In the North Sundarbans

As an organization, Linde is committed to giving back and uplifting the communities in which it works and operates through its various CSR projects. Linde’s CSR activities in India include projects to improve road safety, education and healthcare for the underprivileged, disaster relief and rehabilitation assistance, and measures to promote sustainability and environmental protection. The organization has been working across India in various initiatives in the aforesaid areas, partnering with local communities and non-profits

3 mins

Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue: Facilitating Discourses on Global Energy Transitions

India aims to achieve an ambitious target of generating 500 GW renewable energy by 2030. With this target, India aims to meet 50 per cent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2030. So, we are currently witnessing a significant energy transition in the country. As a media fellow from India for BETD 2023, Abhas Mukherjee got a unique opportunity of interviewing and networking with the stakeholders of energy transition in Germany, Europe, and the world. In this article, he gives an overview of the deliberations at BETD 2023 along with some glimpses into Indian participation at the event

4 mins

Feldheim: Hundred Per Cent Energy Self-Sufficient Village in Germany

After his participation in the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) 2023 as a Media Fellow from TERI in March 2023, Abhas Mukherjee reminisces his visit to the village of Feldheim, which is one of the most remarkable concepts for supplying enterprises, private households and local government with renewable energies on a decentralized, self-sufficient basis. He learnt how it is possible for communities to be supplied 100 per cent energy with heating and electricity from indigenous, renewable energy sources. The project owes its success to the brilliant partnership between the municipality of Treuenbrietzen, the residents of Feldheim and the project developer, Energiequelle GmbH

6 mins

Healthy Aging During Global Warming: New Discovery Could Hold The Key

Researchers have long known that many animals live longer in colder climates than in warmer climates. New research in Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) nematode worms suggests that this phenomenon is tied to a protein found in the nervous system that controls the expression of collagens, the primary building block of skin, bone and connective tissue in many animals

2 mins

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