Changing climate threatens sacred groves

The sacred groves in the eastern coast of south India are a unique ecosystem. They represent tropical dry evergreen forests. Over the years the tree population in these forests have decreased by 30% and liana (woody climbers) have increased by 30%. While this could be an indication of climate change, it also indicates a decline in the ecosystem’s climate resilience. MORE … 

Puducherry leads in LED lighting revolution

Two years ago a programme for promoting LED bulbs for lighting launched in the tiny Puducherry (Pondicherry) has now grown into a national programme, with impact on energy savings and greenhouse gas emission reduction. MORE …