India’s continued push to expand domestic coal production has sparked fresh environmental concerns after several major coal mining projects received official approvals that could lead to the felling of nearly 400,000 trees. The clearances, granted for a series of mining developments across different states, have reignited the debate over balancing energy security with environmental conservation....
Chhattisgarh has once again witnessed the tragic consequences of escalating human-elephant conflict after two people lost their lives in separate elephant attacks, triggering fear and uncertainty among residents of forest-fringe villages. The incidents have intensified concerns over increasing encounters between wild elephants and human settlements, with local communities demanding stronger safety measures and long-term solutions....