The odd angle

Save Earth, or Save Humans? "If you really think that the environment is less important than the economy, try holding your breath while you count your money." - Guy McPherson For a long time the reactions of Earth to our human actions remained unnoticed, but in recent times, we are forced to view the consequences of our human action. The age is often defined in terms as anthropocene, the current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment. One must look at the manifestations of climate change in various ways including: Extreme Weather Events: Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, landslides,flash floods and heatwaves have become more frequent and severe. We have witnessed Kerala Floods (2018): Unprecedented rainfall caused flash floods in Kerala. This resulted in extensive damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and loss of lives.  Rising Sea Levels: Coastal communities face threats from erosion and ...

Conservation with out Care 9August. World Tribal day. International Day of the World's Indigenous People's  Every time, I attend a workshop or a seminar on any environment-related issue like the conservation of wildlife, forests, climate change, etc. It is always fascinating to ponder over some of the very intriguing questions like, how nature works, how much time it takes to form a drop of water, how much forest are we left with, is sustainable life really possible, what should come first development or environment and if development is coming at the cost of environment, then can we really call it development, what is the actual meaning of development?  Let’s Park these normative questions aside for a moment. Because my purpose here is not to respond to these important normative questions. Rather, through these questions, I want to bring to your focus the importance of bios and the efforts that many environmentalists have put into making us realise the importance of bios and ...

Manipur Violence and Way Ahead. Introduction:  Manipur, one of the smallest states in India, is currently facing extreme violence and unrest. In the past two months, the region has witnessed houses being set ablaze, religious places burnt down, and a significant loss of lives and injuries. While the Prime Minister's office is yet to release an official statement on the current situation of Manipur, this blog post aims to shed light on the underlying causes of the violence in Manipur. What is the cause of the violence in Manipur? • Ethnic tensions:  Manipur is home to various ethnic groups, including Meiteis (the majority), Kukis, and Nagas. Meiteis comprise a little more than half of the population while the tribals, Kukis and Nagas, are nearly 40%, 25%. Most of the Meiteis live in the Imphal valley while the tribals live in the hill districts.The Meitei community, which forms the majority, has been accused of dominating the political and economic landscape of the state. Howev...