Solar panels now power pumps used by salt farmers in India’s western Gujarat state, replacing diesel machines and providing them with increased profits and a better way of life.

India is home to some of the most scenic places to travel, however, some destinations do not look as lovely when it rains.

The initiative fits neatly into India's push to invest heavily in renewable energy ... Life in the vast arid desert surrounded by salt marshes is still very difficult, with an acute sense of isolation ...

India has 75 Ramsar sites, of which 14 are in Tamil Nadu, including three added last year: the Karikili bird sanctuary, the Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest and the Pichavaram mangrove.

the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. Salt marshes, one of the ecosystems found along the lagoon’s bodies of water, are specifically known for hosting mangrove populations. 'Sounding an alarm ...

Seagrass meadows, which cover approximately 516.59 sq km of India’s coastline, are shrinking due to pollution, unsustainable fishing practices, and climate change.

One of the signs of spring is the emergence of coastal salt marshes. While not verdant green, they do contain plenty of life — and support plenty more of it. Salt marshes may not be the most ...