Climate change makes potato farming more difficult in the Himalayan region Paid Members Public
Local potato dishes like rilduk and aloo roti are popular among trekkers who pass through the Namche Bazaar of Nepal before setting out for the Everest Base Camp. While the hardy and versatile potato has provided the mountain communities with year-round nutrition, it is becoming harder to grow due to
Scaling Everest gets riskier due to climate change Paid Members Public
Risks for climbers who wish to scale Everest are growing as climate change is reshaping Everest, melting glaciers, creating unstable terrain, and threatening the iconic Khumbu Glacier. Overcrowding at Base Camp is worsening the crisis, accelerating glacier retreat and impacting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. These glaciers are lifelines for millions
When AI Meets Conservation Paid Members Public
Setting up a network of camera traps in the thick jungles of Gabon isn’t easy. Reaching the cameras just to gather SD cards and replace batteries can take days of trekking in the humid, harsh and hazardous terrain of these forests. There’s the threat of contracting malaria or
Concrete Forests in the Ocean Paid Members Public
Coral reefs, the "rainforests of the sea," support 25% of marine life but face grave threats like rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and human activities. These dangers lead to coral bleaching and the loss of vibrant ecosystems. But artificial reefs—human-made structures like concrete reef balls designed to
Livelihood of cardamom farmers of Kerala at risk due to climate change Paid Members Public
As rising temperatures impact cardamom cultivation in Kerala, over 20,000 farmers face an uncertain future, threatening both livelihoods and exports. The beloved spice that Indians use in various curries as well as desert is also a lucrative crop for farmers of the region but as extreme heat and erratic
The life and times of squabs (aka baby pigeons) Paid Members Public
Why don't we ever see baby pigeons? That's a pretty common question on the internet. And we're here to answer it, thanks to the decision of a pigeon pair to raise their chicks (aka squabs) on our balcony. For over a month, we documented
We Are A Youtube Channel By Journalists Paid Members Public
Neighbird is a video-first news organization that focuses on the interconnectedness of humans and their environment. We love to sink our teeth into the nuances of the challenges our world faces from science, tech and conservation perspectives. And pounce at every opportunity to rave about how incredible our planet is.
Neighbird: A Documentary on Urban Wildlife Paid Members Public
It’s not often that your understanding of the place you live in is completely turned on its head. But that’s what happened to us. When we were forced to lock down in March 2020, we finally slowed down enough to pay attention to life right outside our little
