Tushar Bansal covers decarbonisation — the technologies, the capital, the policies — and is particularly attentive to India's place in the global clean-energy build-out. His work is aimed at readers who want to understand the economics of the transition.
Recent work
Lagos Lagoon's Dredging Crisis Offers Warning for India's Coastal Cities
Unregulated sand dredging in Lagos Lagoon is causing ecosystem collapse, harming fishing communities and eroding coastlines. The crisis mirrors challenges facing India's coastal cities like Mumbai and Chennai, where construction booms drive demand for marine sand despite environmental costs.
Australia's Wetland Crisis Exposes Fragility of Environmental Water Management
Scientists in Australia are digging through mud to rescue hundreds of broad-shelled turtles trapped in dried wetlands after water agencies halted environmental flows due to landowner complaints. The crisis highlights tensions between agricultural interests and conservation in water-scarce regions.
Global Wildlife Photography Reflects India's Conservation Photography Gap
The Guardian's weekly wildlife photography showcase underscores the global appetite for nature documentation, while revealing India's underrepresentation in international conservation photography despite hosting 8% of global biodiversity.
Puerto Rico's Forest Recovery Offers Model for India's Climate Resilience
Puerto Rico's El Yunque rainforest has unveiled a new visitors center following hurricane devastation, showcasing how protected forests can anchor both ecological recovery and community resilience. The approach offers lessons for India's own climate adaptation strategies.