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NEW: Climate change has forced elephants in southern India to move away from their natural habitat, leading to increased conflict with farmers. One trampled farmer V. Rakesh Sharma's father, and when his mother rushed in to chase it away, it trampled her too. This land used to thrive, producing bountiful harvests of groundnuts, chilies, and other Indigenous vegetables. Now Sharma and his brother avoid going to the fields "because it brings back painful memories of our parents' death," he told The Xylom. How have these wildlife conflicts affected the lives of farmers? Why is government compensation not welcomed by the locals? What could be the long and short-term solutions? This is the second story in Laasya Shekhar's two-part series “No Place To Call Home” on human-wildlife conflicts in India due to a changing climate: https://lnkd.in/eEkycisx #india #andhrapradesh #wildlife #ecology #agriculture #elephant #photography #news #journalism

For our latest newsletter, Shreya (Rhysea) Agrawal previews our ongoing series "No Place to Call Home", where Laasya Shekhar explores the impacts of human-wildlife conflict in India and authorities' ham-handed response. Subscribe for free:? https://lnkd.in/eEFd3RhY #india #ecology #wildlife #conflict #photography #news #journalism

India's thinking about sterilizing leopards to tackle human-wildlife conflicts, but is this really the best way to go? Will it stop attacks, or are there better solutions? What about the long-term impact on leopards and their environment? Check out the full story at The Xylom to see what’s really at stake here. Alex Ip Shreya (Rhysea) Agrawal Kedar Girish Gore

NEW: Leopard attacks in the Indian city of Junnar have disturbed its sugarcane farmers. But as Laasya Shekhar reports, India's proposal to sterilize the felines may be another hare-brained scheme. Here's part one of Laasya's series "No Place To Call Home" on human-wildlife conflicts in India:? https://lnkd.in/geFBskvr #india #leopard #conservation #biology #journalism

Climate change has changed rainfall patterns in Indonesia, which is increasing the incidence of droughts in Central Java. In the hamlets of Kalidadap and Selopamioro, there are dozens of hoses of up to one kilometer long that distribute clean water from the reservoirs to the residents' homes. But because the water levels of the reservoir are so low, residents are forced to manually suck water from the hoses using their mouths. But this is not a new thing. Sarjono, a resident of Kalidadap, said that he and his community members have been sucking water from hoses for about nine years, now that their private reservoirs have gone dry. “The water is low. If it is not drawn, it will not come out," the 73-year-old said. "This place is the last source of water that residents can take. Even with great difficulty, people can still use water. Even though they queue every day and have to draw water simultaneously because water is a basic need, people are willing to queue." My New work for The Xylom https://lnkd.in/g2DyXMbY

In Indonesia, two islands have already disappeared and thousands more are at the mercy of the oceans as global sea levels rise and threaten coastlines. But even Java, one of the largest islands in the country, can’t escape this fate. Now, millions are at risk. Cemarajaya Village in Karawang has experienced material damage from sea level rise. The eight km-long coastline of the village has slowly and steadily been eroding for two decades, costing the village over 500 to 800 meters of land. Over 300 households have been displaced due to abrasion with more to follow. Sea level rise puts at risk the 150 million who live in its coastal areas. Experts say that the villages and towns along the Kawarang shoreline are becoming inundated due to a grim combination of environmental degradation and climate change. The immediate effect of sea level rise shows up through tidal flooding, which means the banks of coasts are getting swept away with time. Villagers are seeing their homes, farms, and fishing spots slowly disappear, leaving behind only visions of a bleak future ahead. “My house was lost and swept away by abrasion and high waves. All household appliances were swept away, and then high waves swept away the bamboo walls, roof, and finally, the foundation,” said Jusyang, a resident of the nearby Pisangan village. Tap the link to read more. https://lnkd.in/gPw75TQQ This is the second story in our two-part photojournalism series “Parched and Drenched” on the water crisis in Indonesia by Garry Lotulung for The Xylom. Read the first story here ( https://lnkd.in/g2DyXMbY ). #Photojournalist?#Environment?#SeaLevel?#ClimateChange?#ClimateCrisis?#EnvironmentCrises?#GlobalWarming?#Impact?#RisingSeaLevels?#Indonesia?#Java?#Freelance?#Tearsheet?#garrylotulung

In Indonesia, two islands have already disappeared and thousands more are at the mercy of the oceans as global sea levels rise and threaten coastlines. But even Java, one of the largest islands in the country, can’t escape this fate. Now, millions are at risk. Cemarajaya Village in Karawang has experienced material damage from sea level rise. The eight km-long coastline of the village has slowly and steadily been eroding for two decades, costing the village over 500 to 800 meters of land. Over 300 households have been displaced due to abrasion with more to follow. Sea level rise puts at risk the 150 million who live in its coastal areas. Experts say that the villages and towns along the Kawarang shoreline are becoming inundated due to a grim combination of environmental degradation and climate change. The immediate effect of sea level rise shows up through tidal flooding, which means the banks of coasts are getting swept away with time. Villagers are seeing their homes, farms, and fishing spots slowly disappear, leaving behind only visions of a bleak future ahead. “My house was lost and swept away by abrasion and high waves. All household appliances were swept away, and then high waves swept away the bamboo walls, roof, and finally, the foundation,” said Jusyang, a resident of the nearby Pisangan village. Tap the link to read more. https://lnkd.in/gPw75TQQ This is the second story in our two-part photojournalism series “Parched and Drenched” on the water crisis in Indonesia by Garry Lotulung for The Xylom. Read the first story here ( https://lnkd.in/g2DyXMbY ). #Photojournalist?#Environment?#SeaLevel?#ClimateChange?#ClimateCrisis?#EnvironmentCrises?#GlobalWarming?#Impact?#RisingSeaLevels?#Indonesia?#Java?#Freelance?#Tearsheet?#garrylotulung

NEW: In Indonesia, two islands have already disappeared and thousands more are at the mercy of the oceans as global sea levels rise and threaten coastlines. But even Java, one of the largest islands in the country, can’t escape this fate. Now, millions are at risk. This is the second story in our two-part photojournalism series “Parched and Drenched” on the water crisis in Indonesia by Garry Lotulung. https://lnkd.in/eWkHJtQp #indonesia #climate #environment #journalism

Climate change has changed rainfall patterns in Indonesia, which is increasing the incidence of droughts in Central Java. In the hamlets of Kalidadap and Selopamioro, there are dozens of hoses of up to one kilometer long that distribute clean water from the reservoirs to the residents' homes. But because the water levels of the reservoir are so low, residents are forced to manually suck water from the hoses using their mouths. But this is not a new thing. Sarjono, a resident of Kalidadap, said that he and his community members have been sucking water from hoses for about nine years, now that their private reservoirs have gone dry. “The water is low. If it is not drawn, it will not come out," the 73-year-old said. "This place is the last source of water that residents can take. Even with great difficulty, people can still use water. Even though they queue every day and have to draw water simultaneously because water is a basic need, people are willing to queue." My New work for The Xylom https://lnkd.in/g2DyXMbY