Sundarbans

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After the floods come the human traffickers, but these girls are fighting back

September 15, 2015
Environment

India's low-lying Sundarbans are rife with human trafficking as the effects of climate change leave families poor and vulnerable. But a new program from Save the Children India is helping kids band together to ward off traffickers, while also getting them to stay in school. Even if it means they also learn to roll cigarettes to support their families.

After the floods come the human traffickers, but these girls are fighting back
Various kind of rice that are indigenous to the Sundarbans. Such native kinds of rice are able to withstand salty and austere conditions better than modern high-yield rice.

When climate sinks high-tech rice, older varieties may save the day

March 20, 2015
Environment
When climate sinks high-tech rice, older varieties may save the day

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