Catherine Gilon
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Catherine Gilon is a journalist based at Chennai
June 12, 2020
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Scientist ropes in coastal communities for marine conservation

Creating awareness about mangrove and seagrass ecosystems among coastal communities, and facilitating additional income for them, a marine scientist involves them in conservation

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April 10, 2020
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Fishermen brace themselves to sail through COVID-19 storm

With the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, fishermen and women whose livelihood depend on a daily catch find it hard to meet household needs

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January 1, 2020
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Coastal farmers harvest riches with hardy vetiver

Farmers in India’s east coast, which is vulnerable to cyclones and floods, have found commercial success by growing vetiver, a perennial grass also known as khus that has a variety of uses

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November 11, 2019
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Farmers repurpose bore wells for rainwater harvesting

With abandoned bore wells turning hazardous for children, farmers in Tamil Nadu are on a voluntary drive to convert them into rainwater harvesting structures

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