gowthami subramaniam

Independent Journalist.
Focuses on women, children and environment

[Mongabay India @MongabayIndia]

A synchronised vulture survey across Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka in Feb 2025 estimated 390 vultures. While this is higher than the 2024 estimate of 320, it is still much lesser than historical populations.
@gowthami_here reports.
https://t.co/Q3EmucGcRH

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"The volatile components of these herbicides could evaporate into the air, especially with rising temperatures due to climate change," explains A.D. Dileep Kumar, CEO of @ToxicfreeIndia. @gowthami_here reports.
https://t.co/aTGqwmEr4t

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“The unorganised sectors often rely on herbicides to minimise maintenance costs, given the 25-year lifespan of solar parks,” said R. Chellappan, Founder and Managing Director of @SwelectEnergy Limited.
@gowthami_here reports.
https://t.co/aTGqwmEr4t

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When agricultural or grazing lands are converted into solar parks, glyphosate-based herbicides are often sprayed to control weeds beneath the panels, which can cause health impacts, reports @gowthami_here from Tamil Nadu.
https://t.co/aTGqwmEYU1

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Doing this story was one such experience! Watch this documentary to see how people of the land are preparing for co-existence with support from the forest department!

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The Tamil Nadu Forest Dept has introduced solar-powered "smart" fences in Valparai, with infrared sensors that detect animal movement, trigger sound alarms and flash lights to alert people and deter wildlife.
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https://t.co/drFHfljSvD

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Community members monitoring ecology in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve integrate traditional knowledge with modern scientific methods to monitor climate impacts on their forests, rivers, and farms. @gowthami2312 reports.
https://t.co/I6lyBjaazo

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Azolla, an aquatic floating fern, has emerged as a promising solution to the green fodder crisis in India. Farmers who have embraced Azolla have reported reduced feed costs and increased milk production. @gowthami2312 reports.
https://t.co/KiLhwcZKn3

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I am very delighted in sharing with you all that my short documentary 'Lake Reborn' has been selected under 'Best Shortdoc' category by the 'Megacities Shortdocs' Film Festival and will be screened at Paris on May 23, 2024.

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Looking for an English to French translator. Pls tag or inbox if you know someone who is proficient in French! If they know Tamil, it is an added advantage.

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Check out this documentary ‘Solar Harvest’ filmed by @gowthami2312 on Tamil Nadu’s curious case of queuing up for free farm power, and slow subsidised solar transition
https://t.co/dS7DMD9G3a

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A closer look at the hurdles in Tamil Nadu's solar power ambitions: https://t.co/5URcV19K81 by @gowthami2312 published for @101reporters

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It may take years before all applicants get free agricultural service connections from the state government, yet there is only a mild response to the Centre’s PM-KUSUM scheme

Could the scheme, on the flip side, rescue the discom from its mounting debt?

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@carbon_stink Same here

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@JSubrahmaniam

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Meet Dr Jaishree Subrahmaniam. After overcoming adversity in a foreign lab, she found solace in plants. Despite the challenges, she secured the prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship among 12,000 applicants.
Join us in celebrating her resilience and accomplishments!

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Harnessing clean energy for Tamil Nadu’s spinning mills is not as easy as it seems! Spinning mill owners call for clear wind & solar policies & subsidies in the state, to ensure a smooth transition to clean energy. ✒️ @gowthami2312. @earthjournalism. https://t.co/l056V3dfRe

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“The mere thought of venturing into the sea triggers haunting flashbacks," says Salom Kasmir, a fisherman from Thoothoor and a cyclone Okchi survivor.

Read about more about the mental health impacts of the cyclone, in this story by @gowthami2312.
https://t.co/gPNWzgrjea

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Government officials may consider mental health as a less pressing need. But mental health is part of population health – people who are experiencing mental health challenges are less able to care for themselves and to function effectively as citizens. Says @sdclaytonphd

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During the ravages of Cyclone Ockhi, Kasmir pleaded for his life to God & promised that he would never return to the sea if his life were spared. Kasmir has kept that promise.

6 years on, survivors still battle lingering mental health impacts!

https://t.co/9Yn1adSaoQ

[gowthami subramaniam @gowthami_here]

Even today, fear grips us when my husband goes out to sea. Before Ockhi, it wasn’t like this. Deaths at sea were not uncommon, but the extent of devastation was unprecedented, making it unforgettable. Yet, we cannot avoid fishing as we lack other education or skills.