Kanchi Kohli, an esteemed environment and forest policy expert, dives into the fragility of the Aravalli ecosystem, emphasizing its critical role in protecting northern India's plains from desertification. She discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling limiting environmental protections, sparking public uproar as most Aravallis are excluded. Kohli challenges the viability of 'sustainable mining,' critiques judicial activism in environmental regulation, and highlights the impacts of mining on local communities, urging for a broader, more inclusive approach to ecological integrity.
