Dossier
environmental stress
Coverage of environmental stress in the Nexus archive.
- What climate science can tell us about the lost world that inspired The Odyssey
A new climate study links centuries of drought to pressures on Bronze Age societies that inspired Homer's The Odyssey, showing how environmental stress, food insecurity, and failing trade networks contributed to societal collapse and survival. The findings highlight the role of climate in shaping the ancient world depicted in the epic.
- Four decades on, Cuddalore’s growth overshadowed by environmental stress, broken promises
Industrialisation in Cuddalore has faced disputes over land acquisition, low employment density despite a large industrial footprint, environmental stress, and a lack of developmental benefits for local communities. The region's growth over four decades has been overshadowed by these challenges and unfulfilled promises.