Coping with climate change - The story of the Maltos of Jharkhand

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Changes in temperature and rainfall patterns have introduced numerous problems across India, particularly among the poor and those heavily dependent on agriculture and forest for livelihood. This article examines the perception of the Maltos, a tribal community living in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, about climate change, its impacts, and the coping mechanisms it has adopted.

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http://www.epw.in/journal/2016/52/perspectives/coping-climate-change.html
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24/12/2016