Greens decry smear campaign against environmental activists (opens original article in a new tab)

Environmental organisations in Kerala accuse vested interests of conducting a smear campaign against environmental activists, claiming they are falsely portrayed as anti-farmer. They highlight their pro-farmer stance on human-wildlife conflict and legal challenges faced over environmental issues, while criticizing government inaction and a controversial appointment.

• Environmental organisations accuse vested interests of launching a smear campaign against environmental activists by posing as farmers and Adivasis
• Activists have taken a pro-farmer stance on human-wildlife conflict and faced legal action for protesting against deforestation and unregulated tourism
• Organisations demanded the government protect farmers and criticized the appointment of an individual they claim is anti-environment to a forest ministry position