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Indian biodiversity regulation changes may enable exploitation

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Posted on 15 Aug, 2023 11:02 AM

Changes in Indian biodiversity regulations might allow for exploitation

A bill passed last week by India's Parliament, according to legal experts and environmental activists, may increase commercial exploitation of the nation's ecosystems and hurt the populations who depend on them.

The recent modifications to the Biodiversity Act exempts practitioners of many traditional Indian remedies from licensing and benefit-sharing obligations (Image: Tjiho, Pixabay)

India's updated ESG reporting format and rules

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Posted on 31 Jul, 2023 11:51 AM

India’s updated sustainability reporting format and rules for ESG ratings providers

India has rigorous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure norms (Image: WallpaperFlare)

FAQs on water pumping and distribution for residential buildings

Who doesn't enjoy a constant, smooth flow of water at home? While local utilities provide water through their pipeline network, pumps are used to push the water stored in overhead tanks. Also, residential buildings use pumps to deliver water to your households. Know more about pumps through the FAQs below.

Posted on 28 Jul, 2023 07:09 PM

What is water pumping machinery used for?

Pumps used in residential buildings (Image: Propertygeek)

NGT forms committee for submerging island protection policy in India

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Posted on 15 Jul, 2023 03:45 PM

NGT forms committee to frame policy to protect submerging islands in India

Committee to frame policy to protect islands (Image: PxFuel)

Environmentalists oppose Telangana marine park

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Posted on 04 Jul, 2023 08:39 AM

Environmentalists petition HC against Telangana marine park plan; notice issued

HMDA’s proposal said that it will have over 300 species (Image: WallpaperFlare)

Haryana launches Integrated Water Resources Action Plan

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Posted on 18 Jun, 2023 10:31 AM

Haryana launches Integrated Water Resources Action Plan

Continuous efforts are needed to reduce water consumption by adopting water conservation methods (Image: Sunil Kumar, CC-BY-3.0, Wikimedia Commons)

Assam launches ambitious water scheme to train over two lakh students as 'Jal Doots'

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Posted on 01 Jun, 2023 02:35 PM

Assam undertakes an ambitious water scheme to educate more than two lakh youngsters as Jal Doots

Assam intends to reach intends to reach 100% coverage of FHTCs shortly (Image: Wallpaper Flare; Creative Commons)

FAQs - Plastics and their environmental impacts

Plastic pollution is a major contributor in the production of greenhouse gases and the quickening pace of climate change.

Posted on 31 May, 2023 05:10 PM

What are the environmental impacts of plastic?

Plastic has several significant environmental impacts, including:

There is a need to encourage the development of sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics (Image: Peakpx)

Bhuj citizens seek restoration of Hamirsar and other water bodies

Given Hamirsar's significance, the Jal Shakti Ministry had designated it as one of India's 75 water heritage monuments

Posted on 17 May, 2023 10:10 PM

Hamirsar is a 450-year-old artificial lake that bears the name of Rao Hamir, the founder of Bhuj and Rao Khengarji I's father, who founded the Kutchi Jadeja dynasty.

Need to resuscitate the traditional water system and expand its catchment (Image: Raman Patel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0)

Government plans to develop a carbon credit trading scheme for decarbonisation

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Posted on 17 May, 2023 08:35 AM

Carbon market on the anvil in line with emissions trajectory

Ministry of Power & Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change plans an Indian Carbon Market to mobilize investments for transition to low-carbon pathways (Image: Gerd Altmann, Pixabay)

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