Tamil Nadu

In the heart of India, amid the bustling sounds of city life and the tranquil whispers of rural landscapes, a citizen science project has been developing over the last decade.

Concerned about arsenic in food, NGT seeks government response

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India has taken notice of a media report suggesting the presence of arsenic in food, particularly rice.

Biomass is a vital resource for the biofuel industry, and even the valuable cashew, known as the ‘golden jewel’ of Indian agriculture, can be converted into energy fuel.

Climate change is expected to increase temperatures by at least 1.5 C around the globe thus increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves. Increased heat will have a considerable impact on the working population, particularly manual labourers who work in outdoor settings.

Rajya Sabha passes Amendment Bill decriminalising water pollution offenses: Industry impetus or environmental concerns?

NGT forms committee to address polluted water discharge in Ganga River at Prayagraj

DPCC proposes penalising structures lacking operational rainwater harvesting systems in its NGT report

In accordance with regulations, structures over 100 square meters in Delhi are required to install rainwater harvesting systems, with non-compliance resulting in a 50% penalty on the monthly Delhi Jal Board bill.

Technological innovations in agriculture and fishing have been thought to increase production, productivity, and income, alleviate poverty and reduce workloads. However, they can affect men and women differently by reinforcing gender inequalities, restrict access, and displace women as newly mechanised tasks become the domains of men.

Tamil Nadu’s initiative to enhance water policy and management: Updates expected by January

Tech-driven transformation: AI Chatbot elevates efficiency of PM-KISAN scheme for Indian farmers