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Tamil Nadu
SeasonWatch: Citizens, trees, and climate change
Posted on 11 Aug, 2024 01:39 PMIn 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.
Addressing arsenic in food chain: NGT orders inquiry
Posted on 31 May, 2024 01:33 PMConcerned 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.
How cashew nut shells power a sustainable future
Posted on 26 May, 2024 06:44 PMBiomass 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.
Heat stress among salt pan workers of Tamil Nadu
Posted on 25 Mar, 2024 01:47 PMClimate 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.
Controversial Water Pollution Amendment Bill clears Rajya Sabha amidst concerns
Posted on 15 Feb, 2024 10:14 PMRajya Sabha passes Amendment Bill decriminalising water pollution offenses: Industry impetus or environmental concerns?
Ganga woes unveiled: NGT panel investigates polluted waters during Prayagraj's Magh Mela
Posted on 30 Jan, 2024 08:51 PMNGT forms committee to address polluted water discharge in Ganga River at Prayagraj
DPCC recommends penalties for buildings without rainwater harvesting systems in Delhi
Posted on 15 Jan, 2024 08:34 AMDPCC 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.
Impact of fishing technologies on wellbeing of fisherwomen in Tamil Nadu
Posted on 19 Nov, 2023 11:05 AMTechnological 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 may charge fees for commercial groundwater extraction: Upcoming revisions to State Water Policy
Posted on 15 Nov, 2023 09:19 AMTamil Nadu’s initiative to enhance water policy and management: Updates expected by January
Government of India launches AI Chatbot to revolutionise farmers' support
Posted on 01 Oct, 2023 03:12 PMTech-driven transformation: AI Chatbot elevates efficiency of PM-KISAN scheme for Indian farmers