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Peak stubble burning to worsen air quality in North India
Posted on 05 Nov, 2021 09:21 PMAs La Nina makes an appearance for the second time in a row and meteorologists expect an intense winter, North India can expect to see prolonged spells of pollution over the coming months.
Improving access to climate finance critical
Posted on 04 Nov, 2021 10:32 AMMore than 80% cent Indians live in climate-vulnerable districts, according to a recently released report ‘
Four major rivers in Uttarakhand change course after heavy rains
Posted on 02 Nov, 2021 02:06 PMAfter heavy rains, four major rivers change course in Uttarakhand
Operational guidelines for the second phase of Swachh Bharat and AMRUT released
Posted on 02 Nov, 2021 01:46 PMCentre releases operational guidelines for second phase of Swachh Bharat and AMRUT
Move to amend forest law raises concerns
Posted on 31 Oct, 2021 10:06 PMThe Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released a
Equity and justice in groundwater access: connecting the dots
Posted on 29 Oct, 2021 12:32 AMIndia is drying up fast with low costs and the ease of availability of groundwater technologies triggering uncontrolled extraction of groundwater. And groundwater is not only important for irrigation in India. About 90 percent of rural drinking water comes from groundwater while 50 percent of the water supplied to urban areas comes from groundwater besides 70 percent for irrigation!
Celebrating climate action
Posted on 26 Oct, 2021 12:18 PMThe UN in India commemorated the 76th year of its founding with a celebration of climate action in India, highlighting its enduring partnership with the Government and the people of India.
Uttarakhand floods, a marker of climate change
Posted on 26 Oct, 2021 10:18 AMExtreme weather events are not new to the country; however, the increasing frequency of these events are. All thanks to climate change, which has been altering weather patterns across India.
Balancing water security with saving biodiversity in the river Beas
Posted on 25 Oct, 2021 02:22 PMEnsuring water security Vs conserving biodiversity: The challenge
Govt comes up with regulations for RO manufacturers
Posted on 20 Oct, 2021 12:26 AMEnvironment ministry notifies regulations for RO manufacturers