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Conservation - Reducing Water Usage
Water footprint: Understanding the hidden water costs in your daily drink choices
Posted on 15 Jun, 2024 11:25 AMHave you ever considered how much water goes into your morning cup of coffee or your delicious bowl of soup at dinner? Would you be shocked to learn that a 100ml cup of coffee actually involves water consumption of almost 140 litres? This is your water footprint, a metric that measures the total water used to produce goods and services.
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From battery power to clean water: How Indian innovation is building a sustainable future
Posted on 07 Jun, 2024 11:29 AMSustainability is the driving force behind a new wave of innovation in India. These five startups are tackling some of the country's most pressing environmental challenges with groundbreaking solutions. Their efforts not only address climate change but also inspire others to contribute to a greener future.
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Economic viability of drip irrigation in Maharashtra
Posted on 26 May, 2024 11:01 AMMicro irrigation in India
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Importance of water for shared prosperity
Posted on 25 May, 2024 04:36 PMAccess to safe drinking water and sanitation, reliable water-supply for agriculture and industry, and protection against droughts and floods are essential for human and economic development, says a World Bank report “Water for shared prosperity” released recently at the 10th World Water For
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Supreme Court condemns unauthorised tree felling in Aravallis
Posted on 19 May, 2024 02:13 PMSC orders probe into illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge, criticises DDA for environmental damage
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Highlighting the solar-agriculture-water nexus
Posted on 16 May, 2024 10:38 AMThe rapid expansion of solar energy in India presents challenges related to cropland encroachment and water-resource scarcity.
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Saving tropical riverine grasslands of the Brahmaputra floodplains
Posted on 25 Apr, 2024 12:00 PMWhat are grasslands
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Water in agriculture: Navigating the nexus of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration
Posted on 04 Apr, 2024 05:11 PMIndia is widely acknowledged as one of the most water-stressed countries globally, exacerbated by the stark reality that it hosts 17% of the world's population but possesses only 4% of the world's freshwater resources.
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Sustainable solutions: Meghalaya's Water Conclave 2024
Posted on 02 Apr, 2024 09:00 PMThe Meghalaya government in February 2024 hosted its first International Water Conclave 2024 in Shillong. The gathering involved the engagement of diverse experts, scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders, exchanging insights and ideas pertaining to water management. The conference, emphasising knowledge sharing and learning, is slated to become an annual event.
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Erring and recovering from water woes
Posted on 25 Mar, 2024 10:34 PMIn 2015, I found myself at a hutment in Mekaniyon ki Dhani, near Pachpadra, Barmer. It was late June, and my work had taken me to this nearly barren land of sandy soil. Just the view of this landscape makes one thirsty. Naturally, the most precious resource in this terrain is water.