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Ecology and Environment
The promise and pitfalls of India’s BioE3 Policy
Posted on 02 Sep, 2024 12:58 AMIn a world where the need for sustainable growth and innovative solutions has never been more urgent, India is stepping onto the global stage with a new idea.
New Rules proposed to clean up contaminated sites in India
Posted on 01 Sep, 2024 03:52 PMCrackdown on pollution: New Rules aim for swift action
India’s efforts at water pollution control: Legislative frameworks and real-world impacts
Posted on 30 Aug, 2024 01:23 AMThe evolution of legislative framework for water pollution in India
Green fix for Delhi's stormwater and pollution woes
Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 07:50 PMThree students perished in the flooded basement of their coaching facility, causing a recent tragedy to occur in the nation's capital. About half of the city's typical rainfall was absorbed a century ago, according to town planners and environmentalists.
Assam's Jaldoot campaign to be implemented in schools across India
Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 04:26 PMAssam's Jaldoot initiative to be implemented in CBSE schools nationally
Floating solar plan for Jayakwadi Dam under NGT fire
Posted on 03 Aug, 2024 11:50 AMSolar power project faces environmental backlash
Wayanad landslide tragedy: Balancing nature and development
Posted on 02 Aug, 2024 01:13 PMThe serene and picturesque district of Wayanad, Kerala, recently witnessed a catastrophic landslide, leading to immense loss of life and property. On the fateful night of July 30, 2024, Wayanad, known for its lush greenery and scenic landscapes, was struck by a massive landslide.
Banni grasslands, a lifeline for Maldharis from Kachchh district of Gujarat
Posted on 16 Jul, 2024 03:03 AMBanni grasslands in the Bhuj taluka of Kachchh district in Gujarat are spread over an area of 2600 km2 and are the largest natural tropical grasslands in the Indian subcontinent that thrive in arid conditions with an average annual rainfall of a mere 317 millimetres. Droughts are a common occurance in Banni.
Maldharis, migratory pastoralists of Banni
A silent crisis in Indian farmlands: The disappearing trees
Posted on 10 Jul, 2024 01:51 PMA silent crisis is brewing in India's agricultural heartland. It's a crisis that threatens not only the livelihoods of millions of farmers but also the ecological balance of the subcontinent. This silent menace is the disappearance of millions of trees from farmlands across the country.
Still near the bottom: India scores low in latest Environmental Performance Index
Posted on 16 Jun, 2024 11:46 AMPoor air quality, emissions drag India down in Environmental Performance Index