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First digital flood inventory (IFI) in geospatial format created for India
Posted on 22 Nov, 2021 06:56 PMIndia’s first digital flood inventory (IFI) in modern geospatial format created
Mangroves - Wetlands or forests?
Posted on 21 Nov, 2021 07:40 PMHave you noticed short trees or bushes along coastlines with a dense tangle of roots hanging out that makes them look like they are standing on stilts? These are mangroves. Mangroves can be trees, shrubs, ferns and palms that occupy the boundary between the land and the sea.
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
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
Govt comes up with regulations for RO manufacturers
Posted on 20 Oct, 2021 12:26 AMEnvironment ministry notifies regulations for RO manufacturers
Only a third of sewage generated per day in India treated, reports CPCB
Posted on 23 Sep, 2021 01:30 PMOnly a third of sewage generated daily is treated in India, according to CPCB
Shrinking forests, declining biodiversity - a ticking time bomb!
Posted on 21 Sep, 2021 10:17 PMThe Western Ghats region of South India is one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots, and the rainforests of this region are known to harbour 500 types of bird species, 225 reptile species, 219 amphibian species, and 133 mammal species.
Government notifies ban on single-use plastics from July 2022
Posted on 24 Aug, 2021 12:04 AMNo more single-use plastics from July 1, 2022
Atmanirbhar Krishi App launched to equip farmers with weather insights
Posted on 13 Jul, 2021 11:10 AMAtmanirbhar Krishi App launched to make weather insights handy for farmers
A just energy transition roadmap
Posted on 30 Jun, 2021 11:15 AMIn the run-up to COP 26, International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), the Delhi-based environmental organization, launched India’s first ‘Just Transition’ Centre at a virtual event on June 29, 2021.