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Sustainability
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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Innovative startups for a greener, period-positive future
Posted on 24 May, 2024 05:45 PM“Achaar matt chhuo”, “Avoid taking a head shower”, “Don’t go to places of worship”
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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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Factors influencing adaptation decisions among tribal farmers in Nagaland
Posted on 19 May, 2024 08:11 AMClimate change is expected to have severe impacts on mountain ecosystems and agriculture particularly in south and central Asia. In the Himalayas, warming rates are higher than the global average, while steep topographies and shallow, nutrient-poor soils favor erosion caused land degradation.
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Evaluating economic indicators for a solar agriculture farm
Posted on 17 May, 2024 07:54 AMRenewable energy generation, particularly from solar power, is on the rise to lower carbon emissions. However, solar photovoltaic plants require vast tracts of land, leading to competition with agricultural land use. Agrovoltaics offer a solution by integrating solar PV systems with farming on the same land.
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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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Shaping river policies with updated environmental flow methods
Posted on 01 May, 2024 09:30 AMCWRDM to formulate implementing a revised approach to environmental flow calculations
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Accelerating climate action: Bridging the gap from dialogue to action
Posted on 29 Apr, 2024 08:33 PMIn a call to confront our planet's pressing challenges, the 3rd Annual Climate Asia Conference convened in Bengaluru this April. Themed "Accelerating climate action: Bridging the gap from dialogue to action," the event saw leaders and experts from diverse sectors, all driven by a shared determination to effect tangible change.
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Understanding drought impacts and strategies: Orange growers in Vidarbha
Posted on 19 Apr, 2024 03:50 PMDrought, a climatic phenomenon marked by insufficient rainfall over an extended period, severely impacts livelihoods by causing water shortages for essential activities like farming. This leads to reduced agricultural income, livestock mortality, food insecurity, and health issues.
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New-age solutions for Bangalore’s water crisis
Posted on 10 Apr, 2024 04:27 PMThe unprecedented water crisis gripping the city of Bangalore demands urgent attention. With soaring temperatures, acute water shortages and district-wide drought declarations, the gravity of the situation cannot be overstated. Projections indicate an increase in water demand of approximately 800 million litres per day (MLD) by 2031.
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