UNESCO Global Geopark Network status Geological Survey chooses heritage locations in Maharashtra and Karnataka for UNESCO site status In a first, an ancient circular lake created by a meteorite strike in Maharashtra and a hexagonal mosaic of basaltic rocks in an island off Udupi are poised to become global geoparks, under a Geological Survey […]
Read MorePM Modi conferred UN’s highest environmental honour- Champions of the Earth Award PM Modi conferred UN’s highest environmental honour- Champions of the Earth Award,Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded with the UN’s highest environmental honour, bestowed upon five other individuals and organisations, for his leadership of the International Solar Alliance and pledge to eliminate […]
Read MoreFloods and Dam Management in India Current issue surrounding Dams: Dams are considered to be a vital element for the economic and energy growth. In our country, over the years, dams have played a lay role in fostering rapid and sustained agricultural and rural growth, and a substantial investment has been done in building dams […]
Read MoreGreenhouse gas emissions from Indian paddy fields very high “The full climate impact of rice farming has been significantly underestimated,” says lead author Rice farming across the world could be responsible for up to twice the level of climate impact relative to what was previously estimated, according to a study conducted in India. The study, […]
Read MoreThe high cost of man-animal conflict Study finds inconsistencies across States in compensating for losses caused by wildlife If a wild elephant tramples your rice fields, the government will provide compensation for the loss. Though it sounds simple, there are several inconsistencies in compensation awarded for human-wildlife conflict — ranging from crop loss to human […]
Read MoreTask force on HIMALAYAN SPRING for resolving water crisis NITI Aayog constituted group of experts moots dedicated mission to revive Himalayan springs A NITI Aayog constituted group of experts has urged the government to set up a dedicated mission to salvage and revive spring water systems in the country’s Himalayan States given their vital importance […]
Read MoreSolid waste management and bio remediation There are two separate challenges of solid waste management in our cities: One, managing the continuous flow of solid waste on a daily basis, and two, dealing with the legacy of neglect which has resulted in garbage hills having been built up at dumpsites that were meant for waste […]
Read MoreLakhwar project pact inked among 6 states ,dehradun uttarakhand The Centre and six states of North India signed a memorandum of understanding today for construction of Lakhwar multi-purpose project in the Upper Yamuna basin in Uttarakhand. Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkarisigned the MoU with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Vasundhara Raje of Rajasthan, Trivendra […]
Read MoreIndia’s ecological hotspots are on a slow-ticking time bomb In the aftermath of Kerala floods, a status update on India’s five ecological hotspots that must be protected from climate change and global warming Every large-scale tragedy in India has often left behind more questions than answers. As Kerala struggles to recover from the worst floods to […]
Read MoreBuilding a green finance market for India It should grab the opportunity by mobilizing capital, creating incentives for a low-carbon transition and consolidating knowledge, as financial centres like London and Luxembourg are doing.. Record-setting heat is creating problems all over Europe. Deadly forest fires have swept across Greece, Germany, Holland, Latvia, Norway, Poland and Sweden. […]
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