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Stop construction of Vadhavan Port, have open discussions with local communities: Climate change activists
Arguing that the Vadhavan Port Project in Maharashtra has not emerged from the needs of the local communities, and instead threatens the livelihoods of fisher folk, Adivasi lands, agriculture and orchards, the sea, and coastal biodiversity, the NAPM has demanded that the project “should be scrapped immediately”
Withdraw FCA proposed amendments: WPSS
The paper does not address pressing issues like climate crisis, zoonotic diseases and desirable involvement of tribals in forest governance
Was Disha Ravi put in jail for nothing?
Sources from Delhi Police have reportedly said that since they have failed to receive any information from Zoom and Google, they might soon file a final report; which most likely indicates a closure report. However, these claims have been denied by Delhi Police.
Mass fish deaths in Airoli’s holding ponds!
Environmental experts blame growing pollution, while Kolis claim a negligent administration
Identify and disconnect industrial wastewater connections polluting Sabarmati river: Gujarat HC
Following a detailed report by the JTF alleging negligence and inefficiency in STPs, Gujarat High court issues multiple orders for the Ahmedabad administration
Nearly 20 days later, MoEFCC shares FCA proposal in regional languages
While the amendment proposal is now available in local languages, the Ministry states it stands by the English interpretation
Dilution of environmental laws, a persistent tactic: AIUFWP
Prior to the changes in the Forest (Conservation) Act, the AIUFWP reminded that the MoEFCC had also resorted to similar changes in the draft EIA 2020 notification
Forest Conservation Act: GoI suggests fundamental changes Act, despite widespread objections
The changes recommended by the MoEFCC nullify many environmental clearances required for non-forest activities by private organisations; gov't extends deadline to Nov 1
UN resolution calls right to clean, healthy and sustainable environment a Human Right
UN HRC also establishes Special Rapporteur to examine impact of Climate Change on Human Rights
Climate change policies will never work until Adivasis are included: AIUFWP Roma Malik
Experts call for inclusion of Adivasi groups in national policies to effectively address climate change
Under the shadow of coal mining
Jharkhand Adivasis struggling to survive amidst rampant coal dumping, forcible land acquisition and displacement; environmental concerns and people’s health ignored with impunity
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