Environment

From Madrid to Baku: A chronicle of inadequate climate action at UN Conferences

Why are international measures to mitigate Climate Change so slow and ineffective?

Env Min pitches ‘Urban Forest’ to counter pollution

On November 21, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar proposed that urban forests be set up urban to combat the dangerous levels of air pollution in India’s cities.

Culling our lungs: Protests against coal mine allocations in ‘no-go’ area continue

Villagers and activists recall Rahul Gandhi’s word of honour

Who is Responsible for the Current Climate Crisis in Delhi?

Delhi's choking condition is in the news every year, during this period. This year, it broke all the 'box office' records of bad air quality. The Supreme Court 'acted' as a 'concerned' authority. It asked the Delhi and other related governments to 'stop' the 'blame' game. It has given some order and 'decided' that 'enough' is 'enough'.

Sand mine workers keep up rally against illegal sand mafia

The rally conducted yesterday, saw thousands gather at Bheeta Hill in protest

Sand workers protest against illegal sand mining in Allahabad

Appeal to Allahabad administration against the unjustified ban on boats at the embankment

Post-monsoon rains, Narmada woes grip Gujarat’s 8,000 salt producers of Little Rann

For the last two days, block officials responsible for disaster mitigation as also other officials are trying their level best to persuade the agariyas of the Rann of Kutch and coastal areas to return to their villages. Four days back, around 150 visitors to the Vaccharajpur Temple, fondly known as ‘Vacchada dada nu mandir’, got stuck in the muddy surroundings, as their vehicles could not move due to sudden rain.

70% Of Environmental ‘Crimes’ Involved Smoking Or Tobacco Products

New Delhi: The latest data released by the National...

A Tryst with Aarey: October 10, 2019

The hypocrisy and hollowness of government practices is on...

How I was stalked & stopped when I ventured inside Aarey: Harish Iyer

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