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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”
UN Report Warns Only Rapid and Transformational Action Can Stave Off Global Climate Disaster
An alarming United Nations report released Tuesday said global temperatures are...
‘Discussed’ with Modi, Gujarat Rann Sarovar proposal in Kutch runs into rough weather
Top Saurashtra industrialist Jaysukhbhai Patel’s by now controversial proposal to convert the 4,900 sq km Little Rann of Kutch area, an eco-sensitive zone – a UNESCO biosphere, world’s only wild ass reserve, and a nesting ground of lesser flamingoes – into a huge sweet water lake, called Rann Sarovar, appears has suffered a major roadblock. At least three Central agencies have expressed serious doubts about its feasibility.
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
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A Tryst with Aarey: October 10, 2019
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