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Ecology Before the Ballot Box

On March 11, 2026, a coalition of Kerala’s environmental organisations released ‘From Forest to Sea: People’s Environmental Charter’ and handed it to the leadership of all major political parties...

India’s First Draft Bill for Geo-heritage Conservation Ignores Rights of Adivasi Communities

The absence of focus in the Bill on participatory governance, as a possible model for the conservation of geologically important areas, has been pointed out by experts.

Vizhinjam project: No intimidatory procedures used against minorities, says Centre

In the ongoing Parliament session, the government says that no land of fishermen was acquired by the Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited

Is there a political deadlock over the Vizhinjam port protests in Kerala?

Both the opposition UDF and ruling LDF seem supportive of the Adani’s Group’s Vizhinjam port, now; in 2015 the LDF was a strong critic

400 academics & activists express solidarity with fish workers’ protest against Adani International Seaport at Vizhinjam, Kerala

Close to 400 prominent activists and academics representing many organisations, from across the country have endorsed an important statement in solidarity with the fish workers-led people's movement against the Adani International Seaport at Vizhinjam, Kerala and have also condemned the malicious slandering of activists who are questioning the socio - ecological and economic implications of the  Port Project.

Billionaire emits million times more greenhouse gases than average person: Oxfam

Oxfam also called for steeply higher tax rates for investments in polluting industries

Delhi: Order Issued to Halt Construction Work at BJP HQ; Agency Fined Rs 5 Lakh

Larsen & Toubro was fined for violating the ban on construction and demolition work imposed in view of worsening air quality

Thousands of Mining-Affected Families in Jharkhand’s Jharia Await Resettlement

The Jharia Master Plan completed its 12-year tenure in August 2021, during which roughly 2,700 families were relocated from vulnerable areas.

A path towards combined protection of the environment and workers’ livelihoods

Workers need compensation and reparation for the unemployment caused by environment regulations

Pollution Control Norms for Coal-Fired Power Plants Relaxed Despite Modi’s Commitment to Environment

In a notification issued on September 5, MOEFCC extends deadlines set upon thermal power plants to reduce emission of sulphurous oxides.

Bengal: ‘Sagar Mela Project, Blue Revolution Leading to Victimisation of Fisherfolk’

At an all- India convention in Sunderbans, the fishing community said privatisation of ports, entry of foreign trawlers and big capital had hit their livelihood badly.

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