Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
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Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2
Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.
Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7
India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.
'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4
CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.
Great Nicobar project: Zoological Survey to soon seek nod for translocating corals, Pg8
ZSI seeks approval to relocate over 16,000 coral colonies for Great Nicobar project, sparking expert debate on feasibility and ecological success.
Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study, Pg14
New study reveals heatwaves significantly elevate surface ozone levels, causing hundreds of additional cardiac and respiratory deaths across India, exceeding WHO limits.
The giant world of fungi, Pg2
Groundbreaking study maps 110 quadrillion km of underground fungal networks, revealing their critical 11% global carbon sequestration role and threats to vital grassland hotspots.
Green Airports (100 airports operating on green energy), Pg7
India achieves significant milestone as 100 airports transition to green energy, bolstering sustainable aviation and reducing carbon emissions nationwide.
Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10
India's parched cities urgently need a circular water economy, unlocking Rs 3 lakh crore and 1 lakh jobs through wastewater reuse for water resilience.
Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13
Biodiversity loss could slash India's credit rating by 4 grades, adding $49 billion annually to debt servicing costs, experts warn.
Rajasthan: In-principle clearance for coal block in Hasdeo-Arand, Pg11
MoEFCC clears Kente Extension coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo-Arand, diverting 1,742.6 hectares despite biodiversity warnings, impacting 4.48 lakh trees and Schedule-I species.
Four sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey, Pg8
Zoological Survey identifies four new sites for critical coral and giant clam translocation from Great Nicobar's controversial Galathea Bay port project, amidst environmental scrutiny.
In Kashmir village once known for its springs, mining leaves river scarred, fields barren, Pg8
Kashmir's Sukhnag river devastated by unscientific mining, leaving fields barren; NGT panel flags irreversible hydrogeological damage, calls for moratorium.
NITI AAYOG GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING: PM calls for district GDP estimates, CMs press for affordable energy, Pg1
PM Modi urges states for district GDP estimates at NITI Aayog meeting, while CMs press for affordable energy.
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