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Environment Ministry grants controversial clearance for Kente coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, risking massive deforestation, biodiversity loss, and tribal displacement.
Great Nicobar project ignites fierce debate over tribal displacement and ecological devastation, challenging the state's ethical duty and public trust doctrine.
Forest panel greenlights 820 MW Kirthai-II hydel project on Chenab, diverting 197 hectares of forest, impacting chilgoza pines and Himalayan wildlife in J&K.
Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.
Expert proposes a '10 per cent rule' for sustainable development, urging a policy pause if ecological costs exceed this threshold in critical tiger habitats.
ZSI seeks approval to relocate over 16,000 coral colonies for Great Nicobar project, sparking expert debate on feasibility and ecological success.
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.
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.
Kashmir's Sukhnag river devastated by unscientific mining, leaving fields barren; NGT panel flags irreversible hydrogeological damage, calls for moratorium.
₹91,000 crore Great Nicobar project faces intense scrutiny over dubious strategic claims, severe environmental impact, and tribal rights violations, demanding transparency.
Finance Ministry's PIB found no strategic goals for Great Nicobar Port in 2024, contradicting Defence Ministry's later 'strategic project' declaration, raising transparency and environmental concerns.
Authors warn against climate inaction, expose Great Nicobar project's ecological devastation, and champion nature-based solutions for a warming world, urging collective responsibility.
Google's Vizag data center faces environmental and governance challenges despite boosting digital infrastructure and attracting ₹1.25 lakh crore investments.
Environment Minister defends Great Nicobar project clearances amidst concerns over environmental impact assessment and biodiversity, citing comprehensive appraisal and strategic importance.
Controversial clearance granted for Kente coal mine in Hasdeo forest, Chhattisgarh, amid tribal protests and environmental concerns.
Government halts new hydropower projects in upper Ganga region, citing ecological fragility and disaster risks after expert committee recommendations.
Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.
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