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Arsenic and Fluoride Detected in Groundwater in Several Districts Across India

Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Bishweswar Tudu, informed the Rajya Sabha that arsenic has been detected in groundwater in parts of 230 districts across 25 states,...

December 5, 2023

Concerns Over Sijimali Bauxite Mines

Local villagers in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts of Odisha have voiced apprehensions regarding potential environmental degradation and loss of livelihood due to the proposed Sijimali Bauxite Mines by...

December 5, 2023

COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health

The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) witnessed a significant development as 123 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and the European Union, signed...

December 5, 2023

India Submits Third National Communication and Initial Adaptation Communication

The Indian Government has given the green light for the submission of the country’s Third National Communication (TNC) and Initial Adaptation Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention...

December 5, 2023

Community Forest Governance

A recent study published in Nature Climate Change highlights the importance of community involvement and strong local governance in the restoration and management of forests. The research, titled...

December 5, 2023

Global Drought Snapshot

The recently launched report by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) sheds light on the alarming impact of drought worldwide. The Global Drought Snapshot, released on December...

December 2, 2023

Launch of LeadIT 2.0 at COP28 in Dubai

On the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled LeadIT 2.0, emphasizing an inclusive and just industry transition. This initiative prioritizes the co-development...

December 2, 2023

PM Modi Launches Green Credits Initiative at COP28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a groundbreaking initiative during a high-level event at COP28 in Dubai, shifting the focus towards generating Green Credits through extensive plantation efforts on...

December 2, 2023

New Zealand’s Capital Kiwi Project

In a remarkable turn of events, two kiwi chicks have hatched in the wild near New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, marking a historic moment after over a century. The...

December 1, 2023

Launching the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28

On the opening day of COP28 in Dubai, a significant development took place with the official launch of the Loss and Damage Fund. This fund aims to provide...

December 1, 2023

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