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SC Panel’s Findings on the Living Conditions of Women in Indian Prisons

September 6, 2023

A Supreme Court-appointed committee has exposed alarming conditions in Indian prisons, highlighting the dire situation faced by female inmates. The findings reveal that only prisons in Goa, Delhi, and Puducherry allow female prisoners to meet their children without bars or ..

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Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control

September 5, 2023

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) published its comprehensive “Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control.” The report highlights that human activities have introduced approximately 37,000 alien species worldwide, including plants and animals, with over ..

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Groundwater Depletion in India to Triple by 2080 due to Global Warming

September 4, 2023

A recent report reveals that India’s groundwater depletion rate is set to triple between 2041 and 2080 due to the impacts of global warming. Despite potential increases in precipitation, rising temperatures will lead to higher demand for underground water resources, ..

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Air Pollution’s Disproportionate Impact on Global Life Expectancy

August 30, 2023

The annual Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) underscores air pollution’s status as a significant threat to global human health. The study reveals that despite a slight increase in global pollution ..

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G20 Governments Provide $1.4 Trillion in Fossil Fuel Support Despite Climate Goals

August 26, 2023

A recent report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has revealed that G20 governments collectively provided $1.4 trillion in subsidies, investments, and lending to cushion the fossil fuel industry and consumers after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered an ..

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State of India’s Birds

August 26, 2023

A comprehensive report titled “State of India’s Birds” based on data collected from around 30,000 birdwatchers across India has highlighted concerning trends in bird populations. Out of the 338 bird species studied for changes in numbers over the last 30 ..

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