A record 212 people who defend our land and environment were killed last year, reports Global Witness - an international NGO dedicated to preventing extractive industries from infringing on human rights. This is an average of more than four people a week. Shockingly, over half of all reported killings last …
SONARPUR, 18 JULY: Although environmentalists have stressed the importance of tree plantation for regulating pollution level in the air, illegal felling of trees is on the rise in the Sunderbans, the world's largest mangrove forest. People living in close proximity to forests in South 24-Parganas are directly involved in illegal …
Few Hyderabadis know that they consume 0.14 to 9.50 micrograms per litre of uranium when they drink water from the River Krishna. While the amount is within the permissible limits set by the World Health Organisation, environmentalists warn that the dissolved uranium levels in water will go up once the …
Palike cold to anguish, anger Bangalore : Once the pride of Malleswaram, the Sankey Bund Road on Friday wore a deserted look. Chain-saw marauders: Police evict a woman protesting against axing of trees for widening the Sankey Road on Friday. Not because of lack of people, but due to the …
PANJIM: At least 40 mining leases, 20 of which are active, will be affected once Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is declared as Tiger Reserve. Talking to reporters, environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar said that state government will never accept the proposal to make Mhadei wildlife sanctuary as
PANJIM: In a major victory for green activists in Goa, Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has asked Goa government to submit a proposal to declare Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as tiger reserve. In a letter to Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said,
PANJIM: Madhav Gadgil committee appointed to study aspects relating to Western Ghats, in its interim report, slated to be submitted before June 30 will pronounce its verdict on mining in the state
Vazhachal forest falls in red zone, Colours assigned on the basis of biodiversity value Each area assessed for eight ecological parameters KOCHI: The Vazhachal forest of Kerala, along with other high-value biodiversity areas in the Western Ghats, will be categorised as red-zone areas by the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel. …
In a significant shot in the arm for the environmentalists, the A.P. High Court on Thursday suspended operation of Government Order 1107 alienating 972 acres of land in favour of Nagarjuna Construction Company for setting up a thermal power plant at Sompeta in Srikakulam district. Sompeta was in national focus …
Asks the State Government to withdraw its objections to UNESCO World Heritage site tag for Western Ghats From rock carvings in Mongolia to the Sangha forests of Congo, from ancient German beech woods to the oases of the United Arab Emirates, the nations of the world are vying this week …
MUMBAI: Environmentalists have urged union minister for environment Jairam Ramesh to ban sand mining across Maharashtra as a first to stop illegal sand mining and save the state's creeks and coastline. This plea was made after Ramesh on Sunday said that his ministry would impose a blanket ban on sand …
It has been a week since underground water started overflowing from various outlets in the small town of Olpad, close to Surat city in south Gujarat. If anything, the situation has only worsened in the last one week or so. And now, neighbouring villages have reported the same problem. Ground-floor …
Three elephant corridors are in jeopardy due to the acquisition of forest land and increased area of human settlements. Elephants in the BRT tiger reserve in Chamarajnagar. The state has nine elephant corridors out of which three are present in the Biligiriranganatha Tiger reserve forest. Yedeyarahalli, doddasampige, Mudalli and Punajuru …
The good old days of packing consumer items in vistari aaku (leaves) may well make a come-back after four decades thanks to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation banning the use of plastic carry bags within its limits from July 1. In the pre-plastic days, goods were carried in eco-friendly paper …
Pollution, debris choking the once pristine water body The Subramanyapura Lake is on the death row with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) turning a blind eye to builders letting sewage into it. neglected: The Subramanyapura Lake has been reduced to a dumping yard. As that was not enough, …
DINDIGUL: Despite implementation of solid waste management and privatisation of garbage clearance in 50 per cent of total 48 wards within the municipal limits, garbage clearance becomes a daunting task for Dindigul municipality. Heaps of garbage in street corners and on prime roads is a common sight within the town …
VIDS suggests formation of consortium of social entrepreneurs Call for launching District Greening Movement with support of environmentalists Mobile traffic patrol system suggested to regulate the traffic flow on roads VELLORE: The Vellore Institute of Development Studies (VIDS) has urged the Collector of Vellore district S. Nagarajan to draw up …
JODHPUR: Unabated killing of peacocks is gradually pushing the national bird on the brink of extinction and lack of stringent measures to put a check on their poaching is making the situation worse. After repeated instances of killing in Bundi previous month, 23 more peacocks were killed in Bhilwara and …
