Jan 1, 2025 · India's environmental science and conservation news. If the Green Revolution rode on the strength of chemicals derived mainly from fossil fuels, now there is a shift in the thinking on how agriculture is being done in India, with a thrust on growing indigenous crop varieties and following natural farming practices.

Jul 25, 2024 · Municipal solid waste from India contributed to 10% of waste leakage to the world’s rivers in 2020, according to a new study. In future scenarios where population growth is high, but urbanisation slow, India and China will face an increase of leakage into rivers due to the growth of rural population living close to water courses in 2025, the study projects.

3 days ago · India's environmental science and conservation news. A formidable battle. After KSSP, what came into immediate focus was the Kerala Natural History Society (KNHS) in Thiruvananthapuram, a quiescent group of young ornithologists who confined their activities exclusively to birdwatching, social behaviour of birds, bird habitats and shifting patterns in …

Auction for offshore mineral blocks met with resistance and delays

Auction for offshore mineral blocks met with resistance and delays

Mar 4, 2025 · As Indian cities expand, the impact of climate hazards varies widely due to socioeconomic inequalities and political and cultural factors. Kochi Municipal Corporation’s think tank, Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development (C-HED) with its team of environmental engineers, researchers and ecologists, has been driving sustainable urban resilience initiatives.

India's environmental science and conservation news. Crocodiles, (largest) coal mine and (ignored) carbon sink: Multimedia stories we told in 2021

4 days ago · If you liked this story, share it with other people. The first ever auction of 13 offshore mineral blocks was launched in November 2024. The proposal has been resisted by fishers in Kerala, who say it will adversely impact livelihoods. A study from University of Kerala’s Department of Aquatic ...

5 days ago · India's environmental science and conservation news. India’s latest budget, presented by the Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharamanin February this year, makes a welcome policy push, encouraging the domestic production of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), as part of its ‘mission mode’ approach to further manufacturing in India.

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