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Protecting Native Handicrafts: K. Pawan Kalyan's Call to Action
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protecting Native Handicrafts: K. Pawan Kalyan's Call to Action

Deccan Chronicle  

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan urges local communities and stakeholders to protect and promote native handicrafts in Andhra Pradesh. He emphasizes the importance of raw material availability for artisans involved in making Bobbili Veena and wooden toys at Etikoppaka and Kondapalli. The state government has prepared a comprehensive action plan to plant Ankudu Karra, Tella Poniki and Jackfruit trees …

Environment Law Culture Handicrafts Vijayawada
Diversion project to secure water supply in Beibu Gulf
7 months ago

Diversion project to secure water supply in Beibu Gulf

China Daily  

The massive water diversion project for the Beibu Gulf breaks ground in Hepu county of Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, in September last year. ZHOU HUA/XINHUA The massive water diversion project for the Beibu Gulf in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, is expected to meet the water needs of 14 million people when it is completed by the end of …

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IFS Officer’s Unique Take Warns Us About How Dominant Species Became Extinct First
1 year, 11 months ago

IFS Officer’s Unique Take Warns Us About How Dominant Species Became Extinct First

News 18  

When we talk of the environmental crisis, most of its issues fall on deaf ears as we seldom take or contribute to a big step that can eventually bring ‘change’. However, an IFS officer’s unique take to warn us about the same is sure to grab our attention and make us question whether such dominance is sustainable to even ourselves …

Ifs Extinct Dominant Species Structure Showed
Explained | How mangroves help in averting climate change risks
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained | How mangroves help in averting climate change risks

The Hindu  

The story so far: India joined the Mangrove Alliance for Climate on Monday, launched on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations Climate Summit in Egypt. The 2022 State of World’s Mangroves Report, prepared by the Global Mangrove Alliance, finds that mangroves prevent more than $65 billion in property damages and reduce flood risk to some 15 million people every …

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World Nature Conservation Day 2022: Here are some inspiring quotes about preserving nature
2 years, 4 months ago

World Nature Conservation Day 2022: Here are some inspiring quotes about preserving nature

Firstpost  

The day aims to highlight how many species of plants and animals are going extinct due to human activities and overexploitation of natural resources World Nature Conservation Day is marked to create awareness about how a healthy environment is crucial for the planet. The day aims to highlight how many species of plants and animals are going extinct due to …

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Wild species relied on by billions at risk, report warns
2 years, 5 months ago

Wild species relied on by billions at risk, report warns

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Every day billions of people depend on wild flora and fauna to obtain food, medicine and energy. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - or IPBES - report said Friday that unless humankind improves the sustainable use of nature, the Earth is on its way to losing 12% of its wild tree species, …

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Karnataka yet to fix deadline for registration of groundwater extraction; sees rise in water levels
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka yet to fix deadline for registration of groundwater extraction; sees rise in water levels

The Hindu  

The Central Groundwater Authority’s deadline to register groundwater extraction ended on Thursday. Despite an increasing level of overexploitation of groundwater, the state government still has not taken a call on a deadline for registration of groundwater extraction. According to the report ‘Dynamic Groundwater resources of Karnataka – March 2020’, the groundwater level in the State has significantly increased over the …

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Illegal construction of well in river beds to draw water continues
2 years, 10 months ago

Illegal construction of well in river beds to draw water continues

The Hindu  

Illegal construction of wells in river beds to draw water to irrigate areca nut and other cash crops along the Madhuvahini river is continuing unabated. According to environmentalists, the authorities are yet to act against the illegal practice that destroys water sources and river beds. According to them, dumping of waste and overexploitation of water by constructing wells in river …

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World Nature Conservation Day 2021: On this day, pledge to save animals, trees on verge of extinction
3 years, 4 months ago

World Nature Conservation Day 2021: On this day, pledge to save animals, trees on verge of extinction

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The main reason for celebrating this day is to conserve animals and plants that are going extinct from the natural environment The World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on 28 July annually across the world. Significance of World Nature Conservation Day Protecting nature and conserving natural resources should be our first priority. History of World Nature Conservation Day The origin …

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Climate tipping points are now imminent, scientists warn
3 years, 4 months ago

Climate tipping points are now imminent, scientists warn

The Hindu  

Thousands of scientists reiterated calls for immediate action over the climate crisis in an article published on July 28 in the journal BioScience. "The extreme climate events and patterns that we've witnessed over the last several years — not to mention the last several weeks — highlight the heightened urgency with which we must address the climate crisis," said Philip …

Earth Scientists Climate Tipping
International Mountain Day 2020: Date, theme, quotes about beautiful mountains
4 years ago

International Mountain Day 2020: Date, theme, quotes about beautiful mountains

India Today  

The International Mountain Day is celebrated on December 11 every year. The first international day was celebrated for the first time the following year, 2003. International Mountain Day gives us an opportunity to spread awareness about protecting the mountain biodiversity as these delicate ecosystems are under tremendous pressure from climate change, overexploitation, and pollution. International Mountain Day 2020: Theme Mountain …

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How to control electricity consumption: Here is all you need to know
4 years, 2 months ago

How to control electricity consumption: Here is all you need to know

India Today  

Controlling or reducing energy use in your homes will save you money, it also increases our energy security, and reduces the pollution that is emitted from non-renewable sources of energy. Here are the tips and tricks to reduce electricity consumption: Install solar panels: If you install solar panels at your home and remain connected to the electrical grid, you can …

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