The absurdity of 'climate activists' like Disha Ravi and Greta Thunberg opposing farm laws
3 years, 10 months ago

The absurdity of 'climate activists' like Disha Ravi and Greta Thunberg opposing farm laws

Op India  

‘Climate activists’ like Greta Thunberg and Disha Ravi are prime examples of what happens when you base your activism on Instagram posts of idiots who work for fluff websites which publish stuff like ‘What doughnut are you” quizzes. Let me explain why, if you are a climate change activist, you should actually be asking these farmers to stop their protest against new farm laws and contribute to save the environment. Here is a quick low-down about the three new farm laws The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act, 2020, The Farmers’ Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Service Act, 2020 were passed in September 2020 by the Central government. New farm laws and environment The new farm laws, along with providing better price to the farmers, also help the environment.

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Sustainable Agriculture Practices Crucial to Combat Climate Change in Andhra Pradesh
2 months ago

Sustainable Agriculture Practices Crucial to Combat Climate Change in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Experts and researchers discussed the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture, with a particular focus on Andhra Pradesh. They called for stronger collaboration between academia, policymakers and farming communities to ensure the adoption of sustainable practices across the agricultural landscape of Andhra Pradesh and beyond.

A distinct right: The Hindu Editorial on climate change and species protection
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A distinct right: The Hindu Editorial on climate change and species protection

The Hindu  

April 10, 2024 12:20 am | Updated 12:03 pm IST In recognising the right to be free of the adverse effects of climate change as a distinct fundamental right, the Supreme Court of India has advanced the case for a healthy environment and sustainable development. However, the Court has now reasoned that the right to be protected from climate change …

Police far more likely to bust up climate protests than farmer protests, lawyer claims
2 years, 5 months ago

Police far more likely to bust up climate protests than farmer protests, lawyer claims

NL Times  

The police intervene in demonstrations organized by climate activists more quickly than in the farmers' protests, says prominent criminal justice attorney Bénédicte Ficq. "The police already arrest climate activists when demonstrations are peaceful," says the lawyer, known for her participation in many court cases, including a lawsuit against Tata Steel. The police force leadership says in a response, "We do …

Farmers Can Play a Big Role in Addressing Climate Change. Climate-Smart Agriculture is The Only Way Forward
2 years, 7 months ago

Farmers Can Play a Big Role in Addressing Climate Change. Climate-Smart Agriculture is The Only Way Forward

News 18  

Punjab and Haryana’s farmers’ obsession with unsustainable big cereals wheat and paddy has begun to hurt, as returns diminish. According to a report tabled in parliament by the parliamentary standing committee on agriculture in August 2017, “the climate change is expected to reduce rice production by 6 to 8 per cent by 2022.” One degree Celsius rise in minimum or …

Farm Laws & Farmers Protests : Recap Of Eventful Supreme Court Hearings
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm Laws & Farmers Protests : Recap Of Eventful Supreme Court Hearings

Live Law  

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today morning that the Central Government will take steps in the upcoming Parliament session to repeal the three controversial farm laws, against which several farmers organizations have been holding country wide protests over the past one year.While the passage of the three farm laws by the Parliament in September 2020 triggered off widespread. While …

Why protest when farm laws are stayed, Supreme Court asks farmers
3 years, 2 months ago

Why protest when farm laws are stayed, Supreme Court asks farmers

India Today  

The Supreme Court has pulled up the protesting farmers and said that the contentious farm laws have been stayed so what are they still protesting against. A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and CT Ravikumar questioned the ongoing protest since a petition has already been moved in the court challenging the validity of the three farm laws. The court was …

100 days of farmers protest: What all has happened so far
3 years, 9 months ago

100 days of farmers protest: What all has happened so far

India TV News  

It's the 100th day since the farmers first camped at Delhi borders to protest against the three new farm laws brought by the Modi government in 2020. Farmers rejected government proposal to put laws on hold Image Source : PTI Farmers during their protest against the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi. Farmers protest now Image Source …

No bail for Indian climate activist over farmer protests
3 years, 10 months ago

No bail for Indian climate activist over farmer protests

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A 22-year-old Indian climate activist who is facing sedition charges for her alleged role in the creation of an online document intended to help amplify farmer protests did not get bail Saturday after a court said it will reserve its order for next week. Officials have said that the document Ravi shared on social media spread misinformation …

Farmers' Protest | Camaraderie and humanism to the fore
3 years, 10 months ago

Farmers' Protest | Camaraderie and humanism to the fore

The Hindu  

Farmers and farmer associations are protesting against recently passed three agri-marketing reform laws at the borders of the National Capital at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur since September. While the Union government and protesting farmers are continuing their talks, a Supreme Court-appointed committee is also looking at way to reach an amicable solution. Despite heavy police presence, internet being frequently cut-off …

Our government is behind on the climate crisis – it is inexplicable
3 years, 10 months ago

Our government is behind on the climate crisis – it is inexplicable

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And if the people pause for …

Farmers’ protest | U.S. calls for dialogue, recognises right to protest
3 years, 10 months ago

Farmers’ protest | U.S. calls for dialogue, recognises right to protest

The Hindu  

Following expressions of support on social media to the farmers’ protest by several well-known personalities and celebrities, including pop icon Rihanna, youth climate activist Greta Thunberg and others, the U.S government has also spoken, encouraging dialogue and supporting the right to peaceful protest. In general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India's markets and attract …

Greta Thunberg extends support to farmers’ protest
3 years, 10 months ago

Greta Thunberg extends support to farmers’ protest

The Hindu  

Climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg has come out in support of the ongoing farmers’ protest at Delhi's borders against the Centre’s new agri laws. https://t.co/tqvR0oHgo0 — Greta Thunberg February 2, 2021 Thunberg tweeted soon after singer Rihanna shared a news article highlighting the Centre’s crackdown on the farmers by cutting off internet services in many regions. Thousands of farmers, …

Farmers’ protest | In a thaw, Centre offers to put off farm laws for 18 months
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest | In a thaw, Centre offers to put off farm laws for 18 months

The Hindu  

Farm union leaders will consider a proposal from the Central government to suspend the implementation of three contentious farm laws for the next one and a half years while a committee is formed to look into their demands. The government was keen to reach a final decision in this meeting, which took place on the day of Gurpurab, and hence …

Protesting farmers burn copies of agri laws; day after meeting Shah, Dushyant Chautala meets Modi
3 years, 11 months ago

Protesting farmers burn copies of agri laws; day after meeting Shah, Dushyant Chautala meets Modi

Firstpost  

Farmers also shouted slogans against the BJP-led Centre and slammed the government for not acceding to their demands. They demanded that the new farms laws should be repealed On Wednesday, farmers burnt copies of the three contentious farm laws as a mark of protest. Farmers burn copies of law Farmers in Punjab burnt copies of the Centre’s three new farm …

'Farmers Happy With Laws; Wrong Perception Created By Non-Farmer Elements' : Centre's Affidavit In SC On Farmers Protests
3 years, 11 months ago

'Farmers Happy With Laws; Wrong Perception Created By Non-Farmer Elements' : Centre's Affidavit In SC On Farmers Protests

Live Law  

In the counter-affidavit filed in the Supreme Court in the case concerning farmers protests, the Central Government has claimed that farmers are happy with the contentious farm laws which have sparked protests.The Centre has told the Court that its Preliminary Affidavit is for the purpose of "dispelling the erroneous notion that the protestors have peddled" regarding the absence of. In …

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