News Muncher - category environment

1 day, 7 hours ago

Bijal Vachharajani on writing for children and the planet

The next in the monthly series by WWF-India that highlights niche and unconventional green careers through the stories of well-known personalities from the field of environment and conservation My 12-year-old self would have refused to believe anyone if they told her that she would grow up and become an author of actual books. A writer is born When I worked …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Defiant Lizzo claims she did 'nothing wrong' amid sexual harassment lawsuits

Daily Mail

Lizzo has broken her silence on sexual harassment cases filed against her last year by three of her former dancers and her ex-stylist. The singer, 36, was sued by Asha Daniels in September 2023 who alleged a 'sexualized, racially charged, and illegal work environment' while working for the star's Big Grrrl Big Tour company. Lizzo has broken her silence on …

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4 days, 1 hour ago

Environment Secretary says farmers are 'in it for the money' as he defends Budget inheritance tax raid

Daily Mail

The Environment Secretary insisted farmers are 'in it for the money' today as he defended the Budget inheritance tax raid. Steve Reed argued that farms are 'businesses that need to make a profit' during bruising clashes in the Commons The government has been struggling to contain anger about the decision to scrap the the IHT exemption for agricultural businesses and …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

Anita Anand | Things to consider if you’re planning to go to Goa: It’s not for everyone…

Deccan Chronicle

Are you planning a holiday in Goa, considering investing in a property or business, or relocating to the state? After the 1961 Indian annexation of Goa, the increasing flow of visitors included hippies, returning expatriate Goans, charter tourists from Europe, pilgrims visiting Catholic and Hindu shrines, people choosing Goa as their primary or second home, and those attending seminars, conferences …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

Concern for Environment: Villagers in Odisha show rare unity to demand end to illegal quarrying activities

Deccan Chronicle

Khurda: In a remarkable show of unity and concern for their environment, the villagers of Kumarbasta Mauza in Khurda Tahasil have taken a firm stand against the illegal quarrying of laterite stone and morram that has wreaked havoc on their community. The area, home to hundreds of acres of forest and gochar land near the revered Bhuasuni temple, has suffered …

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5 days, 23 hours ago

Government breached law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage, watchdog finds

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Summary The Office for Environmental Protection ruled that the UK government and regulatory bodies …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

Echoes of nature: Frontline’s top 12 environment stories of 2024

The Hindu

Published : Dec 17, 2024 18:01 IST - 1 MIN READ Arguably one of the most disturbing headlines from the world of environment came when we rang in the New Year. In January 2024, from a pristine little island in the Indian Ocean, the Great Nicobar Island, author Pankaj Sekhsaria reported on the unimaginable havoc a proposed Rs.72,000 crore infrastructure …

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Environmentalist Tulsi Gowda, ‘Encyclopedia of Forest’, passes away | 5 facts about Padma Shri awardee

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the demise of environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Tulsi Gowda, who passed away at the age of 86 at her native place in Karnataka a day ago. PM Narendra Modi with environmentalist Tulsi Gowda “Deeply saddened by the passing of Smt. Condolences pour in Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, "I am deeply saddened by …

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6 days, 12 hours ago

UK govt accused of breaking law by allowing sewage spills

Hindustan Times

The UK government and regulators broke the law by allowing water companies to dump raw sewage into tributaries even when it wasn’t raining, a public watchdog said Tuesday while threatening court action. Discharges of untreated waste into public waters in recent years triggered outrage among Britons and prompted citizen scientists to conduct their own testing regimes because they don’t trust …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Courts tighten noose around illegal fishing

China Daily

File photo shows rangers capture illegal fishing tools by the Poyang Lake in East China's Jiangxi province. While calling for a sustained crackdown on illegal fishing, China's top court has also urged courts nationwide to prioritize environmental restoration, aiming to provide stronger legal protection for fishery resources. The Supreme People's Court issued four case studies on Monday to guide courts …

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6 days, 20 hours ago

NGT issues notice to Union environment ministry on tree felling in Delhi’s Jindpur

Hindustan Times

New Delhi The NGT sought more details from DPCC on the environmental compensation imposed. The National Green Tribunal issued a notice to the Union environment ministry, seeking accurate details of the number of trees felled in north Delhi’s Jindpur by a private builder. The bench noted a reply filed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, which said the forest department’s …

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1 week ago

What is the scale of environmental risks and biodiversity losses linked to the Great Nicobar mega-project? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu

The Great Nicober Island is the southernmost island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. The island is located on a seismically high-volatile zone, and experiences on an average one earth quake a week, of varying magnitude. The project plan, piloted by the Niti Aayog, includes a ₹40,000 crore International Container Trans-shipment Terminal, a greenfield international …

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1 week ago

Market Strategy: How to structure Fixed Income portfolio in a changing interest rate environment?

Live Mint

Indian government bond yields traded higher on Monday, with the benchmark 10-year yield hovering around 6.7367%, driven by an uptick in U.S. Treasury yields. In light of these evolving interest rate dynamics, here’s how investors can structure their fixed-income portfolios effectively: Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy Motilal Oswal Private Wealth recommends maintaining an Overweight position on Accrual Strategies while staying Neutral …

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1 week ago

Nation making great strides in ecological conservation

China Daily

Jane Goodall talks with Guo Zhe, director of the China Science and Technology Museum about China's environmental protection spanning more than 20 years. During her visit to China this month, primatologist Jane Goodall marveled at the significant changes China has achieved in ecological conservation over the past two decades. Goodall mentioned that in China, the concept of ecological conservation has …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Bhopal gas tragedy: NHRC directs Union, MP governments to safeguard human rights

New Indian Express

2nd December 2024 marked 40 years since the Bhopal gas leak disaster happened, one of the worst industrial catastrophes and corporate negligence cases in living memory, not only in India but worldwide, the plea said. The Bhopal gas tragedy has scientific and environmental implications including human, health risks, and contaminated soil, water and air, the plea said. Despite having numerous …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Swedish influencer Matilda Djerf, Forbes 30 under 30 influencer, accused of workplace bullying

The Independent

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1 week, 3 days ago

Toxic chemical in black plastic utensils and toys is not properly regulated by EPA, lawsuit alleges

CNN

CNN — The US Environmental Protection Agency is failing to protect the public from a dangerous flame retardant — decabromodiphenyl ether, or decaBDE — according to a lawsuit filed this week on behalf of indigenous people in Alaska and California and consumer protection organizations. “The EPA is allowing, without any restrictions, the ongoing recycling of plastics that contain decaBDE and …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas

Associated Press

A federal court on Wednesday affirmed a federal judge’s 2021 ruling imposing a $14.25 million penalty on Exxon Mobil for thousands of violations of the federal Clean Air Act at the company’s refinery and chemical plant complex in Baytown. “This ruling affirms a bedrock principle of constitutional law that people who live near pollution-spewing industrial facilities have a personal stake …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Tarot Card Predictions December 12, 2024: Tarot Card Reading for All Zodiac Signs

India Today

Aries : When life begins to feel burdensome, and you sense despair and monotony all around, understand that a significant positive change is approaching. You may achieve momentary success by completing tasks through unethical methods, but this approach could lead to a loss of respect and honor in the future. A conflict in your mind about life may arise, and …

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1 week, 4 days ago

WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby approves 50-year extension of North West Shelf gas project

ABC

WA's environment minister has approved the 50-year extension of a major liquefied natural gas project following a six-year approvals process. Extending the life of the North West Shelf's Karratha Gas Plant to 2070 is a major step in Woodside Energy's plans to develop the Browse LNG project off WA's north coast. "We look forward to the finalisation of the federal …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Plea Seeking Measures To Mitigate Climate Change : Supreme Court Appoints Amici Curiae To Examine Laws Regulating Carbon Emissions

Live Law

Recognizing the importance of the issue of carbon emissions and their impact on the environment, the Supreme Court recently appointed Advocates Jay Cheema and Sudhir Mishra as Amici Curiae to examine the existing legal framework governing emissions. “It is submitted that Climate Change is the most significant environmental issue faced by the global community, and India is one of the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Trump Names Price For Avoiding All Environment Regulations: $1 Billion Or More

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he planned to expedite federal regulatory approvals, including all environmental permits, for any company or individual proposing to invest $1 billion or more in a construction project. !” The announcement on Trump’s own social network comes as lawmakers in Congress are working to pass a bipartisan bill aimed at easing federal permitting …

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QS Rankings: IIT Delhi leads Indian varsities in sustainability, IISc in world's top 50 for environment education

Hindustan Times

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is at the top among universities in India for sustainability, jumping 255 places to reach 171 globally, according to QS Rankings announced on Tuesday. "Of the 78 Indian universities that feature in the 2025 QS Sustainability Rankings, 34 have improved on last year’s placing and eight have maintained their positions. "This is an excellent achievement …

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1 week, 6 days ago

PFAS found above limits in water bodies in NL and Europe

Dutch News

Many rivers, lakes and coastal waters in the Netherlands and across Europe are contaminated with so-called ‘forever chemicals’ that often exceed the limits set in EU law, an analysis by the European Environment Agency has shown. Of 14 countries that provided data for PFOS in surface water, Belgium, France and Iceland reported 100% of water bodies exceeded the average annual …

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Bijal Vachharajani on writing for children and the planet

Defiant Lizzo claims she did 'nothing wrong' amid sexual harassment lawsuits

Environment Secretary says farmers are 'in it for the money' as he defends Budget inheritance tax raid

Anita Anand | Things to consider if you’re planning to go to Goa: It’s not for everyone…

Concern for Environment: Villagers in Odisha show rare unity to demand end to illegal quarrying activities

Government breached law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage, watchdog finds

Echoes of nature: Frontline’s top 12 environment stories of 2024

Environmentalist Tulsi Gowda, ‘Encyclopedia of Forest’, passes away | 5 facts about Padma Shri awardee

UK govt accused of breaking law by allowing sewage spills

Courts tighten noose around illegal fishing

NGT issues notice to Union environment ministry on tree felling in Delhi’s Jindpur

What is the scale of environmental risks and biodiversity losses linked to the Great Nicobar mega-project? | In Focus podcast

Market Strategy: How to structure Fixed Income portfolio in a changing interest rate environment?

Nation making great strides in ecological conservation

Bhopal gas tragedy: NHRC directs Union, MP governments to safeguard human rights

Swedish influencer Matilda Djerf, Forbes 30 under 30 influencer, accused of workplace bullying

Toxic chemical in black plastic utensils and toys is not properly regulated by EPA, lawsuit alleges

Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas

Tarot Card Predictions December 12, 2024: Tarot Card Reading for All Zodiac Signs

WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby approves 50-year extension of North West Shelf gas project

Plea Seeking Measures To Mitigate Climate Change : Supreme Court Appoints Amici Curiae To Examine Laws Regulating Carbon Emissions

Trump Names Price For Avoiding All Environment Regulations: $1 Billion Or More

QS Rankings: IIT Delhi leads Indian varsities in sustainability, IISc in world's top 50 for environment education

PFAS found above limits in water bodies in NL and Europe