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Explained: Supreme Court's 100-Metre Rule, Mining Ban And What's Next For Aravallis
Under the new criteria, any landform within Aravalli districts must have at least 100 metres of elevation above the local relief - including its slopes and adjoining areas - to be treated as part of the Aravalli Hills.
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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COP16 Report Warns Over 75% Of Global Land "Permanently Drier"
Just over 75 percent of the world's land has been left "permanently drier" over the previous three decades, a UN-backed report coinciding with COP16 talks on desertification in Saudi Arabia said on Monday.
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Saudi Minister Cites India's Efforts In Fighting Land Degradation, Drought
As Saudi capital Riyadh gets ready to host the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Dr Osama Faqeeha, Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, has praised India's efforts.
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Siddhesh Sakore, Farmer From Maharashtra, Named Land Hero By UN Agency
Siddhesh Sakore, a farmer and the founder of AGRO RANGERS, from Maharashtra, has been named Land Hero by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
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Sand And Dust Storms With Life Threatening Effects Increasing, Warns UN
The UN warned Wednesday that the number of sand and dust storms are increasing "dramatically" with Central Asia most hit by the dangerous phenomena.
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Pakistan One Of The Top 23 Countries Facing Severe Drought: Report
Pakistan is one of the top 23 countries suffering from a severe drought emergency, a statement issued by Pakistan Ministry of Climate Change said on Thursday.
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World Day To Combat Desertification And Drought 2021: Theme, Significance
World Day to Combat Desertification And Drought 2021: Land restoration can contribute greatly to post-COVID19 economic recovery, according the UN. Every year on June 17, World Day to Combat Desertification And Drought is observed.
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PM Modi To Address Virtual High-Level Dialogue At UN Next Week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a virtual high-level dialogue on desertification, land degradation and drought at the UN convened by the President of the General Assembly next week.
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"Will Be Left With Concrete": Gurgaon Residents Push To Save Aravallis
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on India's commitment to combat land desertification by protecting forest cover and combating water scarcity. Speaking at the UN Climate action meet held at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi pledged that 26 million hectares of land will be brought under forest cover by 2030.
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Explained: Supreme Court's 100-Metre Rule, Mining Ban And What's Next For Aravallis
Under the new criteria, any landform within Aravalli districts must have at least 100 metres of elevation above the local relief - including its slopes and adjoining areas - to be treated as part of the Aravalli Hills.
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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COP16 Report Warns Over 75% Of Global Land "Permanently Drier"
Just over 75 percent of the world's land has been left "permanently drier" over the previous three decades, a UN-backed report coinciding with COP16 talks on desertification in Saudi Arabia said on Monday.
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Saudi Minister Cites India's Efforts In Fighting Land Degradation, Drought
As Saudi capital Riyadh gets ready to host the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Dr Osama Faqeeha, Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, has praised India's efforts.
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Siddhesh Sakore, Farmer From Maharashtra, Named Land Hero By UN Agency
Siddhesh Sakore, a farmer and the founder of AGRO RANGERS, from Maharashtra, has been named Land Hero by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
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Sand And Dust Storms With Life Threatening Effects Increasing, Warns UN
The UN warned Wednesday that the number of sand and dust storms are increasing "dramatically" with Central Asia most hit by the dangerous phenomena.
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Pakistan One Of The Top 23 Countries Facing Severe Drought: Report
Pakistan is one of the top 23 countries suffering from a severe drought emergency, a statement issued by Pakistan Ministry of Climate Change said on Thursday.
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World Day To Combat Desertification And Drought 2021: Theme, Significance
World Day to Combat Desertification And Drought 2021: Land restoration can contribute greatly to post-COVID19 economic recovery, according the UN. Every year on June 17, World Day to Combat Desertification And Drought is observed.
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PM Modi To Address Virtual High-Level Dialogue At UN Next Week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a virtual high-level dialogue on desertification, land degradation and drought at the UN convened by the President of the General Assembly next week.
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"Will Be Left With Concrete": Gurgaon Residents Push To Save Aravallis
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on India's commitment to combat land desertification by protecting forest cover and combating water scarcity. Speaking at the UN Climate action meet held at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi pledged that 26 million hectares of land will be brought under forest cover by 2030.
