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Rare Black-Necked Cranes Sighted In Ladakh
The black-necked cranes that breed in the Himalayas are listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby giving them the highest degree of protection.
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Coastal Cities "Not Doing Enough" To Adapt To Climate Change, Study Shows
Coastal cities are not doing enough to adapt to climate change, taking too long and implementing insufficient measures, according to a major study published this week.
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Earth Day 2023: Experts List "Simple Acts" To Protect Health Of The Planet
Earth Day this year follows weeks of extreme weather with temperatures hitting a record 45.4 degrees Celsius in Thailand and another punishing heatwave in India.
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Ships Entering Indian Waters Subjected To Environmental Laws: Green Court
There is lack of effective monitoring of air pollution caused by ships entering Indian Maritime Zone, the National Green Tribunal has observed and said that vessels entering Indian waters are subject to environmental laws.
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Kerala Government Bans Single-Use Plastic From January 2020: Report
The Kerala government today decided to ban single-use-plastic products from January one.
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After Rubbishing Climate Deals, Donald Trump Looking To Lift America's Nature Preserves Protection
After moving to unstitch climate change rules, US President Donald Trump is turning his sights on America's vast nature preserves, with a view to possibly lifting federal protections brought in over the past two decades.
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Odd-Even May Return As Delhi Gets New Pollution Action Plan
Terming air pollution in Delhi and NCR as a "matter of serious concern", which requires "urgent action", the Environment Ministry in its notification assigned the task to implement the plan to Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
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CSE Recommends Ban on Celebs Endorsing Sugary Foods
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has recommended a complete ban on celebrities endorsing foods high in salt, sugar or fat.
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FIR Against Kapil Sharma For 'Destroying' Mangroves Near His Mumbai Home
A police complaint or FIR has been filed against actor and stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma for alleged illegal construction near his home in Mumbai's suburb Andheri which have impacted mangroves in the area. Kapil Sharma, 35, has been booked under the Environment Protection Act and the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, according to the pol...
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Bio Diversity Act: Green Panel Issues Warrants Against States, Union Territories
Taking strong exception to officials of several states and Union Territories not appearing before it during proceedings on protection of biodiversity, the National Green Tribunal has issued bailable warrants against their Resident Commissioners here.
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Rare Black-Necked Cranes Sighted In Ladakh
The black-necked cranes that breed in the Himalayas are listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby giving them the highest degree of protection.
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Coastal Cities "Not Doing Enough" To Adapt To Climate Change, Study Shows
Coastal cities are not doing enough to adapt to climate change, taking too long and implementing insufficient measures, according to a major study published this week.
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Earth Day 2023: Experts List "Simple Acts" To Protect Health Of The Planet
Earth Day this year follows weeks of extreme weather with temperatures hitting a record 45.4 degrees Celsius in Thailand and another punishing heatwave in India.
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Ships Entering Indian Waters Subjected To Environmental Laws: Green Court
There is lack of effective monitoring of air pollution caused by ships entering Indian Maritime Zone, the National Green Tribunal has observed and said that vessels entering Indian waters are subject to environmental laws.
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Kerala Government Bans Single-Use Plastic From January 2020: Report
The Kerala government today decided to ban single-use-plastic products from January one.
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After Rubbishing Climate Deals, Donald Trump Looking To Lift America's Nature Preserves Protection
After moving to unstitch climate change rules, US President Donald Trump is turning his sights on America's vast nature preserves, with a view to possibly lifting federal protections brought in over the past two decades.
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Odd-Even May Return As Delhi Gets New Pollution Action Plan
Terming air pollution in Delhi and NCR as a "matter of serious concern", which requires "urgent action", the Environment Ministry in its notification assigned the task to implement the plan to Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
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CSE Recommends Ban on Celebs Endorsing Sugary Foods
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has recommended a complete ban on celebrities endorsing foods high in salt, sugar or fat.
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FIR Against Kapil Sharma For 'Destroying' Mangroves Near His Mumbai Home
A police complaint or FIR has been filed against actor and stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma for alleged illegal construction near his home in Mumbai's suburb Andheri which have impacted mangroves in the area. Kapil Sharma, 35, has been booked under the Environment Protection Act and the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, according to the pol...
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Bio Diversity Act: Green Panel Issues Warrants Against States, Union Territories
Taking strong exception to officials of several states and Union Territories not appearing before it during proceedings on protection of biodiversity, the National Green Tribunal has issued bailable warrants against their Resident Commissioners here.
