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Goa Declares 82 Lakh Square Metres As No Development Zone To Protect Hills
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the Goa Forest Department's proposal to declare large stretches along the Mandovi and Zuari riverbanks as eco-sensitive zones.
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Goa Identifies Large Eco-Sensitive Zones Along Mandovi, Zuari Rivers
Acting on directions from Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane, the Forest Department carried out this exercise to identify ecologically vulnerable areas along the two major rivers of the state.
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Trump Aims To Cut Around 65% Of Staff At US Environmental Agency
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration aims to cut around 65 percent of staff at the Environmental Protection Agency, a key regulatory body that works on a range of areas, including climate change.
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Fungus Wiping Out Frogs: Innovative "Frog Saunas" Offer Hope for Survival
Frog populations worldwide are being decimated by the chytrid fungus, which is responsible for the decline and extinction of many species. Scientists have developed "frog saunas," simple heated structures that allow frogs to warm up and combat the infection. Studies show that this method can help infected frogs recover faster and even develop resis...
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California Announces Plan to Protect Joshua Trees from Wildfires and Climate Change Threats
A new plan released by California's Department of Fish and Wildlife outlines strategies to protect Joshua trees from threats including wildfires, human development and climate change. The plan includes land conservation, wildfire management and relocation of trees where necessary. It aims to safeguard the species for the future amid rising temperat...
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction, Calls for Immediate Action
Dr Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist, has warned that the world is in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Speaking during her European tour, she urged global leaders to take urgent steps to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dr Goodall highlighted deforestation, habitat destruction, and the climate crisis, calling for stronger regulatio...
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Donald Trump Picks Ex-Lawmaker Lee Zeldin To Head US' Environment Body
Donald Trump on Monday nominated Lee Zeldin, a former congressman and early loyalist of the Republican, to oversee US environmental policy, the latest in a series of swift cabinet choices by the president-elect.
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
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"S****** Our Town": Residents In US's Ohio After Toxic Train Derailment
US officials on Thursday sought to reassure an increasingly nervous public of the government's commitment following a train derailment that resulted in the release of toxic chemicals in the soil, air and water in Ohio.
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US Supreme Court Limits Government Powers to Regulate Greenhouse Gases
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the government's key environmental agency cannot issue broad limits on greenhouse gases, sharply curtailing the power of President Joe Biden's administration to battle climate change.
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With 2 New Protected Wetlands, India Has Most Ramsar Sites In South Asia
Two more wetlands in India were declared as Ramsar sites, taking the total number of protected sites in the country to 49, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Wednesday.
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Scandal-Hit US Environment Chief Could Be Sacked
Facing ever-growing scandals over the spending and behavior of his environment agency chief, Scott Pruitt, President Donald Trump appears close to firing the man he appointed to dismantle Barack Obama's green legacy.
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2017 Was Among Planet's Hottest Years Even Without El Nino: Report
2017 was among the hottest years ever recorded, government scientists reported Thursday.
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In Clash With Trump, US Report Says Humans Cause Climate Change
The rapid pace of global climate change is almost certainly driven by human activity, like burning fossil fuels, according to a U.S. government report that contradicts assertions by President Donald Trump and members of his administration.
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Donald Trump's Climate Chief Formally Proposes Scrapping Obama-Era Energy Plan
The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency formally proposed on Tuesday to scrap the agency's Obama-era plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, as the Trump administration seeks to slash fossil fuel regulation.
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Goa Declares 82 Lakh Square Metres As No Development Zone To Protect Hills
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the Goa Forest Department's proposal to declare large stretches along the Mandovi and Zuari riverbanks as eco-sensitive zones.
-
Goa Identifies Large Eco-Sensitive Zones Along Mandovi, Zuari Rivers
Acting on directions from Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane, the Forest Department carried out this exercise to identify ecologically vulnerable areas along the two major rivers of the state.
-
Trump Aims To Cut Around 65% Of Staff At US Environmental Agency
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration aims to cut around 65 percent of staff at the Environmental Protection Agency, a key regulatory body that works on a range of areas, including climate change.
-
Fungus Wiping Out Frogs: Innovative "Frog Saunas" Offer Hope for Survival
Frog populations worldwide are being decimated by the chytrid fungus, which is responsible for the decline and extinction of many species. Scientists have developed "frog saunas," simple heated structures that allow frogs to warm up and combat the infection. Studies show that this method can help infected frogs recover faster and even develop resis...
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California Announces Plan to Protect Joshua Trees from Wildfires and Climate Change Threats
A new plan released by California's Department of Fish and Wildlife outlines strategies to protect Joshua trees from threats including wildfires, human development and climate change. The plan includes land conservation, wildfire management and relocation of trees where necessary. It aims to safeguard the species for the future amid rising temperat...
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction, Calls for Immediate Action
Dr Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist, has warned that the world is in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Speaking during her European tour, she urged global leaders to take urgent steps to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dr Goodall highlighted deforestation, habitat destruction, and the climate crisis, calling for stronger regulatio...
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Donald Trump Picks Ex-Lawmaker Lee Zeldin To Head US' Environment Body
Donald Trump on Monday nominated Lee Zeldin, a former congressman and early loyalist of the Republican, to oversee US environmental policy, the latest in a series of swift cabinet choices by the president-elect.
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
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"S****** Our Town": Residents In US's Ohio After Toxic Train Derailment
US officials on Thursday sought to reassure an increasingly nervous public of the government's commitment following a train derailment that resulted in the release of toxic chemicals in the soil, air and water in Ohio.
-
US Supreme Court Limits Government Powers to Regulate Greenhouse Gases
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the government's key environmental agency cannot issue broad limits on greenhouse gases, sharply curtailing the power of President Joe Biden's administration to battle climate change.
-
With 2 New Protected Wetlands, India Has Most Ramsar Sites In South Asia
Two more wetlands in India were declared as Ramsar sites, taking the total number of protected sites in the country to 49, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Wednesday.
-
Scandal-Hit US Environment Chief Could Be Sacked
Facing ever-growing scandals over the spending and behavior of his environment agency chief, Scott Pruitt, President Donald Trump appears close to firing the man he appointed to dismantle Barack Obama's green legacy.
-
2017 Was Among Planet's Hottest Years Even Without El Nino: Report
2017 was among the hottest years ever recorded, government scientists reported Thursday.
-
In Clash With Trump, US Report Says Humans Cause Climate Change
The rapid pace of global climate change is almost certainly driven by human activity, like burning fossil fuels, according to a U.S. government report that contradicts assertions by President Donald Trump and members of his administration.
-
Donald Trump's Climate Chief Formally Proposes Scrapping Obama-Era Energy Plan
The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency formally proposed on Tuesday to scrap the agency's Obama-era plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, as the Trump administration seeks to slash fossil fuel regulation.
