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Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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Supreme Court has set a bad precedent by letting industry get retrospective environmental clearance
Ex post facto approval allows industries to proceed with projects without prior sanction and compensate for any damage with fines.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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‘My village, my rule’: Forest rights are fostering self-sustaining communities in Maharashtra
The recognition of community forest rights has altered the lives of forest villagers of Gondia for the better.
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The world can halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, but only if it acts now: UN panel report
Meeting the ambitious target of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C by 2100 is possible, but will require countries to step-up, says the new report.
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Trending
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When India was a ‘land of diamonds’, Russian tsars eagerly tried to build ties with Aurangzeb
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IPL 2022, Qualifier 2, RR v RCB as it happened: RR reach final, fourth ton of the season for Buttler
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How gig work platforms exploit workers while claiming to promote entrepreneurship
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Former Uttarakhand minister kills himself after police book him for molesting granddaughter
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Watch: Madhuri Dixit does the viral ‘My Money Don’t Jiggle Jiggle’ dance trend on Instagram
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Recognising Adivasis’ rights over forest land has helped protect nature in Gondia district
The recognition has increased a sense of ownership in the locals over their resources, leading to the adoption of a wide range of sustainable practices.
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As temperatures and sea levels rise, Mumbai and Ahmedabad could face a grim future: UN report
A new report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change sounds the alarm for the planet.
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If India wants to spend its money well, it should build infrastructure that is climate resilient
In the 2022 Budget, the Centre proposed to earmark Rs 1-lakh crore in interest-free loans for states, some of which will be used for developing infrastructure.
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Watch: Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle visits Uvalde, Texas to honour school shooting victims
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‘She was the sweetest little girl who did nothing wrong’: Father of student killed in Texas shooting
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Watch: Akila the temple elephant celebrates her twentieth birthday with a feast of fruits
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Watch: Nine-year-old boy discovers a puma in one of the toilet stalls at his school in Brazil
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Watch: Shikhar Dhawan mock-knocked out by father for not qualifying for IPL playoffs
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India’s Biodiversity Act is being amended to help exploit bio-resources, not conserve them
The proposed changes to the law prioritise exploitation and profiteering over sustainable use of biodiversity, say experts.
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By creating a false demand for fresh looks, fast fashion is hurting the environment
One of the top global hubs of manufacturing of fast fashion, India’s own fashion demand is also growing.
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How the world can decarbonise global trade without burdening developing countries
Developed nations should share finance and green technologies with poor states to help them reduce emissions, various stakeholders say.
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The Reel
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‘Anek’ review: Political thriller muddles its way through the North East
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ review: Flights of nostalgia
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‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor Ray Liotta dies at 67
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Watch: Partition, art and the idea of home in short film ‘The Miniaturist Of Junagadh’
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Watch: ‘The Gray Man’ stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Dhanush and Ana de Armas
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Hydropower dams are not the clean source of energy the Indian government thinks they are
The dams are drivers of climate change as they emit methane that is over 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide, say studies.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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India is among the top five countries most affected by extreme heat
Global warming is increasing the risk of disease and hunger in poor countries that are slow to adapt, finds a study.
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India’s transition to renewable energy could be jeopardised because of over-reliance on natural gas
As the country builds more supply infrastructure for gas, experts say its use must be limited to a ‘transition fuel’.
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The Field
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IPL 2022, Qualifier 2, RR v RCB as it happened: RR reach final, fourth ton of the season for Buttler
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Champions League final: The economic tactics that drive Liverpool and Real Madrid off the field
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Athletics: ‘Great feeling,’ says Sreeshankar after 8.31m jump for first international gold of season
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Watch: When grandson took his 84-year-old grandfather with dementia to Man City’s title-winning game
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Football: Gokulam Kerala defend Indian Women’s League title after beating Sethu FC 3-1 on final day