Environmental Initiatives
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Bangladesh steps up use of recycled material in ready-made garments industry
Although both the recycling of fabric and the use of locally recycled fabrics is still low, the ratio is rising gradually.
Abu Siddique
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Calls for an environment-friendly Ramzan revive Islam’s long tradition of caring for the planet
The Quran highlights ideas like conservation, reverence for living creatures and the diversity of living things as a reminder of God’s creation.
Noorzehra Zaidi, The Conversation
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COP15: Countries seal deal to protect 30% of land and marine areas by 2030
Despite an objection from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chinese presidency declared the agreement approved.
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Trending
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Why experts fear Mumbai is building heat traps
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No one spared in ‘NewsClick’ raids – young staffers, part-time employees, freelance contributors
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Shiv Sena MP booked for making Nanded hospital dean clean toilets
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India at Asian Games, Oct 5 schedule: Antim Panghal, Saurav Ghosal and women’s hockey team in action
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After spending Rs 33,000 crore, has the Indian government finally managed to clean the Ganga?
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In Bangladesh, women from coastal communities are planting mangroves to save the Sundarbans
As climate change makes storms more powerful and pushes saltwater further inland, the role of the mangrove forest as a storm shield has become more crucial.
Inzamamul Haque
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For 18 years, a teacher has been leading afforestation efforts in Thar desert
Desertification, groundwater salinity and soil nutrient loss are common ecological risks in the region.
Nandini Jhalani
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Karnataka HC dismisses plea challenging Cauvery Calling project by Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation
The petition sought directions to restrain Isha Foundation from collecting funds from the public for the project.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Actor Matthew McConaughey makes a song out of his new children’s book with Jimmy Fallon
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‘Butter chicken’: Australian cricketers reveal what they are looking forward to eating in India
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Watch: Lund University students, teachers celebrate Anne L’Huillier winning the Physics Nobel Prize
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Watch: Meet Conan, one of the stray cats who have joined the security team at a commercial complex
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Watch: Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesian sanctuary, bolstering conservation efforts
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Meet the young engineer who gave up his plush job to revive wetlands in Greater Noida
Ramveer Tanwar’s work is an important step towards ensuring water security in a region where urbanisation has run rampant.
Shweta Thakur Nanda
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In Jammu and Kashmir, citizens are getting together to protect disappearing wetlands
From Dal lake to Kausar Nag, groups of citizens are coming together to clean water bodies.
Catherine Gilon
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In Karnataka, a shepherd has spent all his money to dig ponds for birds and wild animals
Kalmane Kaamegowda shot to national fame when the prime minister mentioned his work in his radio programme Mann Ki Baat.
Arathi Menon
The Reel
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Watch: Ravi Teja in action thriller ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’
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‘12th Fail’ trailer: Vikrant Massey plays a UPSC applicant
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Book versus movie: Bengali film ‘Herbert’ says if the source story is great, don’t tinker with it
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Start the week with a film: In ‘A Fantastic Woman’, a trans singer hits the right notes
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Watch: Gigi Scaria’s film revisits memories of meeting Mahatma Gandhi
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Environmental degradation should not be linked to peace and security, argues India at the UN
India said that in many cases, perpetrators of environmental degradation can be outside national boundaries, while people suffer inside.
Scroll Staff
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‘Under what authority are you collecting money?’: Karnataka HC raps Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation
The High Court asked the organisation to disclose how much money it has collected for its Cauvery Calling campaign.
Scroll Staff
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Leonardo DiCaprio should withdraw support to Jaggi Vasudev’s Cauvery campaign, says NGOs’ collective
The Coalition for Environmental Justice in India wrote to the actor, raising doubts about Isha Foundation’s credibility in protecting human rights.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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India at Asian Games, Oct 5 schedule: Antim Panghal, Saurav Ghosal and women’s hockey team in action
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Watch, Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena win historic gold and silver medal in Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary’s late surge helps India to women’s 5000m gold in Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Annu Rani becomes first Indian woman to win javelin throw gold
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Australia defeat Pakistan; Afghanistan also win in warm-up vs Sri Lanka