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

· Aug 14, 2023 · 07:30 pm

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

· Mar 22, 2023 · 11:30 pm

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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· Dec 20, 2022 · 12:11 pm

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

· Mar 11, 2022 · 07:30 pm

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

· Sep 23, 2021 · 09:30 pm

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.

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· Sep 07, 2021 · 04:16 pm

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

· Oct 29, 2020 · 09:30 pm

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

· Oct 13, 2020 · 07:30 pm

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

· Oct 08, 2020 · 07:30 pm

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.

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· Sep 18, 2020 · 09:40 pm

‘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.

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· Jan 08, 2020 · 11:48 am

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.

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· Sep 25, 2019 · 01:59 pm