Ecology And Economy

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Ecology And Economy

What’s driving the protests against the Centre in Ladakh?

After the Centre took charge in 2019, 10 MoUs have been signed in two years. Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s fast recently drew attention to the simmering anxiety.

Vaishnavi Rathore
· Feb 12, 2023 · 06:30 am

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Both the legality and the ecological impact of the move are being questioned by environmentalists

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· Jan 16, 2023 · 06:30 am

In a Tamil Nadu village, palmyra climbers have turned sustainable fishers

Instead of trawling, residents of Tharuvaikulam have chosen gillnetting, which does not disturb the sea bed, helps conserve fuel and is often more profitable.

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· Aug 14, 2019 · 09:30 pm

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What’s driving the protests against the Centre in Ladakh?

After the Centre took charge in 2019, 10 MoUs have been signed in two years. Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s fast recently drew attention to the simmering anxiety.

Vaishnavi Rathore · Feb 12, 2023 · 06:30 am

How the loss of a tropical forest in Nicobar could end up funding a jungle safari in Haryana

Both the legality and the ecological impact of the move are being questioned by environmentalists

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In a Tamil Nadu village, palmyra climbers have turned sustainable fishers

Instead of trawling, residents of Tharuvaikulam have chosen gillnetting, which does not disturb the sea bed, helps conserve fuel and is often more profitable.

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