Environmental Pollution
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How black carbon emissions are affecting rainfall in the North East
A study shows that growing pollution is leading to a drop in low-intensity rainfall in the pre-monsoon season and a rise in severe rains.
Sahana Ghosh
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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.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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How plastic travels across geographies – and ends up in humans
Migration is a crucial, seasonal journey undertaken by species, which disproportionately exposes them to many threats, plastic pollution being among them.
Devayani Khare
Trending
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‘Online auction’ of women: Supreme Court refuses to stay proceedings against alleged creator of app
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In the shadow of Bhutan’s tag as the ‘happiest country’ is the trauma of Nepali-origin refugees
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Why the sacrifices of Abdul Khader and the Penang 20 freedom fighters bear special relevance in 2022
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Yati Narsinghanand calls upon Hindus to boycott ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign
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Author Salman Rushdie stabbed in neck during event in New York
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Behind India’s sugar dominance lies a hidden water crisis in Uttar Pradesh
Villagers living in the state’s sugar belt are bearing the brunt of poorly implemented environmental regulations.
Monika Mondal
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As mining booms in Bhutan, environmental damage and allegations of corruption are rampant
The kingdom’s mineral extraction activities have long been embroiled in controversies and criticised for putting corporate interests before people and nature.
Dawa Gyelmo
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Australia is banning ‘biodegradable’ plastic. Here’s why it is a win for the environment
Many plastics labelled biodegradable are actually made of traditional fossil fuels.
Jenni Downes, The Conversation, Kim Borg, The Conversation & Nick Florin, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Water leaks from surface above seats inside SpiceJet plane flying from Mumbai to Jabalpur
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Watch: Roadside shop collapses into river during flash flood in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
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Watch: Pregnant woman carried on a cot across river in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul to reach hospital
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Watch: Fifty-metre segment of Chandigarh-Shimla highway collapses near Solan, posing traffic danger
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‘Based on true traumatic events’: Comedian Mouli on how ‘pros’ give directions to delivery guys
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In India, the rich cause seven times more emissions than the poor
Pro-poor development measures will not hurt the environment as much as policies to make the wealthy richer, says a new study.
Manu Moudgil, IndiaSpend.com
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SC refuses to allow Vedanta to temporarily reopen copper plant in Tamil Nadu
The court listed the case for hearing in January.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh is reconsidering coal-fired power plants – but not because of environmental concerns
Cash crunch is forcing the country to switch to liquefied natural gas, which will do little to solve problems of overcapacity, expensive power and emissions.
Abu Siddique
The Reel
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‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ review: Jeffrey Epstein and the dark side of marketing
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‘House of Hammer’ trailer: Docuseries explores alleged abuse by Armie Hammer and his family legacy
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‘Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach’ trailer: Pankaj Tripathi’s lawyer represents a murder accused
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‘Raksha Bandhan’ review: An outdated ode to brotherly love
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‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ review: Faithful ‘Forrest Gump’ remake has its big-hearted moments
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Recycling isn’t enough to tackle the world’s worsening plastic pollution crisis
Health problems associated with plastics production disproportionately affect low-income racial minorities across the globe.
Stephanie B Borrelle, The Conversation
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How racism and classism affect the existence of flora and fauna in cities
A new paper in ‘Science’ explores environmental injustice in urban areas.
Jake M Robinson, The Conversation
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Sterlite: Madras High Court refuses to allow Vedanta to reopen copper plant
The facility was shut down soon after 13 people protesting against its expansion were killed in police firing on May 22, 2018.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Football: Benzema, Courtois and De Bruyne nominated for UEFA Player of the Year award
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Football: Struggling Barcelona sign digital deal worth 100 million euros
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Badminton: PV Sindhu on playing with injury during CWG 2022, preparations for World C’ships and more
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Pro Kabaddi: Pawan Sehrawat for Rs 2.26cr, Vikash Khandola for Rs 1.7cr & other top signings
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Premier League: Tottenham's title credentials face Chelsea test; pressure on Gerrard, Lampard