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Draft Forest Policy 2018 overlooks role of gram sabha say farmers groups, activists


Civil society groups flag loopholes in draft National Forest Policy; Oppose PPP model of afforestation
Over 100 civil society organisations from 15 states have flagged several loopholes in the Centre’s draft National Forest Policy 2018 and questioned environment ministry over the rationale of proposing involvement of private parties in regeneration of forests.

Fake meat to feed your dog, and save the planet
In America’s food-obsessed landscape, the quickest route to a new idea is to look for something already being done — and then make it vegan. Wild Earth Inc, a California startup, is doing that to pet food with lab-created proteins. Translated, that means fake meat for Fido.

Centre modifies rules for e-waste and biomedical waste management


Govt may ease green norms to boost affordable housing
In its effort to make ‘housing for all by 2022’ a reality, the Centre proposed to ease green norms for the building and construction sector, under which projects up to 50,000 sq metres will not require prior ‘environmental clearance.’

Centre raises compensation for death and injuries in human-wildlife conflict cases
Amid reports of increasing number of casualties in human-wildlife conflicts, the Centre has enhanced compensation for death and injuries to humans in such cases and advised states to keep on organising periodic awareness campaigns to sensitise general public living near national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves.

Four multilateral banks and GCF to partner with India's brainchild on solar alliance on March 10


Citing India, UNGA President says world needs science for addressing water scarcity


PM says India firm on environment commitment while carrying on its development agenda


Water level in 91 major reservoirs down by 2%


Report shows increase in extent of water bodies close to forests


Blue jeans, green drive


India hits 20GW solar capacity milestone
According to the latest India research report by green energy market tracker Mercom Capital, the utility-scale cumulative installations now stand at approximately 18.4 gw, with rooftop solar accounting for another 1.6 gw.

Urban heat island burns hole in fog over Delhi
Urban heat island refers to the higher temperature seen in a city compared with adjacent rural areas because of intense concrete development and reduced green cover. Warmer temperatures help fog dissipate.

Women who have been tortured for the environment
At the UN environment assembly in Nairobi the women’s rights organisations held a tribute ceremony on Monday. They highlighted the important role of women human rights defenders for a pollution-free future.


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