DODA VILLAGE CRACKS
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After Joshimath, now Doda? Land subsidence in Chenab Valley village; 300 evacuated

Government official tells Down To Earth situation is not similar to Joshimath
February 03, 2023
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Union Budget 2023-24: India’s farmers can take to organic agriculture with proper support
Union Budget 2023-24: India’s farmers can take to organic agriculture with proper support
Meagre allocations to organic/natural farming is negligible compared to huge funding …
February 03, 2023
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Resource wise: This panchayat head in Tamil Nadu uses tech to curtail water and power wastage
Resource wise: This panchayat head in Tamil Nadu uses tech to curtail water and power wastage
K Kanchana Kannaperumal installed sensors in eight villages of her panchayat; the move has …
February 03, 2023
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Agriculture

Activists object to food safety draft issued by FSSAI for GM crops; demand amendments
The tests suggested by activists for approval of GMOs were conducted in the case of Bt brinjal. Photo: iStock
FSSAI notification lacks tests for potential toxicity, allergenicity and checking …
February 03, 2023
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Warming beyond borders: Amazon deforestation heats up Tibet, says new study
Warming beyond borders: Amazon deforestation heats up Tibet, says new study
There are no borders in the fight against climate change, cooperation is the key, says …
February 03, 2023
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Forests

Germany commits over $200 million for shattered Brazillian Amazon; but is it enough?
Germany commits over $200 million for shattered Brazillian Amazon; but is it enough?
The flow of capital alone won’t combat the issue of deforestation until its …
February 03, 2023
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Health

WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage
The zero-draft of the pandemic treaty was established based on recognising the “catastrophic failure of the international community in showing solidarity and equity in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.” Photo: iStock
Many believe draft unlikely to survive in current form due to Big Pharma, particularly in EU
February 03, 2023
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Health

Global spread of vaccine-derived polio still a high risk: WHO
The WHO panel reviewed the data on wild poliovirus (WPV1) and circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses (cVDPV) for the global target of WPV eradication and cessation of cVDPV2 outbreaks by the end of 2023. Photo: iStock
Recommends declaring transmission as a national public health emergency, ensuring …
February 03, 2023
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Energy

Budget kick: Keep these factors in mind while setting up a Bio-CNG plant
Budget kick: Keep these factors in mind while setting up a Bio-CNG plant
Political and institutional support must be gained through a sustained and deliberate …
February 03, 2023
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