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India’s potent black carbon emissions from kerosene lamps make up 10% of total residential emissions: Study
Energy

India’s potent black carbon emissions from kerosene lamps make up 10% of total residential emissions: Study

Rohini Krishnamurthy
3 min read
Eastern India contributed 60% of India’s black carbon emissions from secondary light sources, it shows
MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024: Two from Kazakhstan, Peru recoginsed for projects on ecosystem restoration, preventing decline of bees
Wildlife & Biodiversity

MIDORI Prize 2024: Conservationists from Kazakhstan, Peru recognised for projects on ecosystem restoration, preventing decline of bees

Shimali Chauhan
2 min read
Each winner received a cash prize of $100,000
Govt brings all agri programmes under two umbrella schemes; total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore
Agriculture

Govt brings all agri programmes under two umbrella schemes; total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore

Shagun
2 min read
The rationalisation of various schemes has also been undertaken to provide flexibility to states
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India’s potent black carbon emissions from kerosene lamps make up 10% of total residential emissions: Study
Energy
India’s potent black carbon emissions from kerosene lamps make up 10% of total residential emissions: Study
By
Rohini Krishnamurthy
3 min read
MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024: Two from Kazakhstan, Peru recoginsed for projects on ecosystem restoration, preventing decline of bees
Wildlife & Biodiversity
MIDORI Prize 2024: Conservationists from Kazakhstan, Peru recognised for projects on ecosystem restoration, preventing decline of bees
By
Shimali Chauhan
2 min read
Govt brings all agri programmes under two umbrella schemes; total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore
Agriculture
Govt brings all agri programmes under two umbrella schemes; total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore
By
Shagun
2 min read
Lachu Lal Gond was treated for tuberculosis for almost seven years before being diagnosed with silicosis in 2022.
Health
Curse of silicosis: Madhya Pradesh’s forgotten miners battle misdiagnosis and lack of support
By
Bhagirath
6 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 20, 2024)
Governance
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 1, 2024)
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Overview of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in US
Forests
Insufficient compensation for downgraded protected areas poses global biodiversity threat, study finds
By
Shimali Chauhan
3 min read
Bird flu outbreak kills 47 tigers in 2 Vietnam zoos
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Bird flu outbreak kills 47 tigers in 2 Vietnam zoos
By
Nandita Banerji
2 min read
Decade since High-Level Meeting on national drought policy: Countries call for new global mechanism to address drought risk
Governance
Decade since High-Level Meeting on National Drought Policy: Countries call for new global mechanism to address drought risk
By
Shagun
2 min read
Nearly 7 in 10 cities concerned about greater exposure to climate sensitive infectious diseases: Report
Health
Nearly 7 in 10 cities concerned about greater exposure to climate-sensitive infectious diseases: Report
By
Madhumita Paul
3 min read
Thousands of displaced residents are facing severe shortages of relief materials, with many forced to shelter under makeshift plastic coverings
Natural Disasters
North Bihar battles worsening floods, affecting nearly 1.5 million people
By
Mohd Imran Khan
3 min read
Nepal floods: Record rainfall leaves 217 dead; family's harrowing ordeal highlights 'avoidable' disaster
Natural Disasters
Nepal floods: Record rainfall leaves 217 dead; family’s harrowing ordeal highlights ‘avoidable’ disaster
By
Rajesh Ghimire
5 min read
Basanti Gond showing a photograph of her husband Munni Lal, who died recently.
Mining
Curse of silicosis: How mining created a village of widows in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna
By
Bhagirath
4 min read
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