Tourism in Uttarakhand needs regulation
1.3 million pilgrims go for Char Dham Yatra in a month; no assessment of impact, carrying capacity
Soon, an early warning system for cyclones and floods
Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for Africa and Asia was put in place soon after the 2004 tsunami hit the Indian …
Eco-sensitive zones subverted
States exclude ecologically rich areas around parks from regulation to allow industries
Subansiri dam protests: blockade of Arunachal Pradesh continues
Assam appoints group of ministers to talk to agitating people
Hong Kong Convention in way of ban on toxic exports
Could prove the death knell for Basel Convention
'Bt cotton has improved farmers' lives'
At the same time genetically modified cotton has increased fertilizer and water usage, resulting in high input costs, says study funded by farmers'…
Health millennium goals neglected in Asia-Pacific region: UN report
3 million children below five died in 2010 alone
Recycling metals better for environment than mining or production: UNEP panel
Its two reports advocate improvements in recycling systems, adoption of product-centric approach
Adani project in Mundra has violated environmental norms: MoEF committee report
Report recommends reform of coastal zone regulations, establishment of environment restoration fund
India bans animal testing for cosmetics
Standards for alternative tests to be set; amendments to acts and laws required
Budget through the years post liberalisation
Run up to Budget 2012-13
Green tribunal halts land acquisition for POSCO
South Korean steel giant acquired 1,093 ha without waiting for environmental clearance
Nations discuss ban on toxic exports
Ban Amendment seeks to curb export of hazardous waste by rich countries to the poor, but has not been brought into force since 1994
Court stays works on Hyderabad Metro Rail corridor
Reprimands government for realigning the route without consulting the public
South Asia
Drought of equity
A large part of Maharashtra has been declared drought-hit. But distribution of water is quite incongruous. While the few who are politically and …
COVID-19: Global recession, unmatched in 80 yrs, currently underway, says World Bank analysis
The average developing economy is less well placed to respond to a global downturn now than before the 2009 global recession
Letters
Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: What happened?
The intractable problems of Boko Haram and Islamic State, coupled with kidnappings, have created a security crisis in the country
Tata Mundra power project blamed for falling fish catch
Project yet to become fully functional has already destroyed creeks and mangroves, says report
COVID-19: 400 mln jobs lost in Q2 2020, says ILO
Job losses up 400% in Africa, Asia since first 3 months; working hours lower than estimates
COVID-19: Developing countries in unprecedented debt situation
Demand for a ‘global debt deal’ picks up
Natural highways
The aviation sector is struggling for survival, while roadways and railways are bleeding the treasury dry. Inland navigation is economical and …