In early December 2024, hopes for a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution were dashed as negotiations in South Korea stalled. Leading the campaign against the deal were major oil-producing…
Biodiversity and environmental conservation have become some of the most pressing global concerns today. The diversity of life on Earth, the interconnections between species, and the balance of natural ecosystems…
Jagaber Ali, son of Kareem, is a resident of Vengalur, Konapattu (PO), Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District. He is a AIADMK functionary in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, apart from his political…
Compiled By: Randall Sequeira and Ranjana Padhi Since May-June 2023, the Adivasi and Dalit communities of Tijmali, Kuturumali and Majhingimali, in Kashipur and Thuamal Rampur blocks in Raygada and Kalahandi…
For millions of Indians, Ganga starts from Gaumukh and culminates its journey at Gangasagar in Bay of Bengal at Sundarban. Every year, thousands of pilgrims’ throng to Gangasagar to visit…
Himalayan policy should emphasize sustainable livelihoods, environment protection and decentralization based strengthening of communities linked closely to national interests Civil Society magazine has recently published a series of interviews with…
Various countries are building large dams on Himalayan rivers. Apart from local factors this often gets discussed in terms of the conflicting interests of various countries. In the process the…
Viswamitra sage : (Addressing Beas and Satluj rivers)—You move like chariots to the sea, through the power of Indira. You are full of water and wish to unite with each…
by Abhilipsa Mohanty and Karshana Agarwal Introduction In this era of rapid industrialization and globalisation, where pollution has become a global problem, there arises a need to strike a balance…
On December 15th, many people in Syria felt the earth quake. Seismic scales registered above 3.0 on the Richter scale and could be felt up to 500 miles away. Natural…
(Feature Image: Tribals in Siang river belt in Arunachal Pradesh demonstrating against a proposed mega hydropower dam. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement/The Hindu) All through 2024, the vulnerable communities across Himalayan states…
The interlinking of rivers (ILR) is ill-conceived, ruinously expensive, technically questionable, ecologically devastating, and socially disruptive. Here’s why ILR needs to be scrapped, and integrated water resource management of river…
Mining magnates seem to have it all. Far more significant than royalty, such figures are the unelected captains of industry who know that governments will do whatever they can to…
WASHINGTON, DC – In July, the Serbian government reinstated the permits for Rio Tinto’s lithium mining project, after canceling them in 2022 following public protests. The decision triggered demonstrations, with…
During the heydays of military operations to steer the upswing of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) in early 90s, we would frequent a small but ravishing river, particularly…
In the arid and undulating landscape of Rajasthan, this village stands out like a green oasis. Teen Pokhar, with a little over 48 households, is a drought-proof village one hour…
BOGOTÁ – Fueled by the clean-energy transition and surging gold prices, demand for critical minerals and metals is rising at an unprecedented pace. This trend has supercharged mining activities, posing…
In the blind race of modernization, we are increasingly neglecting the importance of the environment. Presently, various parts of the country are facing severe environmental pollution crises. In such a…
The intricate tapestry of global cultures and societal frameworks owes much to the myriad events that unfurled over the course of history. The foundations laid by the advent of agriculture,…
World Soil Day reminds us of the vital role soil plays in sustaining life on Earth. However, celebrating soil for just one day is not enough to address the urgent…
To, Dr. P. Krishnaiah, I.A.S. (Retd.) Chairman, APPCB Sub: Misinformation and lack of transparency in toxic release incidents and accidents in general – Incident at Tagoor laboratories in particular Dear…
We should never forget that Dow Chemical was behind the infamous 1984 chemical leak in India. Neither should we forget the courage of those who have never stopped fighting for…
Environmental groups on Sunday decried the conclusion of a United Nations summit designed to secure an international treaty to combat plastic pollution after powerful oil- and gas-producing nations refused to…
There are some products whose hazards are so overwhelming that serious questions need to be raised whether or not there are any net benefits (any proven benefits minus all the…
In these times can you imagine a village in which almost no child goes to school regularly? Bodhepurva village, which suffers from extreme poverty and neglect, is one such village.…
In recent months a story from a remote village of Jhansi district (Uttar Pradesh) that attracted attention and won much appreciation at the national level has been that of the…
by César Gaviria and Patti Harris BOGOTÁ – The ocean is our greatest natural resource. It provides half the planet’s oxygen, helps to feed half the world’s people, and, as…
The BHP Group, as with other mining giants, has much explaining to do in the way it has approached the environment. It has become a master of the greenwashing experiment,…
Over a hundred activists & environmentalists across India call for a comprehensive review of the ‘Musi Riverfront Project’! Ensure the Ecological Free flow of Musi by ending pollution and not by…
In recent times a subject of great concern for health has been that powerful multinational companies are introducing several products which are highly hazardous for people, exposing them to several…
by Bharat Dogra and Jagmohan Singh Punjab has an exceptionally pervasive environmental crisis which can be seen in acute form even in relatively remote villages. In future the big steps…
by Bharat Dogra and Jagmohan Singh Conventional analysis of the well-being of farmers often looked at the productivity, yields and income derived from their farms. However it is increasingly realized…
To Ms Leena Nandan Secretary Union Ministry of Environment, Forests & ClimateChange (MEFCC) Dear Ms Nandan, I understand that your Ministry has denied clearance for a 1,500MW Pumped Storage Hydroelectric…
To Ms Leena Nandan Secretary Union Ministry of Environment, Forests & ClimateChange (MEFCC) Dear Ms Nandan,You are aware of the statutory obligation on the part of your Ministry and the…
To, The Chief Minister, Government of Telangana Praja Bhavan, Hyderabad E-mail: [email protected], The Minister, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, …
A grave threat looms over one of Assam's most important wildlife sanctuaries, the *Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary*. In these difficult times, we must protect our precious sanctuary at all costs. 👉…
On May 1 this year a highly tragic incident on a highway in Guangdong province of China received worldwide attention. Over 20 cars fell down one after the other in…
The pursuit of agricultural productivity has led to practices that are increasingly unsustainable. The world has grappled with the dual challenges of eradicating hunger and preserving the health of our…
A wake-up call before it is too late—the most important food crops—staple food of billions of people—rice and wheat are being targeted by GM crop promoting big business interests and…
On September 19 nearly 100 civil society representatives, farmer organizations, scientists and academics of Nigeria issued a statement calling upon their government to discontinue plans to introduce GM potatoes and…
Environmentalist and campaigner Rosemary Mason has been relentlessly exposing the insidious effects of agrochemicals on human health and the environment through a decade-long series of incisive reports. Many of these…
The crisis of drinking water has become a serious and growing challenge worldwide. This issue is worsening due to several factors, including climate change, population explosion, urbanization, industrialization, and imbalanced…
The Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) has rendered a great public service by very recently publishing a report titled ‘Bayer’s Toxic Trails’ which reveals how the German agrochemical giant Bayer has…
1. New GMO law in Senegal. On June 3, 2022, Senegal adopted a new law facilitating the entry of GMOs into the country, a law adopted under pressure from the…
Water is the fundamental element of life. It is essential for all living beings on Earth. However, due to increasing population and uncontrolled development, water scarcity has become a serious…
To Dr G.S Bhardwaj,Additional Director General of Forests (Project Tiger),Member Secretary,National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) New Delhi Subject: Objection to the NTCA's directive for the relocation of tribal communities from…
According to the six-monthly report of Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air, Delhi was the third most polluted city in India, where the amount of PM 2.5 was…
The most pressing environmental crisis of these times, our heating of the Earth through carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas pollution, is closely connected to our excessive energy consumption. And…
To Ms Leena Nandan Secretary Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MEFCC) Dear Ms Leena Nandan, I invite your attention to a disturbing news report that a large portion…
The entire world is observing with growing concern the activities of the Target Malaria project, which has declared the intention to carry out the first mondial trial of gene drive…
With the emergence of climate change mitigation and adaptation as very important challenges, an important discovery was that if many of the natural farming practices of traditional farming were brought…
While the scientifically established evidence regarding the adverse impacts of GM (Genetically Modified) crops and food on health, farming and environment increases, the powerful attempts to spread these crops have…
Destruction of Erra Matti Dibbalu (EMD), a unique geo-heritage feature of Visakhapatnam without Approvals under E R Act, CRZ and other relevant laws- Request for treating it as an environmental…
ToShri Mohan Charan Majhi Chief Minister Odisha Dear Shri Majhi, I wish to compliment the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) for imposing an environmental penalty of ₹71.16 crore on a…
In the middle of increasing reports of ecological ruin from Himalayan region, there are growing signs of campaigns to protect Himalayan environment in this ecologically crucial yet fragile region. In…
Some countries are taking up the promotion of natural farming crops which is very welcome. However a big problem and constraint arises when they say at the same time that…
To Ms Leena Nandan Union Secretary Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MEFCC) Dear Ms Nandan, I refer to a draft Notification (GSR 425 E dated 19-7-2024) issued by…
The spectre of eviction has continued to haunt the peoples of the Sundarban forests since the colonial times, if not since even further back. Come circa 2024, and this spectre…
The government is now the mother and father. It makes laws so that the general public remains within its ambit. But whether to follow this law or not is its…
Summer arrives every year, but this year’s heatwave has set new records, causing widespread concern. The distressing temperatures in April, May, and even June have not only worried environmentalists but…
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