Forests
Stop farming on Yamuna floodplains by 2020: NGT to DDA
posted 1 year 4 months agoNGT orders DDA to ensure farming on the Yamuna floodplains is stopped by 2020

Telangana government, tribals oppose uranium mining in Nallamala forests
posted 1 year 4 months agoTelangana government, tribals stand against proposed uranium mining in Nallamala forests

100 wetlands identified for restoration in next five years
posted 1 year 4 months agoGovernment identifies 100 wetlands for restoration in next five years

Thousands ignored while Sardar Sarovar dam fills to capacity
posted 1 year 4 months agoSardar Sarovar dam fills up while ignoring thousands in submergence area

Centre promises 43 to 55 litres water per person per day to 15 crore rural households by 2024
posted 1 year 4 months agoCentre to provide 43-55 litre/day water per person to rural households by 2024

Hydropower in the Himalayas: Potential and risks
posted 1 year 4 months agoWorldwide, the demand for energy has risen significantly and quickly, leading to serious impacts on environmental sustainability and hindering global efforts to mitigate climate change. Hydropower, a leading renewable option has the additional benefits of water storage for agriculture and other uses.

Beyond the death toll: The everyday violence of Assam’s floods
posted 1 year 4 months agoFloods are an annual phenomenon in Assam. They are as integral to the state as the Brahmaputra River is, and each monsoon, we are reminded that Assam exists (or is drowning). As I write this piece, Assam is slowly recovering from the first wave of flood this monsoon.

Mangroves: Powerhouses of carbon storage the planet desperately needs
posted 1 year 5 months agoStraddling land and sea and swarming with life, mangroves are key to healthy coastal ecosystems. They are recognised for their role as storm barriers, protecting coastal areas from flooding and erosion by dissipating the energy of huge waves. They act as nurseries for fish, help filter river water of pollutants and trap excess sediment before it reaches the ocean.

Government set to conserve India's springs
posted 1 year 5 months agoGovernment rolls out plan to revive springs across the country

P Sainath: The water crisis is not caused by drought
posted 1 year 5 months agoP Sainath has been documenting stories from rural India for over three decades now.
