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Karnataka forest minister halts leasing of forest land for iron ore mining in Sandur
Karnataka's Minister of Environment has halted the handover of a forest area to a mining company, citing concerns over the felling of over 99,000 trees and potential environmental damage. The decision comes after Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy approved mining in the area. Social activists have raised objections, highlighting the risk of soil erosion and flooding. The mining company has faced allegations of violating forest rules in the past. The minister's directive aims to prevent further environmental degradation and has sparked a campaign against mining on social media.
A pivot to China saved Elon Musk. It also binds him to Beijing.
Elon Musk's intricate relationship with China through Tesla's Shanghai venture showcases both success and challenges. Musk's endeavors, including SpaceX and the X platform, intertwine with China, raising questions about influence and financial exposure.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev successfully undergoes emergency brain surgery; PM Modi wishes speedy recovery
Renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev underwent urgent brain surgery at a private hospital to address bleeding within the skull. The surgery, on March 17, was successful, and he has been making consistent progress. Despite suffering from severe headaches for four weeks, Sadhguru continued with his normal schedule and social activities, even conducting a function on March 8. Following advice from Dr Vinit Suri, he was admitted to the hospital on March 17, where a CT scan revealed brain swelling, leading to emergency surgery.
Why fashion's 'recycling' is not saving the planet
H&M aims to have all polyester in its collections made from recycled materials. However, most recycled polyester comes from plastic bottles, not old clothes. Recycling textiles is complex and costly, especially for clothes made from multiple fibres. Fashion brands often use recycled plastic, angering the food industry.
Why fashion's 'recycling' is not saving the planet
In Europe, most textile waste is either dumped or burned. Only 22 percent is recycled or reused -- and most of that is turned into insulation, mattress stuffing or cleaning cloths.
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View: The circular economic model must include refurbishment, recycling and reuse to save the planet
The 2020 Global e-Waste Monitor ranked India as the third-biggest contributor to e-waste in 2019, after China and the US, generating 3.2 million tonnes of e-waste annually. Frost & Sullivan estimates India's e-waste will be at 11.5 million metric tonnes by 2025. Unfortunately, only about 15-17% may get recycled.
Poverty is killing Amazon rainforest, treating soil and farmers better can help save what's left
The poverty in the Amazon needs to be addressed in order to protect the rainforest, according to experts. The combination of poverty and limited economic opportunities has led to deforestation as people clear more forest for agriculture. To combat this, experts suggest finding alternative livelihoods for people living in the region, such as sustainable harvesting of native products like açaí and cacao.
Earth has lost one-fifth of its wetlands since 1700 - but most could still be saved
Being close to a reliable source of water and generally flat, wetlands were always prime targets for building towns and farms. Draining their waterlogged soils has produced some of the most fertile farmland available.
Joshimath crisis: Sushma Swaraj strongly opposed dams on Ganga to 'save' Uttarakhand
BJP leader Sushma Swaraj was addressing the Lok Sabha as the then Leader of Opposition. Disasters are occurring in Uttarakhand as the Ganga river is being confined in tunnels, she had said. "Whatever amount of money may have been spent over them (dams), it will be less than the amount that will have to be spent over relief and rehabilitation of the displaced," she had said in 2013.
IFFCO to soon launch nano DAP at Rs 600/bottle of 500 ml; sees huge savings in forex, govt subsidy
IFFCO is also planning to launch nano-potash, nano-zinc and nano-copper fertilisers, its Managing Director U S Awasthi said while addressing an agriculture conference organised by digital media platform Rural Voice. In June 2021, cooperative IFFCO launched nano urea in liquid form as an alternative to conventional urea. It has also set up manufacturing plants to produce nano urea.
Govt saved banks from Rs 3 lakh cr of NPAs by clearing pending road projects: Nitin Gadkari
"There are 415 projects where 95 per cent of work is complete and are termed as delayed projects. When our government came in 2014, there were projects worth Rs 3.85 lakh projects which were shut for various reasons," he told the house during Question hour.
Sadhguru kicks off ScoreForSoil campaign, says every five seconds we are losing one football field worth of soil
The spiritual leader launched the campaign in the backdrop of the Football World Cup, seeking to encourage people to put up a video on social media of their best football shot and #ScoreForSoil in support of the ongoing Save Soil movement.
Natural farming to be included in agricultural curriculum, says minister Narendra Singh Tomar
The union minister informed that 100 per cent natural farming is being done in Dang district of Gujarat. In Himachal too, farmers are fast moving in this direction. Madhya Pradesh has planned it in 5,000 villages.
India has achieved target for ethanol blending 5 months before deadline: PM Modi
According to the report released by the "Expert Committee on Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India by 2025", 20% ethanol blending is within reach. The report further stated the annual plan for gradually rolling out the E20 ethanol in India. It also suggests the specific responsibilities of Union Ministries, State Governments and vehicle manufacturers for the production, supply and gradual rollout of 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025.
PM Modi to address programme on 'Save Soil Movement' on Sunday
The 'Save Soil Movement' is a global initiative to increase awareness about deteriorating soil health and bring about a conscious response to improve it, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement.
Urgent need to focus on soil conservation, review policies brought in for Green Revolution: Sadhguru
On stray cattle, which had become a poll issue in Uttar Pradesh recently, he said bovine animals are an asset and people keeping them should be incentivised with at least '500 a month to ensure that they are not allowed to stray, instead of depending on 'gaushalas' that can be unsustainable.
Sadhguru makes Trevor Noah trade laughs for serious talks, discusses his 100-day-long bike ride for ‘Save Soil’ movement
Sadhguru aims to talk to leaders, citizens and stake holders of 27 nations.
Digital Rupee to save costs of printing, distributing and storing cash
For every Rs 100 note, the cost works out to be about Rs 15-17 rupee (15-17% on each tender) in its four-year life cycle, according to a market estimate. The cycle entails a chain of printing new notes and soiled notes coming back to RBI via commercial banks.
India's wheat shipment to Afghanistan via Pakistani soil to begin in early February: Report
India has been pitching for providing unimpeded humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the country. It has already announced to send 50,000 tonnes of wheat and medicines to Afghanistan by road transport through Pakistan.
Pakistan agrees to let India transport wheat, life-saving drugs to Afghanistan on Afghan trucks: Foreign Office
On Thursday, Pakistan turned down India's wheat transit proposal. However, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Friday that the decision to let New Delhi send wheat and life-saving drugs to Afghanistan through Pakistan on Afghan trucks was formally conveyed to India.
Nano urea can enhance yields, save up to 50% nitrogen: Mansukh Mandaviya
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Indian Farmers Fertilizers Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has introduced the world's first Nano Urea, an innovative solution for reducing environmental pollution and soil health.
Soil moisture deficiency may force re-sowing of maize, soyabean in some states
Even as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday declared that monsoon rains have covered the entire country, large parts of the country are still waiting for good spells of rain to save the crops in the field. Farmers have complained that the weather office’s short-term forecasts--issued for a fortnight—on which they based their decision to sow, were off the mark.
IIT-KGP researchers develop technology to improve efficiency in fertiliser application
The differential global positioning system-enabled technology will facilitate cultivators to use nitrogen, phosphorus and potash (NPK) efficiently for automated soil nutrition management, the statement said.
Ayodhya ‘bhoomi poojan’: Vishwa Hindu Parishad reaches out to Dalits for soil collection
VHP said soil from major Valmiki temples, Sant Ravidas temple in Kashi, Tantya Bhil temple in Madhya Pradesh among others have sent soil to Ayodhya through VHP. This is done to ensure Dalits are not ignored in the mass Hindutva campaign.
Two agricultural experts from India named by UN chief to scientific group for 2021 food summit
Lal, a preeminent Indian-American soil scientist, was named last month as the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate for developing and mainstreaming a soil-centric approach to increasing food production that conserves natural resources and mitigates climate change.
Indian-American soil scientist wins prestigious World Food Prize
Dr Lal, in his career spanning more than five decades and four continents, has promoted innovative soil-saving techniques benefiting the livelihoods of more than 500 million small farmers, improving the food and nutritional security of more than two billion people and saving hundreds of millions of hectares of natural tropical ecosystems.
Government committed to saving land from getting degraded: Prakash Javadekar
"India will lead by example and cooperate with the world. We will make all necessary contributions in the matter," Javadekar said.
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