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Kerala Nipah Outbreak Contained Through Coordinated Efforts

India’s decisive action in Kerala’s Nipah outbreak signals a notable boost in pandemic readiness, boosted by its National One Health Mission focused on integrating human, animal, and environmental health

August 01, 2024

India Urged To Lead In Clean Development, Not Follow Outdated Western Practices: Commonwealth Secretary General

Amid escalating climate impacts, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland urges India to reject outdated Western industrial practices and instead lead a pioneering shift towards a sustainable, clean development model for the Global South

August 01, 2024

Conservation Agriculture Can Nurture Food Systems In The Face Of Climate Change

With 2024 set to break all previous heat records, CIMMYT highlights the urgent need for sustainable food systems. New research shows how conservation agriculture can enhance crop yields while mitigating environmental impact

August 01, 2024

BASIC Ministers Call For Robust Climate Finance Ahead Of COP 29

Ministers representing the Global South push for trillions in annual support and a robust outcome at COP 29, while rallying global solidarity and reinforcing the role of the New Development Bank

August 01, 2024

EU Carbon Tax Proposal Will Not Aid Indian Exporters: GTRI

The work around the CABM proposed by the EU is unlikely to mitigate the financial burden of Indian exporters, says the think tank GTRI

August 01, 2024

Microbial Dyes Offer Health Benefits and Reduce Environmental Impact

With increasing environmental concerns raised by synthetic dyes, sustainably produced natural dyes are the need of the hour. These dyes should be safe, stable, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, and non-allergic

July 31, 2024

No Conclusive Data Linking Deaths To Air Pollution: Health Minister

Claiming that death and disease cannot be conclusively linked to air pollution, the union health minister has pointed to several Government initiatives, including clean LPG programmes to address pollution

July 31, 2024

Centre Disburses Over Rs 1,000 Crore For Ecological Restoration And Wildlife Habitats

The substantial government aid supports afforestation, habitat improvement, and urban green spaces, signalling a significant commitment to environmental sustainability

July 31, 2024

India Inc's Renewable Energy Progress Stalls: Report

Indian corporates are lagging on their renewable energy goals, with a new report revealing that only 5 percent of their electricity comes from renewables, despite a government mandate for 30 percent by 2030

July 31, 2024

EU Open To India Having Its Own Carbon Tax Mechanism

Confirmed the EU's proposal, Union Minister for Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal stated that India will evaluate the suggestion with the aim of devising a mechanism that not only protects its industries but also benefits its people

July 31, 2024
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