Tag: ENVIRONMENT
Health/Unmeasured burden: Drug-resistance in farm animals threatens human health in India
Experts stressed on a nation-wide surveillance system for monitoring AMR in animals. The burden of AMR in livestock and food animals has been poorly documented in India.
Climate Change/Is The Way We Consume Our Food Impacting Our Environment?
A small chocolate bar takes 21 litres of water to be produced while contributing to greenhouse gases in our environment. Are we consuming sustainably? It's time to rethink.
Politics in Maharashtra elections skirt around environmental issues
Environmental issues have blown hot and cold in the state. In some areas, the severe protests or legal action by the public has led to the government shelving or shifting the projects but in others, the government has been bulldozing its way through.
SC Rules to Save Mumbai’s Aarey: Big Victory for Protestors
Responding to protests against Aarey deforestation, SC says no further cutting of trees needed.
Keeping the Mahatma’s light shining
Over 6 million children in rural India have already been given this lamp at a subsidised rate of Rs 200 each.
‘Delhi Declaration’ at desertification summit: So near yet so far
Experts highlighted that the declaration diluted the importance of the rights of indigenous communities and women over land.
Universal Values for A Protective World
Can we build a just society if people see nothing wrong in snatching the share of others?
Protests to Save Mumbai’s Aarey Forest Continues Amid Conservation- Development Debate
Residents of Mumbai have been protesting against the rapid decay and damage caused to the Aarey forest.