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    Govt Intensifies Efforts to Combat Industrial Pollution

    The minister said that the government is intensifying its efforts to combat environmental pollution through stricter regulations, improved monitoring systems, and better utilization of...
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    Clean tech

    Coal Ministry Reports Record Production and Dispatch Figures for July 2024; Launches Initiative for Water Body Rejuvenation

    Minister for coal, G. Kishan Reddy emphasized the transformative potential of effectively utilizing mine water, including its use for industrial purposes, groundwater recharge, high-tech...
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    Bhutan

    Mass Tourism Brings Dollars But With All The Baggage

    Post-pandemic Asia is trying to revive its tourism revenues. But overtourism is taking a toll on the environment and local life. Sustainable tourism needs...
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    Clean tech

    MoEFCC Proposes Revamping Pollution Permits to Curb Environmental Impact

    As the ministry prepares to finalize the reforms in the coming months, all eyes are on the potential transformation in India's industrial landscape towards...
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    Clean tech

    Rich Countries Accused of Overstating Climate Finance by Billions, Reveals Oxfam Report

    Oxfam's report indicates that the discrepancy arises from various accounting practices employed by donor countries. It says that developing nations are at risk of...
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    Clean tech

    Coal Ministry Holds Stakeholders’ Consultation on Draft Mining Plan Guidelines for Coal and Lignite

    Officials said that the forthcoming mining plan guidelines will uphold the highest standards of environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and ethical mining practices, ensuring a...
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    Clean tech

    Will the Move Towards a Cleaner, Sustainable Future Carry Along Coal Miners?

    Coal Transition Poses Significant Challenges for Marginalized Communities, reveals a study by the National Foundation for India. The study calls for community-specific policies and...
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    Air

    UNICEF-Backed Report Says Pollution Killed 1.69 Lakh Children in India in 2021

    The State of Global Air report published in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns on Wednesday that air pollution is increasingly impacting...
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    Afghanistan Sees Surge in Child Diarrhea Cases Amid Heat and Water Crisis

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    Nepal: Officials Charged in Bal Mandir Fund Embezzlement Scandal

    Stakeholders, including child rights advocates, urge the government to strengthen monitoring mechanisms for organisations like Bal Mandir.
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