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    Bangladesh Bans Polythene Bags Again, Sparking Hopes for the Eco-Friendly ‘Sonali Bag’

    The latest ban, which came into effect on October 1 for superstores and traditional markets on November 1, isn’t the first time Bangladesh has imposed a ban on polythene bags.
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    In the Rajya Sabha: ESG Standards for Coal Industry Transformation

    CIL's initiatives illustrate a comprehensive approach to ESG standards, integrating environmental, social, and governance objectives, the coal and mines minister said.
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    Who Should Pay for Climate Loss and Damage?

    A small tax on just seven of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies could grow the UN Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage by more than 2000 per cent, as shown in an analysis by environmental organisations Greenpeace International and Stamp Out Poverty.
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    India: On the Road to Clean Energy, SECI signs MoU to promote Green Hydrogen Initiatives

    Produced using renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro and biomass, Green Hydrogen offers a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
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    India’s Street Vendors Demonstrate Business Leadership by Transitioning from Single Use Plastics to Reuse Systems

    Involving street vendors in the process to determine the appropriate enabling conditions would not only help the design of the policy, but can also support the emergence of simple and innovative solutions.
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    India Urges Global Leadership and Equity in Climate Action at CoP29 in Azerbaijan

    Kirti Vardhan Singh urged all nations to work with determination toward meaningful outcomes at CoP29, describing the conference as pivotal for shaping future climate action.
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    Delhi Air Pollution Crisis Deepens as AQI Breaches ‘Severe Plus’ Threshold

    The Supreme Court mandated that restrictions under GRAP-IV remain in place even if the AQI drops below 450. Additionally, states in NCR were ordered...
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    Childhood and Climate Change: Born and Growing up in a Gas Chamber

    Carbon deposits have been found in the lungs of children as young as four undergoing unrelated surgeries. This condition, known as anthracosis or “black lungs,” is usually observed in adults exposed to heavy smoke and dust, such as coal miners and smokers.
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    Students Spotlight War’s Human Toll at Hyderabad Peace Event

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    The return to the negotiating table after nearly two decades underscores the particular challenges faced by small, environmentally vulnerable economies.
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    Normalised Violence: How Bangladesh’s Chars Trap Women in Abuse

    Mainstreaming violence-against-women considerations into every programme – not only those labelled “gender” – is essential.

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    World Bank Injects $1.1 Billion to Shield Bangladesh’s Food Security and Livelihoods from Global Shocks

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    Only 10,000 of 60,000 NGOs Active in Nepal, Panel Told

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