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    Nature’s Carbon Sink Faces Critical Collapse Amidst Climate Crisis

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    Supreme Court Orders Action Against Stubble Burning as Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates

    The Supreme Court’s summons serves as a wake-up call for Punjab and Haryana to address the issue of stubble burning, and it reinforces the...
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    India’s Renewable Energy Revolution a Beacon of Hope in Global Energy Transition, Says IEA Report

    By 2024, solar power is projected to account for nearly 60 per cent of India's renewable energy capacity, significantly contributing to the national grid...
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    Global Forest Declaration Assessment Highlights Urgent Action to Combat Deforestation

    The Forest Declaration Assessment report serves as both a critical reminder and a call to action for governments, businesses, and civil society to renew...
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    Nepal Faces Pressure to Protect Indigenous Lands Amid Hydropower Controversy

    The coalition is demanding an immediate cessation of the Chhujung Khola project and an overhaul of the environment impact assessment process to ensure thorough...
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    World Bank to Invest $300 Million in Bangladesh’s Clean Air Project

    The funding will come from an International Development Association credit, potentially supplemented by a grant for clean cooking initiatives as part of the National...
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    Climate change

    Ozone Layer on Track for Recovery, Says WMO

    According to the WMO, the ozone layer could recover to pre-1980 levels by around 2066 over the Antarctic if current policies remain in place....
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    NAFED and NCCF Set to Procure Every Grain of Pulses Directly from Farmers Within Two Years: Amit Shah

    With direct procurement, digital transparency, and welfare measures, India’s cooperative movement is poised for significant growth, promising higher incomes for millions and greater food security for the nation.
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    Super El Niño Threatens Pakistan: Climate, Economic, and Human Security Risks Escalate

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