‘Rampant Felling Of Trees Affects Right To Clean Air’, Says PIL
Karnataka HC Issues Notice To Tree Authority
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https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/rampant-felling-of-trees-affects-right-to-clean-air–145883
Groundwater overexploited in 16% of talukas, mandals, blocks, at ‘critical’ levels in 4% of wells examined – Firstpost
Groundwater level in 16 percent of the taluka, mandal, block level units in the country fall under the “over-exploited” category, while 4 percent falls under the “critical” category, government data show.
Groundwater level of the 6,584 block, mandal, tehsil level units assessed by the Central Groundwater Board reveal that 4,520 units fall under the “safe category”, according to the data shared by the government in Lok Sabha last week.
As many as 1,034 units have been categorised as “over-exploited”, the data state
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Ancient Peruvian Water-Harvesting System Could Lessen Modern Water Shortages | VOA
Sometimes, modern problems require ancient solutions.
A 1,400-year-old Peruvian water-diverting method could supply up to 40,000 Olympic-size swimming pools’ worth of water to present-day Lima each year, according to new research published in Nature Sustainability.
It’s one example of how indigenous methods could supplement existing modern infrastructure in water-scarce countries worldwide.
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5 Most Water Intensive Crops – Claro Energy
In the scope of Indian agriculture, a variety of crops is cultivated in India due to the vastly distinct weather and soil conditions that are available in various topographies across the country. These crops are majorly divided into food grains, cash crops, plantation crops and horticulture crops. Water is one of the essential resources that are required for proper growth of these crops. The majority of the farmers are still dependant on growing water intensive crops. Irrigation water, exclusive of precipitation and stored moisture, is required to meet the consumption rate of a crop during its growth period. But the amount of irrigation water required differs for each plant, not only because different plants need to survive different environments, but also because each plant has its own unique physical features.The rural Indian population is largely dependent on agriculture as its primary source of livelihood. Agriculture is one of the major contributors to India’s GDP, with an 18% share (KPMG report), this population plays an integral role in the Indian Economy.
In this regard, we would like to highlight some of the most water intensive crops that are popularly grown by Indian farmers.
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A TV panel discussion on the Water Crisis facing India with Manohar Khushalani, Raghav Chadha and Madhavan
Prof. Manohar Khushalani appeared live in a program anchored by the charming Gargi Rawat, on the NDTV series, WE THE PEOPLE. with Co-panelists Raghav Chadha and VK Madhavan. There were also Videocons with Medha Patkar an Other from Chennai.
On We The People we talked about an an issue that concerns everyone – India’s impending water emergency. The crisis is all around us. Chennai is facing the worst water crisis it has ever seen. With lakhs of people depending on private water tankers as taps go dry, establishments have had to be shut down, children are skipping school and lining up for water. And while Chennai is the largest city facing a water crisis right now, there’s a drought like situation in almost half the country. Parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh too are reeling under the crisis. On this show, panelists talked about steps we can take to prevent an impending water emergency.
If you are really worried about the Water Crisis in India don’t miss this program. Click on the link below. It was telecast at 6pm Saturday, 29th June, 2019
Yet Another Dead Whale Is Grave Reminder Of Our Massive Plastic Problem
A sperm whale was found washed ashore dead after swallowing 64 pounds of plastic debris. The male sperm whale was found on the Murcian coast in southern Spain in late February, reminding us how critical plastic waste in the oceans has become.
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Two apartment complexes in Bellandur are setting an example in harvesting the rain – Bangalore Mirror
By Reya Mehrotra
With no Cauvery water connection and borewells running dry, Green Glen Layout in Bellandur has got its forces together to catch every drop of rain. Various apartment complexes in the layout have taken up rainwater harvesting and each is doing it their own way. With each heavy rain, apartments in Green Glen Layout save more than 3,000-4,000 litres of rainwater and have installing meters to curb water usage.
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Gita: When the senses contact sense objects
When the senses contact sense objects, a person experiences cold or heat or pain. These experiences are fleeting; they come and go. Bear them patiently.
Bhagavad Gita
Mangroves, reefs reduce losses from disasters – Word Bank | The Manila Times Online
The Philippines was able to save more than $1 billion in losses because of its natural systems, according to a World Bank report.
In its Lifelines: The Resilient Infrastructure Opportunity report released last week, the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) noted that “combining infrastructure with nature-based solutions” reduces countries investment needs.
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https://www.manilatimes.net/mangroves-reefs-reduce-losses-from-disasters-World-Bank/573837/
No Lessons Learnt from Chennai, 54K mangroves to be razed in Maharashtra for bullet train project – HT Report
Are we repeating the same mistakes again and again. Right now Chennai is facing the worst water crisis in history. It has 3 Rivers, 4 Reservoirs, 5 Wetlands, 6 Forests. One of the reasons for both the drought and earlier floods in Chennai, was because of real estate encroachment in Wetlands and around Reservoirs. Now read this Hindustan Times report, to find out what is happening in Maharashtra