Is Coronavirus Outbreak Mending Nature?
The clear air and water due to lockdown globally suggests that nature is healing itself. During this coronavirus lockdown, the humans should take a note that their absence is making nature flourish.
ENVIRONMENT
Govt Starts Massive Plantation Across Srinagar
The Green Srinagar Initiative under Smart City mission under which purposeful plantation is undertaken annually in Srinagar district was launched Monday.
Air Pollution ‘Pandemic’ Shortens Lives Globally By 3 Years: Study
A ‘pandemic’ of air pollution is shortening people’s lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and causing 8.8 million premature deaths annually
Explained: Reasons Why We Need To Save Wildlife
The real reason to conserve wildlife in the wild is to conserve the ecosystems in which the relevant animals (and plants) live, because these ecosystems provide us with clean air, clean water, food, and shelter. Forest removal has climatic effects, increases erosion and silts up rivers.
70% Of Srinagar’s Sewerage Goes Into Dal Lake,STPs ‘Below Par’: Experts
“It has been reported that about 70% of the sewage generated in Srinagar City finds its way into the Lake. 3 STPs are functioning under the control of LAWDA.
Virus Fears Bring Down Pollution Levels In China
NASA satellite images show a dramatic fall in pollution over China that is “partly related” to the economic slowdown due to the coronavirus outbreak
Anti-Poaching Boat Launched In Dal Lake To Protect Migratory Birds
Wildlife Dept has taken this unique step to curtail poaching of migratory birds in Dal Lake, which has witnessed huge influx of migratory birds due to shrinking of Hokersar wetland
21 Indian Cities Among World’s 30 Most Polluted: Report
Delhi topped the list of most polluted capital cities in the world in 2019, according to a new report which also revealed that 21 of the world’s 30 most polluted cities are in India
Climate Change Threatens Future Of All Children: UN Report
Climate change, ecological degradation, migrating populations, conflict, pervasive inequalities, and predatory commercial practices threaten the health and future of children in every country
At Harwan, A Grid Station Eats Up Protected Fruit Bearing Trees
DC office has steered clear of granting explicit permission for felling of 17 fruit-bearing walnut trees at the proposed site for construction of grid station. But, all the trees at the site stand axed.
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