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Climate Change Impact on Wayanad Landslides: Study Reveals Key Findings
The World Weather Attribution (WWA) study revealed that the devastating landslides in Wayanad, which resulted in more than 200 fatalities, were heavily influenced by human-induced climate change. On July 30, Wayanad received 140 mm of rainfall in a single day, marking it as the third heaviest one-day rainfall event in the district's history. The st...
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What Caused Deadly Kerala Landslides? Study Points To These Factors
Climate change, fragile terrain and loss of forest cover created the perfect recipe for the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district that claimed 123 lives, according to studies conducted over the years.
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"Substantial Issue": National Green Tribunal Takes Up Manipur "Forest Cover Loss"
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken note of a social media post by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on forest cover loss in the state due to deforestation and illegal opium poppy cultivation.
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Video: "Some Mind-Boggling Data," Says Manipur Chief Minister On Forest Cover Loss
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today said 291 encroachers have been evicted from the state's reserved and protected forests after the BJP came to power in 2017.
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"996 New Villages, Poppy Cultivation, Forest Cover Loss": Manipur Chief Minister On Illegal Immigrants
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has doubled down on the state government's claim that a major factor behind the ethnic crisis in the border state was the "massive influx of illegal immigrants from Myanmar".
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India Lost 2.33 Million Hectares Of Tree Cover Since 2000: Global Forest Watch
India has lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000, equivalent to a six per cent decrease in tree cover during this period, according to the latest data from the Global Forest Watch monitoring project.
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Delhi Police Arrests Neeraj Bawana Gang Shooter After Brief Encounter
Neeraj, who was riding a pillion, escaped into the nearby forest area under the cover of darkness. However, he left his firearm behind, the officer said.
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Royal Bengal Tiger Covers 2,000 Km For Suitable Territory, Spotted In Odisha
The male tiger, whose stripe pattern was found to be similar to a big cat photographed in a forest in Maharashtra, has been sighted in the Mahendra forest range in Odisha's Gajapati district since September.
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"Delhi Needs Alternate Forest": Hight Court Asks Authorities To Find Land
Stressing on the need for greater green cover in the national capital, the Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the authorities to find land to create another forest area besides the ridge.
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Widening Roads, Hydro Projects Main Reasons For Himachal Landslides: Experts
Unscientific constructions in the ecologically fragile Himalayas, depleting forest cover and structures near streams blocking the flow of water are causing frequent landslides in Himachal Pradesh, say experts.
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India's Greenhouse Emissions Rate Dropped By 33% Over 14 Years: Report
India's greenhouse emissions rate dropped by a faster-than-expected 33% in 14 years as renewable energy generation rose and forest cover increased, according to two officials privy to latest assessment made for submission to the United Nations.
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"Trees Critical To Slowing Climate Change": WEF Top Official To NDTV
The World Economic Forum's trillion trees movement, aimed at growing, restoring, and conserving one trillion trees around the world to combat climate change and preserve biodiversity, has gained momentum.
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Continuous Increase In Green Cover In Delhi Welcome Sign: Centre To High Court
The Centre, in an affidavit filed before the court, submitted that the rising denser forest areas signifies an "increase in the capacity of forests to sequester carbon and mitigate environmental pollution".
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World Forest Cover Decreased By Over 60% In 6 Decades: Study
The global forest area per capita has decreased by over 60 per cent over the past 60 years, a loss that threatens the future of biodiversity and impacts the lives of 1.6 billion people worldwide, according to a study.
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Maximum Forest Cover Lost In Arunachal Pradesh In 2021
Forest cover in the Northeast reduced by 1,020 sq km in 2021 compared to the area in 2019 mainly due to anthropogenic pressure and developmental activities, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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Climate Change Impact on Wayanad Landslides: Study Reveals Key Findings
The World Weather Attribution (WWA) study revealed that the devastating landslides in Wayanad, which resulted in more than 200 fatalities, were heavily influenced by human-induced climate change. On July 30, Wayanad received 140 mm of rainfall in a single day, marking it as the third heaviest one-day rainfall event in the district's history. The st...
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What Caused Deadly Kerala Landslides? Study Points To These Factors
Climate change, fragile terrain and loss of forest cover created the perfect recipe for the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district that claimed 123 lives, according to studies conducted over the years.
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"Substantial Issue": National Green Tribunal Takes Up Manipur "Forest Cover Loss"
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken note of a social media post by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on forest cover loss in the state due to deforestation and illegal opium poppy cultivation.
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Video: "Some Mind-Boggling Data," Says Manipur Chief Minister On Forest Cover Loss
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today said 291 encroachers have been evicted from the state's reserved and protected forests after the BJP came to power in 2017.
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"996 New Villages, Poppy Cultivation, Forest Cover Loss": Manipur Chief Minister On Illegal Immigrants
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has doubled down on the state government's claim that a major factor behind the ethnic crisis in the border state was the "massive influx of illegal immigrants from Myanmar".
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India Lost 2.33 Million Hectares Of Tree Cover Since 2000: Global Forest Watch
India has lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000, equivalent to a six per cent decrease in tree cover during this period, according to the latest data from the Global Forest Watch monitoring project.
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Delhi Police Arrests Neeraj Bawana Gang Shooter After Brief Encounter
Neeraj, who was riding a pillion, escaped into the nearby forest area under the cover of darkness. However, he left his firearm behind, the officer said.
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Royal Bengal Tiger Covers 2,000 Km For Suitable Territory, Spotted In Odisha
The male tiger, whose stripe pattern was found to be similar to a big cat photographed in a forest in Maharashtra, has been sighted in the Mahendra forest range in Odisha's Gajapati district since September.
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"Delhi Needs Alternate Forest": Hight Court Asks Authorities To Find Land
Stressing on the need for greater green cover in the national capital, the Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the authorities to find land to create another forest area besides the ridge.
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Widening Roads, Hydro Projects Main Reasons For Himachal Landslides: Experts
Unscientific constructions in the ecologically fragile Himalayas, depleting forest cover and structures near streams blocking the flow of water are causing frequent landslides in Himachal Pradesh, say experts.
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India's Greenhouse Emissions Rate Dropped By 33% Over 14 Years: Report
India's greenhouse emissions rate dropped by a faster-than-expected 33% in 14 years as renewable energy generation rose and forest cover increased, according to two officials privy to latest assessment made for submission to the United Nations.
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"Trees Critical To Slowing Climate Change": WEF Top Official To NDTV
The World Economic Forum's trillion trees movement, aimed at growing, restoring, and conserving one trillion trees around the world to combat climate change and preserve biodiversity, has gained momentum.
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Continuous Increase In Green Cover In Delhi Welcome Sign: Centre To High Court
The Centre, in an affidavit filed before the court, submitted that the rising denser forest areas signifies an "increase in the capacity of forests to sequester carbon and mitigate environmental pollution".
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World Forest Cover Decreased By Over 60% In 6 Decades: Study
The global forest area per capita has decreased by over 60 per cent over the past 60 years, a loss that threatens the future of biodiversity and impacts the lives of 1.6 billion people worldwide, according to a study.
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Maximum Forest Cover Lost In Arunachal Pradesh In 2021
Forest cover in the Northeast reduced by 1,020 sq km in 2021 compared to the area in 2019 mainly due to anthropogenic pressure and developmental activities, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
