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Take steps to fast-track and streamline forest clearances, says FAC

New Delhi, July 4 -- The forest advisory committee (FAC) has recommended the curbing of multiple enquiries for essential details, not insisting on hard copies of project details, and reviewing pendenc... Read More


73% of non-marine UNESCO sites at severe water risk: WRI report

New Delhi, July 3 -- A new analysis shows 73% of all non-marine UNESCO World Heritage Sites are exposed to at least one severe water risk (water stress, drought, river flooding or coastal flooding), w... Read More


Take steps to fast-track forest clearances: FAC

New Delhi, July 3 -- In a bid to streamline the forest clearance process, the forest advisory committee (FAC) has recommended curbing multiple enquiries for essential details, not insisting on hard co... Read More


Take steps to fast-track and streamline forest clearances, says FAC

New Delhi, July 3 -- In a bid to streamline the forest clearance process, the forest advisory committee (FAC) has recommended curbing multiple enquiries for essential details, not insisting on hard co... Read More


'73% non-marine UNESCO sites at severe water risk'

New Delhi, July 2 -- A new analysis shows 73% of all non-marine UNESCO World Heritage Sites are exposed to at least one severe water risk (water stress, drought, river flooding or coastal flooding), w... Read More


73% non-marine unesco sites at severe water risk: WRI REPORT

New Delhi, July 2 -- A new analysis shows 73% of all non-marine UNESCO World Heritage Sites are exposed to at least one severe water risk (water stress, drought, river flooding or coastal flooding), w... Read More


'In-principle' forest approval granted to Sawalkot hydro project on Chenab

India, July 2 -- The forest advisory committee (FAC) has granted 'in-principle' approval for diversion of 847.17 ha. of forest land for construction of Sawalkot HEP (1856 MW) in Jammu and Kashmir, acc... Read More


Draft notification for carbon rules issued

New Delhi, July 1 -- The union environment ministry has issued a draft notification on greenhouse gases emission intensity (GEI) targets for industries under India's carbon credit trading scheme. Thes... Read More


Taj Mahal among heritage sites exposed to water risks: World Resources Institute

India, July 1 -- As many as 73% of all non-marine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including in India, are exposed to at least one severe water risk (water stress, drought, river or coastal flooding), wit... Read More


Centre issues draft rules to ease tree felling on farm land

New Delhi, June 30 -- The Centre has issued model rules for the felling of trees on agricultural land in a bid to promote agroforestry with the aim of doubling farmers' incomes, increasing tree cover ... Read More