Source: Down to Earth Relevance: New Plastic Waste Management Rules 2021 and issues associated with it Synopsis: The recently announced Plastic Waste Management Rule 2021 prohibits 20 identified single-use plastic items by 2022 to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. However, civil societies have raised some concerns with the new provisions. Must read: Beating… Continue reading Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
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A third of India’s coastline underwent erosion in 28 years, Bengal worst affected
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? According to a recent technical report by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), between 1990 and 2018 nearly 32% of India’s coastline underwent sea erosion and 27% of it experienced expansion. NCCR carried out a national shoreline change assessment mapping for Indian coast using 28 years… Continue reading A third of India’s coastline underwent erosion in 28 years, Bengal worst affected
African cheetahs in Kuno-Palpur: Have we assessed disease risks well
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 What is the disease risk?4 Concerns What is the news? The forest minister of Madhya Pradesh had announced in July that 10 male and 10 female cheetahs will be flown from South Africa to Gwalior in two phases in November. They will then be sent by… Continue reading African cheetahs in Kuno-Palpur: Have we assessed disease risks well
In Karur, a conservation dilemma regarding the slender loris
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? The district forest officer (DFO) of Karur district has recently submitted a proposal for implementing a species recovery programme to protect and improve the population of the endangered slender loris. Threats to the species Since there is great demand for keeping these animal as pets, they are… Continue reading In Karur, a conservation dilemma regarding the slender loris
Palm oil and environmental, social challenges in India: The road ahead
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: importance of palm oil for India Synopsis: Oil palm is a valuable economic crop and a source of employment across developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Importance of palm oil and various challenges associated with its production. A brief look. Contents1 Context2 Palm oil consumption in India3 Benefits… Continue reading Palm oil and environmental, social challenges in India: The road ahead
India’s water crisis: It is most acute for women
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Implications of water crisis on women Synopsis: Water crisis affects women disproportionately compared to men. An analysis Contents1 Context2 Extent of water stress in India3 Water crisis and women4 Way forward Context India has 16% of the world’s population, but possesses only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources. India is… Continue reading India’s water crisis: It is most acute for women
Beating plastic pollution (On plastic waste management rules)
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Issue of Plastic waste management Synopsis: Effective implementation of New Plastic Waste Management Amendment rules offers a solution to address plastic pollution Contents1 Context2 The Plastic Waste Rules 3 Extent of plastic pollution in India4 Issues with plastic waste mgmt Context Central government on 12th of August notified The Plastic Waste Management… Continue reading Beating plastic pollution (On plastic waste management rules)
India’s climate mitigation plans face a threat as Earth warms
Source: Business standard Relevance: Implications of climate change on the renewable energy sector in India. Synopsis: Threats posed by climate to India’s renewable energy sector and possible solutions. Context India recently renewed its target for renewable energy installation to 450 GW by 2040 from earlier 175 GW by 2022. But this plan is threatened by… Continue reading India’s climate mitigation plans face a threat as Earth warms
India to recalibrate air quality norms next year
Source: Times of India What is the news? India is likely to have new national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in 2022, which will consist of more pollutants including ultra fine particulate matter of less than PM2.5. CPCB has awarded the work of updating NAAQS to the IIT Kanpur led team of experts. The team… Continue reading India to recalibrate air quality norms next year
Good news on news (On new IT rules)
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Bombay High Court has stayed part of the new IT rules which aim to control the news media along with social media and OTT platforms. What did the court say? The court identified the threat to free expression and argued that the rules are subordinate legislation… Continue reading Good news on news (On new IT rules)
