Climate change impact on Barind tract poses threat to fish species
Adverse impact of climate change has been posing a serious threat to indigenous fish species, particularly the small ones, as most of the water bodies are now dying in the region especially in its high
View ArticleUncertain future for Muthurajawela Wetland
Sri Lanka’s largest urban wetland, the Muthurajawela Wetland Sanctuary, performs many important ecological functions, particularly in the area off the North coast of Colombo up to Negombo. Many local and
View ArticleHC hauls up state for unabated wetlands violation
The Bombay high court has set a 15-day deadline for the state government to prepare a comprehensive plan for protection of wetlands. The move follows a public interest litigation alleging inaction on part
View Articleतालाब की जगह बन रही है सड़क
नरेला में तालाब और जोहड़ों की संख्या 20 हुआ करती थी कुछ ही सालों में दिल्ली के तालाब और जोहड़ सिर्फ किताबों और तस्वीरों में नजर आएंगे। साल दर साल जारी डिवेलपमेंट दिल्ली के सैकड़ों तालाबों को जमींदोज कर...
View Article15 bird species in India critically endangered
Even as conservation efforts at various levels continue to show hope for the future, the latest International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN) Red List of Birds (2013) shows that fifteen bird...
View ArticleCoastal zone authority steps in to check destruction of mangroves
KCZMA directs Ernakulam district administration to act on complaints The Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority (KCZMA) has intervened to check the destruction of mangroves in the coastal belt of...
View ArticleNorth American terrestrial CO2 uptake largely offset by CH4 and N2O...
The terrestrial ecosystems of North America have been identified as a sink of atmospheric CO2 though there is no consensus on the magnitude. However, the emissions of non-CO2 greenhouse gases (CH4 and
View ArticleImpact of Prosopis juliflora on nesting success of breeding wetland birds at...
Influence of exotic plant invasions on the structure and functional attributes of native ecosystems has been extensively documented and debated. The complex interactions of invasive species with native
View ArticleHC bans reclamation, development across all state wetlands
The Bombay high court on Wednesday ordered a total ban on reclamation and construction on wetlands in Maharashtra and called for prompt action against violations. Any land adjoining a water body, which...
View ArticleEPA and Army Corps bring clarity to Clean Water Act Expansion proposal
In a joint document the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers released a proposed rule to clarify protections provided by the Clean Water Act. Following Supreme Court decisions in 2001 and 2006, there has
View ArticleDespite HC ban, MBMC allows construction in mangrove areas
At present, dumpers, cement mixers and earth movers are being used in the area just outside the STP at Jesal Park. Although the Bombay High Court (HC) has banned reclamation and construction on...
View ArticleA wetland in East Delhi that even migratory birds shun
The transformation of Sanjay Lake from a wetland or a breeding ground for water birds into an artificial polluted lake is a cause of concern for environmentalists as well as residents of Mayur Vihar Phase
View ArticleDelay in biodiversity board formation irks green brigade
Environmentalists are irked with the delay in constitution of a biodiversity management board by the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC). The city's green brigade has demanded immediate formation of the
View ArticleForest dept, CIDCO plan mangrove wetland centre in Navi Mumbai
The mangrove cell is also planning to start the western coast’s first marine interpretation centre at Airoli. Soon, Mumbaikars can walk through the mangroves along the Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai...
View ArticleHC orders action against Essel World for causing harm to mangroves
The court asked Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to be made one of the respondents in this petition. The Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the Thane collector to take action against Essel...
View ArticleIndia Environment Portal Newsletter 19 - 26 April 2014
The weekly digest of important reports, research, policy documents, regulations, studies, court cases, protests,conflicts, initiatives, photos, data, statistics, infographics, presentations on the India
View ArticleNGT restrains DMRC and DJB from dumping waste on wetlands
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday restrained the Delhi Government, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and the Delhi Jal Board from releasing or storing any sewage or sludge in and around water bodies
View ArticleAmbelim locals grill panchayat on WRD's lake work
Villagers of Ambelim, at the panchayat's recent gram sabha, questioned the water resources department's project to develop Sanquinho lake, aka Sappu tollem, strongly objecting to the government's future
View ArticleBombay High Court ultimatum to Cidco to protect mangroves
Coming to the rescue of mangroves and surrounding wetlands in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has directed the state government and Cidco to stop dumping debris on wetlands. The HC has
View ArticleThe EPA is enhancing sustainability: one Great Lake at a time
Two Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants were awarded on Friday totaling $1 million earmarked towards Chicago green infrastructure projects. The projects will improve water quality in Lake Michigan.
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