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Marigold revolution put farmers on path to prosperity

by NewsdeskEnvironmentIndia NewsSeptember 13, 2022September 13, 2022

The aromatic plants are hardy, less prone to animal attacks and, most importantly, have a huge demand in the perfume, flavouring and condiment industries…reports Ashutosh Kumar A new marigold revolution…

SINDHIS IN SEARCH OF POTABLE WATER

by NewsdeskAsia NewsEnvironmentWorld NewsAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022

Water is life, but in Sindh it breeds death! Water treatment plants in various towns in Sindh draw their raw water from the Indus River, or from canals, depending on…

Biden seeks to revive climate agenda

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEnvironmentUSAJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Biden, delivering a speech at a former coal-fired electricity plant in Massachusetts, said his administration would do whatever necessary, with or without lawmakers on board…reports Asian Lite News President Joe…

Heavy rainfall to continue in Western India

by NewsdeskEnvironmentIndia NewsJuly 14, 2022July 14, 2022

The monsoon trough is active and south of its normal position, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said…reports Asian Lite News With the monsoon trough active and continuing to be at…

Decriminalisation of certain sections of Indian Forest Act proposed

by NewsdeskEnvironmentIndia NewsJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022

The Indian Forest Act, 1927 provides a legal framework for the protection and management of forests, transit of forest produce and timber and the duty leviable on forest produce and…

Megadrought hits biggest US reservoir

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEnvironmentUSAJuly 9, 2022July 9, 2022

Lots of things underneath Lake Mead have resurfaced in recent weeks, including formerly sunken boats, as the lake’s water level is continuing to decline, reports Asian Lite News  Surrounded by…

Reservoirs left with water less than last 10 years’ average

by NewsdeskEnvironmentIndia NewsJuly 5, 2022July 5, 2022

None of the reservoirs in the southern region are showing any deficit, not even Kerala that had minus 52 per cent deficit as on June 30…reports Asian Lite News With…

Traditional irrigation technique helps Kangra farmers

by NewsdeskEnvironmentLITE BLOGSJuly 1, 2022July 1, 2022

In fact, people from other development blocks, where there are no such water channels, are moving away from cultivation to embrace other forms of livelihood because of lack of irrigation…

World against single use plastic

by NewsdeskEnvironmentLITE BLOGSJune 24, 2022June 26, 2022

With a push from the Centre/CPCB, almost all states and UTs are working towards implementing the ban by various means, including an emphasis on awareness and providing alternatives to the…

India ranks 3rd globally for renewable additions

by NewsdeskEnvironmentIndia NewsJune 16, 2022June 16, 2022

According to the report, India added 843 MW of hydropower capacity in 2021, raising the total capacity to 45.3 GW…reports Asian Lite News Despite the promise of a worldwide green…