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Megadrought hits biggest US reservoir

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 a white

July 9, 2022

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Reservoirs left with water less than last 10 years’ average

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 the month

July 5, 2022

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Traditional irrigation technique helps Kangra farmers

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 facilities…writes Rohit

July 1, 2022

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World against single use plastic

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 banned items…reports

June 24, 2022

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India ranks 3rd globally for renewable additions

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 recovery in

June 16, 2022

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2 billion people at risk as Third Pole faces water imbalance

The Third Pole, which includes the Tibetan Plateau and the surrounding Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges, is known as the “Asian water tower”. Rapid global warming has worsened the water imbalance for

June 11, 2022

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Southwest Monsoon progressing slowly this year

In the normal course, as on June 7, the SW Monsoon covers all four southern states and touched Maharashtra, especially the Konkan coastal areas and large parts of western Maharashtra…reports Asian Lite

June 8, 2022

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India calls for continued work on increased climate finance

Led by its Additional Secretary, Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Richa Sharma, a delegation of 10 officials from India are currently at Bonn for the negotiations, said a ministry official…reports Asian Lite

June 8, 2022

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Earth’s carbon levels are highest in human history

The meeting will take place against a backdrop of accelerating climate impacts and geopolitical tension…reports Asian Lite News The level of planet-warming carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere reached a record high in

June 5, 2022

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Stockholm+50 calls for ‘real’ commitment to environment

Stockholm+50 featured four plenary sessions in which leaders made calls for bold environmental action to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, reports Asian Lite News Hundreds

June 4, 2022

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