Category : Climate Change


Telangana Budget Ignores Environment, Experts Warn

Environmentalists express concern as Telangana's state budget fails to allocate dedicated funds for air and water pollution, urban flooding, and green cover protection, despite long-term sustainability goals.

New Waste Rules, Same Old Crisis in Punjab and North India

Stringent Municipal Solid Waste Rules effective April 1, 2026, aim to tackle legacy waste and enforce segregation, but systemic failures in Punjab and North India highlight ongoing struggles with implementation and accountability.

Madurai Channel Clogged with Waste, Health Risks Persist

The Pudur channel in Madurai's Matthuthavani is carpeted with plastic, food waste, and bottles, causing blockages and foul odors. Residents blame restaurants and passersby, while officials promise stricter enforcement and cleanup.

Water Wars Impact Livelihoods, Need Policy Focus

Economic shocks from transboundary water conflicts are reshaping livelihoods, requiring urgent policies for labour and social protection, as highlighted by experts Sushanta Mahapatra and Madan Meher.

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