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DTE impact: MoEFCC asks Karnataka for clarity on forest land use, compensatory afforestation planned for Yettinahole project

India, Sept. 10 -- The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has directed the Karnataka government to submit a detailed report on various aspects of the contentious Yettin... Read More


Karnataka's deteriorating soil quality is a looming crisis for agriculture & environment

India, Sept. 3 -- In the vast farmlands of Karnataka, a silent crisis is brewing that threatens the future of agriculture and the environment. Recent data from the state's Agriculture Department revea... Read More


A recent study said parts of Mangaluru & Udupi would be under the sea by 2040. Not really, say other scientists

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Recently, scientists at the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy, Bengaluru, published a research paper which predicted that 5 per cent of the land in coastal Karna... Read More


Are melanistic leopards increasing in Karnataka, given frequent sightings? Sign of habitat loss, say experts

New Delhi, July 26 -- The frequent sightings of melanistic leopards, erroneously referred to as 'black panthers', in Karnataka have sparked curiosity and concern among wildlife enthusiasts and conserv... Read More


Karnataka to harness solar energy from 40 lakes with floating panels

New Delhi, July 15 -- In a promising convergence of science, environment and water resource management, Karnataka government is making strides towards generating solar energy from its waterbodies. Thr... Read More


Tanker economy revealed: Nexus between water mafia and politicians controls supply in Bengaluru

India, June 24 -- Tanker mafia given free rein to control supply, create water crisis A murky nexus between the water tanker mafia and politicians in Bengaluru is raising concerns about the city's wa... Read More