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Daily Court Digest Major environment orders (March 10, 2025)

New Delhi, March 11 -- Do tree census in Taj Trapezium Zone: SC to Forest Research Institute The Supreme Court bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh stated that the purpose of ... Read More


No surprises as Delhi continues to be most polluted capital 13 out of 20 most polluted cities found in India

New Delhi, March 11 -- Thirteen of the world's 20 most polluted cities are located in India, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya claiming the top spot, according to a recent report released on March 11. The W... Read More


Environmental disaster looms over North Sea after two ships collide

New Delhi, March 11 -- A collision between a cargo ship carrying toxic chemicals and an oil tanker transporting jet fuel for the United States military in the North Sea raised concerns about an enviro... Read More


Bread of the tropics: Thousands of years of indigenous practices have ensured survival of cassava, finds study

New Delhi, March 10 -- Thousands of years of indigenous farming myths and cultural traditions have been key to the survival of the cassava crop (the source of tapioca), a new study has found. Cassava... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 10, 2025): 10 STPs of 340 MLD capacity were operational during Mahakumbh 2025

New Delhi, March 10 -- Sewage management at Mahakumbh Mela In Prayagraj, 10 sewage treatment plants (STP) with a total capacity of 340 million litres per day (MLD) were operational to treat the sewage... Read More


Biosolids hold untapped potential - using them can revolutionise Indian farming

New Delhi, March 10 -- Agriculture in India is a key sector of the nation's economy, employing approximately 60 per cent of the population and contributing significantly to the country's gross domesti... Read More


Unlocking trillions: How REFO could transform India's energy landscape

New Delhi, March 10 -- India's ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 demands an infusion of roughly Rs 33 lakh crore, yet there is a significant financing gap in the sector.... Read More


Food security must prioritise Indigenous knowledge over corporate control

New Delhi, March 10 -- Food sovereignty is under threat, particularly in Indigenous food systems, which serve as biodiversity hotspots. Yet, policies continue to favour monocultures, chemical inputs a... Read More


How geomatics can be used to accurately assess urban flash flood risks

New Delhi, March 10 -- Rapid urbanisation at the cost of waterbodies, unplanned settlements and changing weather patterns are increasing the risk of flash floods and similar problems in Chennai, Delhi... Read More


US butterfly populations plummet by 22% in two decades

New Delhi, March 7 -- Butterflies in the United States are disappearing at an alarming rate, with a new study revealing a 22 per cent decline in their populations over the past two decades. Scientists... Read More