The Central Government's push to designate 56,825 sq km of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) faces fierce state opposition. Balancing deep-ecology conservation against local livelihood concerns remains critical for securing India's climatic and hydrological future.
Click to View MoreAmmonia is a vital but highly toxic industrial chemical used heavily in fertilizers and refrigeration. While the Haber-Bosch process sustains global agriculture, recent fatal leaks expose severe industrial safety gaps, highlighting the urgent need for stringent regulatory enforcement, robust disaster preparedness, and a transition to safe, green ammonia technologies.
Click to View MoreThe NGT’s action on illegal sand mining in Assam’s Kaldiya river exposes a wider national crisis. Unscientific extraction harms river ecology, groundwater and biodiversity, while sand mafias fuel revenue loss and conflict. Despite strong laws, weak enforcement persists. Technology-based monitoring, alternatives like M-Sand and stronger accountability are essential.
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