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Environment Ministry's advisory panel gives nod for forest diversion to build Kalai-II hydel project in Arunachal

The Environment Ministry's forest advisory committee has given the green light for the Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, which will result in the clearance of over 860 hectares of forest land. This development comes at a cost, as it entails the destruction of more than 33,000 trees.

The Economic Times

Adani Group adviser on government expert panel raises eyebrows

Opposition parties attack Modi government for appointing Janardhan Chaudhary, an employee of Adani Group, to Environment Ministry's Expert Appraisal Committee. TMC MP Mahua Moitra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi question conflict of interest

The Hindu

M.P. strategy for tigers can help cheetahs too

M.P. tops 2022 tiger census with 50% surge, thanks to balancing predator and prey population. Active prey management, such as relocating tigers and prey, key to success. Similar strategy could help form viable cheetah population, despite 6 deaths in translocation project. Corbett National Park most populous reserve, but M.P. has…

The Hindu

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Environment Ministry plans test for reuse of Fukushima Pref. soil

Last month, the government announced it will conduct an experiment on the feasibility of relocating soil from sites where decontamination work was carried out following the 2011 accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. The soil is slated to be moved to three locations in the Kanto region.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Remote islands adopt renewable energy for disaster preparation

Generating renewable energy such as solar and wind power is becoming more common on remote islands across Japan with the aim of securing electric power in case of disasters, as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Panama confronts illegal trafficking of animals

In a tropical forest beside the Panama Canal, two endangered, black-handed spider monkeys swing about their wire enclosure balanced by their long tails

The Independent UK

Bleaching hits over 90% of Japan's largest coral reef

More than 90% of coral in the Sekisei Lagoon, located between Iriomote and Ishigaki islands in Okinawa Prefecture, has bleached, the Environment Ministry has announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Sudani Kicks Off Duties as Iraq PM with Fight Against Corruption

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani kicked off on Friday his duties after his government earned the parliament’s vote of confidence on Thursday. A majority of the 253 lawmakers present voted to appoint 21 ministers, with two posts — the Construction and Housing Ministry and the Environment Ministry — remaining…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EV car-sharing programs expanding in municipalities

An increasing number of municipalities are teaming up with car-sharing service operators to use electric vehicles while renting them to residents on weekends and holidays.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Germany: No option but to permit Russian uranium shipment

Germany says that it can’t stop a shipment of Russian uranium destined for French nuclear plants from being processed at a site in Germany because atomic fuel isn’t covered by European Union sanctions on Russia

The Independent UK

'Urban mines' set to ramp up metal recycling

The Environment Ministry plans to double the amount of metal recycled from discarded electronic devices, known as urban mines, by fiscal 2030.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

World Bank panel mulls investigation into complaints against Vishnugadh hydropower project

Residents of a village have alleged that the muck threatens a historic temple and construction has affected their livelihood and access to water

The Hindu

New e-waste rules threaten jobs, collection network

Electronic waste, or electronic goods that are past their shelf life, is largely handled by India’s vast informal sector

The Hindu

Wildlife amendments to “save entrepreneurs from harassment”

A notification proposing amendments to the Environment Protection Act by replacing fine for violators with imprisonment, was issued

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Egypt Seeks to Reduce, Capture and Store Carbon

Egyptian Petroleum Minister Tarek El Molla and Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad met on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the COP27 Climate Summit, which will be held in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh in November. They discussed organizing a number of events related to environmental sustainability, carbon reduction, capture…

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Cheetahs likely to arrive in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park before August 15

Officials are trying to complete the first transfer to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park before August 15

The Hindu

The debate around the Forest Conservation Rules

What are the Forest Conservation Rules and how will it affect forest dwellers and tribals? What is the government’s position on the updated rules?

The Hindu

Explained | Altering green laws

Will new penalties on environment violations soften the blow for air, water and land polluters?

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Environment Ministry proposes more fines, less imprisonment for violations

Fines proposed in lieu of imprisonment are 5-500 times greater than those currently levied

The Hindu

Right intent, confusing content

The core changes proposed by the Draft E-waste Management Rules require careful deliberation

The Japan News/Yomiuri

High temperatures prompt stream of heat alerts nationwide

As the rainy season comes to an abrupt end this summer in region after region, the "heat stroke alert" system established last year by the Environment Ministry and the Japan Meteorological Agency has already come into play.

The Times of India

Amul urges environment ministry to postpone ban on plastic straw by one year; cites paucity of paper straws

NEW DELHI: Leading dairy firm Amul has urged the environment ministry to postpone the ban imposed on plastic straw by one year due to lack of adequate availability of paper straws in the domestic as well as international markets.

The Hindu

E-waste rules specify recycling targets, ‘trading’ in certificates

Rules also bring into effect a system of trading in certificates, akin to carbon credits, that will allow companies to temporarily shore up shortfalls

The Hindu

Norms eased for GM crop research

The guidelines circumvent challenges of using foreign genes to change crops profile

The Hindu

Andaman and Nicobar islands to get gas plant

Environment Ministry has approved an exemption to laws governing regulation of coastal zones, paving way for gas-powered plants to be set up at Andaman and Nicobar islands

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