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Topic: environment

Sriharikota, we have a problem. The ground is eroding

ISRO’s spaceport island has lost over 100 metres of shoreline to erosion in the last 4 years. Scientists may now have to zero in on a new launchpad for India’s space ambitions.

Climate change is transforming the way we speak. And that’s a good thing

'Natural' disasters are increasingly not that, after all. And is a fire really 'wild' if its size and intensity largely result from man-made emissions?

Who are the ‘guests that never left’? New book documents India’s invasive alien plants

Mexican Poppy, a toxic yellow flower that is found on roadsides & near fields is one of India's many invasive species. In Hindi, it is aptly called ‘Satyanashi’ or destroyer. 

The bald truth of a 70-hour work week & the Apple of my spy

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Mexico braces for Category 5 hurricane, risk of ‘catastrophic’ damage

By Javier Verdin ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexico's southern coast braced for Hurricane Otis on Wednesday as the Category 5 storm barreled towards the beach resort of Acapulco, with the potential

Delhi govt’s newest push toward EVs burdens intermediaries & gig workers. Learn from China

Instead of burdening them with enforcement of State policy, we should be leveraging these intermediaries for their inherent market efficiencies. Norway & China show how.

SC seeks report on air pollution control measures in Delhi-NCR from AQI statutory body CAQM

The bench noted senior advocate Aparajita Singh has flagged the 'serious problem' of air pollution with the winters approaching as well as crop residue burning.

Wildfire-struck Portugal youth take European govts to court for climate change inaction

The case - filed in September 2020 against the 27 EU member states - is the largest climate case ever to be heard by the European Court of Human Rights.

Only 50% of Delhi govt’s environment fund used in 7 yrs, none of it for Pollution Control Committee

Most of expenditure from Rs 1,464 cr 'environmental compensation charge' fund has gone towards Delhi-Meerut RRTS, yet to be used for activities under Delhi's Pollution Control Committee.

‘Just the beginning’ — Fast fashion firms tackle Europe’s clothing waste crisis

Precise data on the growth of clothing waste is scarce but collection for recycling & reuse increased gradually in several European countries from around 2010, a 2021 EU report said.

On Camera

India’s $44 billion space dream rests on getting SATCOM right

The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.