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What is human cost of India’s pesticide consumption, and lack of regulations
Pesticide poisoning is a growing crisis in India, leading to suicides, illnesses, environmental harm. Easy access to toxic chemicals worsens issue. Experts stress need for stricter regulations, citing Sri Lanka’s success in reducing pesticide-deaths.
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Goodness of Guggal: Fights soil erosion, boosts farmer income
Farmers in Morena, MP, are combating soil erosion by planting endangered Guggal. This plant prevents land degradation and provides additional income through its resin. Conservation efforts are reviving its cultivation.
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Cambodia's Environmental Crisis: Reporting from the Edge
In this episode of 'Mind Your Earth', a podcast by Ground Report, investigative journalist Gerald Flynn paints a stark picture of Cambodia's environmental crisis, where forests disappear overnight and reporting on such issues can lead to exile or worse.
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Challenges of ₹5 permanent power connection for farmers in MP?
Madhya Pradesh announced a ₹5 permanent power connection scheme for farmers, but there are challenges, including infrastructure gaps, voltage issues, and limited coverage.
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Interview: Meet India's 'Pond Man' —Ramveer Tanwar
Ramveer Tanwar, a mechanical engineer, quit his corporate job to restore India's ponds. Through 'Jal Chaupal,' he revived 80+ water bodies, tackling encroachment & pollution. His mission: to train 1 lakh 'Pond Warriors' for sustainable water conservation.
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Despite 9 years of PMFBY, farmers face long waits for critical support
As climate change intensifies extreme weather events, timely claim settlements of PMFBY become increasingly crucial for maintaining agricultural sustainability and farmer livelihoods.
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"Colonial approach": activists challenge MP's tribal surveillance order
MP wildlife officials ordered surveillance of tribal communities to prevent tiger poaching, while activists condemn it as discriminatory and reminiscent of colonial-era policies.
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Why does India use lower Pesticides per hectare of cropland than other countries?
India's pesticide consumption per hectare is lower than in other major agricultural nations, yet challenges remain, including pesticide residues, environmental pollution, and the agrochemical industry's rapid growth
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Women face livelihood struggles as climate impacts donna-pattal supply
By supporting these traditional crafts, India can address plastic pollution while preserving cultural heritage and providing dignified livelihoods for rural communities.
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MP's vulture census shows 19 percent annual growth, highest rate so far
According to the recent vulture census, Madhya Pradesh now has more than 12 thousand vultures, which is the highest in the country. Ecologists highlight that the presence of vultures in substantial numbers is a key indicator of ecological health.
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Why are farmers growing vegetables despite huge post-harvest losses?
Between 2019 and 2022, India's overall food waste and loss translated to approximately $18.5 billion in economic damage. Beyond financial implications, this waste creates nutritional inequality and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
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