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Thawing Permafrost is Drastically Altering the Arctic Landscape

Thawing Permafrost is Drastically Altering the Arctic Landscape

Melting permafrost across the Arctic has experts worried about the future of the locals and the overall health of the planet. Increasing temperatures have caused the collapse of ice-rich ground, evaporation of massive lakes, and releasing more organic material and producing more greenhouse gases. The

Environmental Clearance For ‘Sensitive’ Indian Highway Projects!

No Environmental Clearance For ‘Sensitive’ Indian Highway Projects!

Recently, the Union Environmental Ministry has issued a notification stating that certain ‘sensitive’ Indian highway projects near border areas need to be free from environmental clearance (EC). The Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) believes that project developers themselves need to stay committed