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MAPPING WETLANDS
Scientists just mapped 110 quadrillion kilometers of hidden fungal threads underground, weighing about five times all humans combinedVast underground fungal networks, stretching billions of times to the sun, exist in Earth's soil. These hyphae, finer than hair, weigh more...- Project Hail Mary is real? Scientists discover vast underground fungal network spanning 110 quadrillion kilometresA massive underground fungal network, stretching billions of times to the Sun and back, has been mapped. This hidden web connects plants, s...
- The Real Atlantis of the North: How an Entire World Slipped UnderwaterA lost land called Doggerland once existed beneath the North Sea. Science is now revealing this ancient world. Mesolithic hunter-gatherers ...
- India showcases its wetland conservation model at COP15, cites its achievements
- Mapping, demarcation of J-K wetlands to be completed by March endThe mapping and demarcation of wetlands in Jammu and Kashmir is ongoing and expected to be completed by March. The Forest Minister stated t...
- Earth has lost one-fifth of its wetlands since 1700 - but most could still be savedBeing close to a reliable source of water and generally flat, wetlands were always prime targets for building towns and farms. Draining the...
- Begusarai wetland becomes Bihar’s first & India’s 39th site of international importance
- COP14: India identifies 130 wetlands for priority restorationThe highest number of such identified wetlands are in Uttar Pradesh (16) followed by Madhya Pradesh (13), Jammu & Kashmir (12), Gujarat (8)...
- CMFRI, ISRO sign MoU for mapping smaller wetlandsAn MoU has been signed between the CMFRI and ISRO's Space Applications Centre to develop a mobile app and a centralised web portal with a c...
- Centre decentralises management of wetlands; 'Wise Use' principle to widen ambit of permitted activitiesSeeking to protect over 2 lakh wetlands across the country, Centre has come out with rules to identify and manage these ecologically fragil...
- Supreme Court expresses concern over disappearance of wetlands in IndiaA wetland is a land area that has water, either permanently or seasonally, and it takes on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem.
- SC pulls up Centre for defying wetlands orderIn April, the SC had set a deadline of June-end for the government to notify the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, but the Cent...
- SC directs Centre to take steps to preserve over 2 lakh wetlandsIn a major direction to preserve ecologically crucial wetlands threatened by encroachment in many parts of the country, the Supreme Court d...
- 34 encroachments in the buffer zone of the Kasavanahalli and Kaikondarahalli lakesCivic authorities have razed some homes at Shubh Enclave, off Sarjapura Road, in a bid to restore the storm water drain connection to the 5...
- Punjab plans amphibious vehicles at Harike wetlandTo promote water tourism in the state, Punjab government has planned to introduce amphibious vehicles which can run both on water and land ...
- National Green Tribunal asks UP govt to identify all wetlandsThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the UP government to "expeditiously" notify all wetlands in the state, and ordered the Yamuna E...
- NGT directs UP to expeditiously identify wetlandsA wetland is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and has a distinct ecosytem.
- Fencing on water to stop Bangladesh influxReplicating the Singapore 'skid marine hedge model', this floating fence will help to prevent immigrants trying to enter into the mainland ...
- Coastal zone violations to be mappedUnion minister for environment and forests Jairam Ramesh declared on Wednesday that a comprehensive mapping of all coastal regulatory zone ...
- New norms to preserve wetlands notifiedThe environment ministry has moved to protect India’s wetlands that support a large varieties of flora and fauna and are facing threat from...
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