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A CEEW study reveals that despite a decline in complete stubble burning, 'partial burning' persists among farmers in Punjab due to pest attack fears and low awareness of crop residue management alternatives. The study recommends targeted behaviour change communication and district-specific interventions to address the issue.
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The IMD has announced that monsoon is likely to advance into Maharashtra after June 24, following a stall that has kept most of the state dry. Mumbai remains under a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions until Friday, with isolated rainfall expected elsewhere. The usual onset date of June 11 was missed after the monsoon surge weakened over southern Maharashtra.
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Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar met Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to press for a permanent solution to human-elephant conflict in Kodagu and to bring Tippayyana Kere lake under the Nagar Van urban forest scheme.
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A four-day climate awareness campaign under the ‘Bharat Climate Satyagraha Yatra’ concluded in Visakhapatnam, featuring workshops and public drives to promote renewable energy and environmental consciousness. Inspired by Professor Chetan Singh Solanki, the event engaged hundreds of students and citizens. The yatra is part of a nationwide effort to combat climate change through grassroots action.
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A 15-year-old wild male elephant was found dead in the Avarallah reserve forest of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Forest officials are investigating the cause, with initial findings noting proximity to an electrified fence. Samples have been collected for forensic analysis to determine if electrocution played a role.
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Delayed monsoon rains in Chittoor district have led to increased elephant movements near villages and highways. Forest officials are monitoring the situation and expect encounters to subside once monsoon activity improves.
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India restored 21.76 million hectares of degraded and deforested land between 2011 and 2020, surpassing its initial Bonn Challenge target, as per a newly released progress report. Telangana contributed the most, with 4.18 million hectares restored mainly through agroforestry.
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Monsoon clouds brought relief from heat in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms and gusty winds for north coastal Andhra Pradesh. Light showers were reported in parts of the city, while northern districts received heavier rain. Officials advise residents to follow official weather updates and take precautions.
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A wild elephant in Karnataka's Male Mahadeshwara Hills was observed eating plastic waste left behind by pilgrims. The incident has raised concerns about pollution in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and led to renewed demands for effective waste management during religious gatherings.
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A new study in Environmental Research Letters provides evidence that human-induced greenhouse gas emissions are intensifying extreme rainfall in India, particularly in the core monsoon zone. As air quality improves and aerosol masking declines, more severe events are expected, urging planners to update risk assessments.
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