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Tamsa River Revival: How 111 Villages in Uttar Pradesh Sparked a People’s Movement
February 24, 2026

Flowing through eastern Uttar Pradesh, the Tamsa River has long been an integral part of rural life—supporting agriculture, culture, and daily livelihoods. However, like many small rivers across India, it gradually fell victim to neglect. Increasing silt deposits made sections shallow, while plastic waste, household garbage, and encroachments choked its natural flow. What was once a lifeline began to resemble a polluted drain, raising concerns among local communities.

Recognizing the urgency, a large-scale revival effort was launched in Azamgarh district under the Namami Gange Programme. What makes this initiative remarkable is not just its scale, but the collective spirit behind it.A Massive Community-Led EffortIn an unprecedented move, 111 gram panchayats came ... Read More

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  • Eleven percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans are due to deforestation.
  • One billion tons of water falls every minute. Clouds are like floating reservoirs of water. Like squeezing a sponge, they redistribute water as rain, sleet and snow.
  • The term global warming refers to the long-term warming of the planet. The term climate change encompasses global warming, but refers to the broader range of changes that are happening to our planet.
  • Up to 5 million deaths a year could be averted if the global population was more active- WHO.
  • Insufficiently active people have a 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared to sufficiently active people. WHO
  • People having chronic conditions (hypertension, type 2 diabetes, HIV and cancer) should do at least 2.5-5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity. WHO
  • 1 person dies from suicide every 40 seconds & almost 8,00,000 people die every year making it the second leading cause of death in individuals aged 15-29 years. who
  • There are only 2 mental health workers per 1,00,000 population in low-income countries & 70 per 1,00,000 population in high-income countries. who
  • The global economy loses about $1 trillion per year in productivity due to depression and anxiety. who
  • Indians are three times more prone to heart attack than Europeans and Americans: Dr Devi Shetty. Financial Express
  • About 800 million tons of carbon are stored in the trees that make up the urban forests of the U.S. nitro fill
  • Mature trees can absorb roughly 48 pounds of CO2 a year and help to reduce ozone levels in urban areas. nitro fill
  • To prevent warming beyond 1.5°C, we need to reduce emissions by 7.6% every year from this year to 2030. (EGR, 2019)
  • 2019 was the second hottest year on record in the last 140 years, just behind 2016, averaging 0.95 of a degree C above the normal (NOAA)
  • Earth naturally sequesters half the CO2 produced by human beings.
  • Highest concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere ever recorded in human history was in July 2021, 416 ppm.
  • On an average, global glaciers have thinned by 10 metres since 1980.
  • Only 57 countries (representing 60 percent of global emissions) are on track to meet their commitments by 2030.
  • Ocean absorbs 93% of the excess heat and 30% of the CO2 emissions produced from human activity. (IPCC, 2019)
  • Around 54% of greenhouse gas emissions come from just 3 of the biggest emitters, USA, China and Europe while the 100 least-emitting countries contribute less than 3%. (Climate Watch, 2020)
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India and New Zealand Strengthen Science and Climate Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

India and New Zealand are deepening their partnership by prioritising collaboration in science, innovation, and climate action—marking an important step toward sustainable development. Both countries are exploring joint initiatives across sectors such as climate-resilient agriculture, biotechnology, and clean energy, reflecting a shared commitment to tackling global environmental challenges through research-driven solutions.

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Recent flash floods across the towns and cities in the lap of Himalayan region brought forth destruction, devastation and disaster risks to the forefront. In this photo story we bring to you destruction at the school based on the manjhi river bank, vulnerability of poor household situated adjacent to river bank and reconstruction work post the flashflood in Bhagau Nag area of dharamshala.

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