New mining rules trigger outrage
Experts, greens criticise dilution of ecological norms for quarries The revised mining rules issued by the Industries Department last week have triggered widespread concern among the public and drawn
T. Nandakumar
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Central fund cut to hit eco projects
Programmes will find ittough with State funds alone Conservation and environmental awareness programmes in Kerala are set to take a big hit as the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate
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Poor water quality in Manimala river basin
Dumping of solid waste, saline water intrusion are main factors, says survey Saline water intrusion and dumping of solid waste have led to the erosion of water quality in the Manimala river basin in
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Nod for climate change action plan
Armed with a stimulus from the Centre, Kerala is all set to launch a long-term programme to develop resilience to climate change. The Ministry of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has approved
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Experts decry mining rules’ revision
Say proposed changes fail to prevent unchecked exploitation of resources The draft notification issued by the government, revising the mining laws under the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules (KMMCR)
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3 new plant species found in the Ghats
A research team from SNM College, Maliankara, has reported the discovery of three new plant species from the Pooyamkutty-Edamalayar region, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats. The
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7 new frog species reported from Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
Research shows that frogs in the region are increasingly under threat due to habitat destruction A team of researchers from India and Sri Lanka has discovered seven new species of Golden-backed frogs
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Multiple-use approach to conservation in Western Ghats
As many as 34 panchayats in the Western Ghats region in Kerala are set to become the crucible of an experimental project seeking to minimise the impact of commercial and livelihood activities on fragile
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Kerala to prepare report on ESA mapping
Following up on the massive ground truthing exercise to demarcate the Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in the State, the Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) has embarked on a project to fine-tune
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Fishing boats to reduce carbon footprint
Hundreds of deep sea going fishing boats operating from Kerala and Tamil Nadu will soon be key players in a global bid to cut carbon emissions. The Association of Deep Sea Going Artisanal Fishermen
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Draft State plan for disaster management by year-end
Collectors asked to prepare operational plans By next year, the administrative machinery in the State may be better prepared to handle crisis response and calamity relief operations. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has initiated steps to complete the draft State plan for disaster management by this year end.