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Why in the news? The ISFR-2023 reveals marginal forest cover growth, highlights increasing reliance on plantations, and raises concerns over the steady loss of dense natural forests in India. Trends in Forest and Tree Cover According to ISFR-2023, India’s total green cover now exceeds 25%, with 21.76% as forest cover and 3.41% as tree cover. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Over 170 countries are negotiating a treaty to address plastic pollution, with key debates over production limits, financial support, and national regulations, particularly involving India’s stance. Introduction to Global Plastic Pollution: Over 170 countries are negotiating a legally binding global treaty to curb plastic pollution, with a focus on marine pollution. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 struggles to clear legacy landfill sites, with only 38% of waste remediated and ongoing challenges in waste management and planning. Status of Landfill Clearance: The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Urban 2.0 launched in 2021 aims to clear 2,400 legacy landfill sites by 2025-2026. Only 38% …
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