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ENVIRONMENT - August 2023

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May 21, 2024

Manipur Government Initiatives Safeguard Endangered Polo Ponies

In an important joint effort, the Government of Manipur, along with several equestrian groups and state offices, has taken steps to keep the Manipuri Pony, also called the Meitei Sagol, from going extinct.
Several decisions were passed at the meeting to protect the breed. These included quickly gathering the ponies, naming temporary housing areas, and creating a task force. It was also planned for always-on consultation, a study of the grazing grounds, and registration through stud books. One important part was making a detailed budget for pony management, which emphasized that everyone needed to work together.
The Manipuri Pony is one of India's seven official horse breeds. It is special because of its historical and cultural value in Manipur. These ponies are an important part of Manipur's history and were once used by the local military. They were first bred for the traditional game of Sagol Kangjei, which later became polo.

May 19, 2024

Plastic Free River Campaign to Launch on June 5 on River Ganga Banks

This Plastic Free River Campaign is targeting Ganga and its tributaries across 7 states.
Jointly orchestrated by Wildlife Institute of India, National Clean Ganga Mission and Social Development for Communities Foundation, it focuses on educating locals about impacts of plastic on river biodiversity & human health.
Collected plastic will be processed into biofuel and tiles at a specialized facility in Dehradun.
To free the Ganga river and its 15 tributaries from plastic pollution and conserve the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and Social Development for Communities (SDC) Foundation have launched a collaborative initiative titled "Flowing Towards a Plastic-Free Future," on Thursday. This project has been launched in commemoration of World Environment Day on June 5. The drive will be conducted for five days in seven states including Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand.

Indonesia Evacuates Hundreds Near Erupting Volcano

Hundreds of residents near Mount Ibu, an active volcano on Halmahera Island in eastern Indonesia, were evacuated following a significant increase in volcanic activity. Authorities raised the alert status to the highest level after two consecutive days of massive eruptions, prompting precautionary measures to ensure the safety of local communities.
Residents within a seven-kilometer radius of Mount Ibu were urged to evacuate to designated shelters as a precautionary measure.
Indonesia, situated within the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent seismic and volcanic events due to its geological characteristics. Mount Ibu is among the country's most active volcanoes, having erupted over 21,000 times in the previous year alone.

May 18, 2024

Venezuela Becomes First Country to Lose All Glaciers

Venezuela is the first country in modern history to lose all of its glaciers after climate scientists declared its remaining glacier little more than an ice field.
Climatologist Maximiliano Herrera Venezuela's Humboldt Glacier has shrunk to an area of two hectares and has gone static, downgrading it to an ice field.
The Humboldt Glacier, also known as La Corona, was the last remaining one in Venezuela after the country lost at least five others in the past century due to the effects of climate change.

May 17, 2024

India Showcases Its Green Hydrogen Potential at World Hydrogen Summit 2024 in Netherlands

For the first time, India set up its pavilion, at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024, held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from May 13-15.
The India Pavilion, set up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy was said to be one of the largest pavilions at the Summit.
The World Hydrogen Summit is a prestigious event in the global green hydrogen ecosystem. Around 15,000 delegates from around the world attended the Summit.
The India Pavilion at the conference provides India with an opportunity to showcase to the world the progress made by the country in the field of Green Hydrogen.
The Indian delegation comprises nominees from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the Department of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and from private sector companies as well.

May 16, 2024

Sei Whales Return to Argentina after Century

For the first time in over a century, sei whales have been observed in the marine areas near Argentina's Patagonian coast. This is an important event in marine conservation, symbolising a rebound after years of alarming decline due to historical whaling activities.
During the 1920s and 1930s, sei whales faced intense hunting pressure, primarily from whaling operations in and around Argentine waters. These activities severely reduced their numbers, leading to their near disappearance from the region. The species was hunted almost to the brink of extinction, making sightings increasingly rare.
In response to the critical decline of many whale species, including the sei whale, international measures were introduced to protect these giants of the ocean. A global ban on commercial whaling was one of the pivotal actions that contributed to their gradual recovery. Decades of protected status allowed sei whale populations to slowly increase, setting the stage for their return to former habitats.

No Mining within 1-km Radius around Tiger Habitats: SC to Rajasthan

The Supreme Court told authorities in Rajasthan that there cannot be any mining activity within 1-km radius of critical tiger habitats.
A bench of Justices B. R. Gavai, S. V. N. Bhatti and Sandeep Mehta pointed out that on April 26, 2023, the court, in a judgment, had said that mining within 1-km from the boundary of a national park or a wildlife sanctuary shall not be permissible. It added, "as such the prohibition is automatically applicable even to the critical tiger reserves".

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