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World of cape towns - Theewaterskloof Dam, Cape Town's largest reservoir, has dried to just 13 per cent capacity after three years of drought
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Plastic Pollution - Discord From The Beginning
Industry hijacks the first round of negotiations on proposed global plastic treaty as countries talk in differing voices
Lead Toxicity - Element Of Mystery
Half the children in India are poisoned by lead. Why has the country failed to prevent it despite knowing the sources and treatment?
Barely a contrast
WALKING FROM DANDI: IN SEARCH OF VIKAS IS YET ANOTHER HAGIOGRAPHY OF M K GANDHI THAT UNCRITICALLY ROMANTICISES AND MYTHOLOGISES THE HISTORICAL FIGURE
'This rocket launch will inspire youngsters to join the space sector'
On November 18, 2022, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace Pvt Ltd scripted history by becoming the first private Indian organisation to launch a rocket from Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO's) launchpad in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The launch of the rocket, named Vikram-S after Indian space scientist Vikram Sarabhai, was successful. In a conversation with ROHINI KRISHNAMURTHY, Skyroot Aerospace co-founder PAWAN KUMAR CHANDANA talks about the company's plans to establish itself as satellite launcher catering to the international market and the long-term goal of developing resuable rockets to ensure sustainabililty. Excerpts:
Killed in cold blood
Surveys quantify the impact of crop intensification on frogs and reptiles; say loss of species and farm productivity inevitable
Battle half won
Lula's return as president speaks of his appeal with Brazil's poorest people. But this time the country is bitterly divided and short on cash
Planting monopolies in farm sector
The EU free trade deal may force India to jettison farmers’ traditional rights in favour of breeders’ interests
DEEP INVASION
Invasive ornamental shrub lantana is altering traits, fast spreading across India's forests
Fighting chance
The new framework on biodiversity provides the opportunity for a fresh start, but countries must ensure implementation
FAKE FABRIC
The moment you consider polyester just a fabric, it escapes attention as a pollutant. The fact is that polyester is a form of plastic and the second biggest by-product of petrochemicals. Yet only a few countries have regulations to manage the plastic fibre. Time India framed laws to regulate the textile industry and brought it under the extended producer responsibility regime
