Climate Change

Global lake thermal regions shift under climate change

Water temperature is critical for the ecology of lakes. However, the ability to predict its spatial and seasonal variation is constrained by the lack of a thermal classification system. Here we define lake thermal regions using objective analysis of seasonal surface temperature dynamics from satellite observations.

Publication Date: 
06/03/2020
Stephen C. Maberly, Ruth A. O’Donnell, R. Iestyn Woolway & et al
Nature Communications
1232
1-9
Tags:
Climate Change, Lakes, Climate Impacts, Remote Sensing, Solar Radiation
Mining

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining around Khantipur area, Ajmer, Rajasthan, 06/02/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Bhanwar Lal & Others Vs State of Rajasthan & Others dated 06/02/2020 regarding illegal mining around Khantipur area, Ajmer, Rajasthan. Further, illegl mining was preventing the free flow of water into the Shakti Sagar lake. This execution application has been filed with the prayer to direct the authority to comply with the directions issued by the Tribunal in original application (91/2015) and decided on February 28, 2017.

Judgement Date: 
06/02/2020
Tags:
Mining, Lakes, Ajmer (D), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Rajasthan
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal construction of houses and shops under the high power transmission lines, Bangalore, 09/01/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sharath RK Vs State of Karnataka dated 09/01/2020 regarding illegal construction of houses and shops under the high power transmission lines without safety distance as per the laid down norms in Ashwath Nagar, Thanisandra main road, Bangalore, Karnataka.

Judgement Date: 
09/01/2020
Tags:
Housing Construction, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Bangalore, Urban Habitat, Lakes, Waste Disposal, Drainage, Electricity, Karnataka
Wildlife

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding migratory birds dying in large numbers in Sambhar lake, Rajasthan, 20/11/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item Published in “Hindustan Times” Authored by Rakesh Goswami Titled Sambhar’s ecology among worst: Report dated 20/11/2019 regarding migratory birds dying in large numbers in Sambhar lake, Rajasthan.

Judgement Date: 
20/11/2019
Tags:
Sambhar, Lakes, Birds, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Migratory Species, Lake Pollution, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Water Pollution

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of lakes and water bodies in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 20/09/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Avatar Vs State of Tamil Nadu dated 20/09/2019 regarding pollution of lakes and water bodies in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Judgement Date: 
20/09/2019
Tags:
Lakes, Water Pollution, Lake Pollution, Coimbatore (D), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Tamil Nadu
Mining

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining activities surrounding Jaisamand Lake, 26/08/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nanga Ram Dangi Vs Secretary, Department of Environment & Forests & Others dated 26/08/2019 regarding illegal mining activities surrounding Jaisamand Lake and its catchment area.

Background and Timeline:

Judgement Date: 
26/08/2019
Tags:
Lakes, Rajasthan, Mining, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Rivers, Compensation, Mining Reclamation
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding construction of a highrise in Kasavanahalli Village, Bengaluru East taluk, Karnataka, 19/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of H. P. Rajanna Vs Union of india & Others dated 19/07/2019 regarding construction of highrise residential apartment project in municipal khata number 4131 comprised in Survey Nos. 61/2, 62 and 63/2, Kasavanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru East taluk, Bengaluru District by Wonder Projects Development Pvt. Ltd. and Godrej Properties Ltd.

Judgement Date: 
19/07/2019
Tags:
Lakes, Urban Encroachments, Urban Habitat, Buildings, High Rise Building, Bangalore, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Water Resources, Karnataka
Water Resources

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Cleaning of Ponds, Lakes and Canals, 04/07/2019

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Cleaning of Ponds, Lakes and Canals, 04/07/2019. Central Assistance (CA) for renovation of water bodies is provided under the scheme of Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies, which is a component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).

Publication Date: 
04/07/2019
Lok Sabha
Tags:
Lakes, Irrigation, India, National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), Parliament
Water Resources

Restore encroached water bodies

CPI leader writes to Chief Minister

Publication Date: 
01/07/2019
Hindu (Hyderabad)
Tags:
Hyderabad (T), Land Encroachments, Lakes, Water Resources
Fisheries

Freshwater small pelagic fish and their fisheries in major African lakes and reservoirs in relation to food security and nutrition

Small freshwater fish around Africa offer a large and underrecognized opportunity to boost food and nutrition security, according to a new FAO working paper investigating an array of species and related livelihoods that too often are undervalued.

Publication Date: 
25/06/2019
FAO
Tags:
Fish, Fisheries, Lakes, Reservoirs, Food Security, Nutrition, Africa

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