by Himanshu Thakkar | Jun 2, 2018 | Ecofriendly & Tech, Home, Initiatives
In order to assess if the Sardar Sarovar Dam Project (SSP) is good or bad for India, we need a credible assessment of costs, benefits, and impacts once the huge project is completed. First of all, the project is incomplete (even after down-scaling canal network by...
by The Third Pole | Jun 1, 2018 | Home, Initiatives, Travel & Lifestyle
The Ganga, which is already in bad shape due to increasing pollution and decreasing water, is now also swiftly moving away from its banks in Patna, the capital of the Indian state of Bihar. No scientific attempt has been made to deal with the crisis, warn experts and...
by SANDRP | May 11, 2018 | Home, Initiatives
Dams in Australia causing havoc Probe into the operation of Queensland dam following the April 2017 floods Another instance of dam floods in Australia. This time Kinchant Dam in Queensland, and it is accused of allowing water level to rise to 103 per cent before...
by Himanshu Thakkar | Apr 11, 2018 | Ecofriendly & Tech, Initiatives
Interlinking of rivers is an expensive proposal and exercise. It has adverse environmental impact on forests, land, biodiversity, rivers, and livelihood of millions living in India. It is socially disruptive. It not only adds to climate change (destruction of forests...
by Syeda Ambia Zahan | Apr 9, 2018 | Ecofriendly & Tech, Fashion and Food, Home, Initiatives
Solar-powered boat clinics equipped with solar panels can be instrumental in bringing healthcare relief for flood victims. Their efficacy has been demonstrated time and again as they are not dependent on electricity. This enables them to operate round the clock....
by The Third Pole | Apr 4, 2018 | Ecofriendly & Tech, Home, Initiatives
Of all Himalayan nations, China has made the most progress toward hydropower development. This has been driven by three major factors. Firstly, China has insufficient reserves of fossil fuels to meet the needs of its growth aspirations. The ongoing (13th) 5 year plan...
