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The Planet Earth in a Plastic Soup
On the occasion of World Environment Day, it is vital to focus on the challenge posed by plastic and how to combat it

Forest dept replants mangroves in Vashi on two hectares
The plantation was done in the mangrove belts adjacent to Vashi Railway station and sector 36 adjacent to the Kamothe highway. The resident activists, volunteers and organisations were invited to participate in the process to regenerate mangroves in areas that were earlier encroached upon

To push for environmental conservation, AKTU connects founders of green startups with policymakers of U.P. govt
In a unique initiative, five startups were shortlisted to pitch their sustainability startup products and services during the programme.

Chandigarh’s GCG-11 wins best environment society award
On the occasion, the administrator appreciated the efforts of the Chandigarh administration in organising over 6,800 action events and 4,000 awareness events from May 5 to June 5 as part of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)

People’s environment movements from across Konkan find common cause
The occasion was also used to vent frustrations against national policies which pose adverse consequences for locals in the Konkan, particularly adivasis, farmers and fishermen. For example, it was earlier mandatory to obtain consent of the regional gram sabha prior to diversion of forest land for a project
