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Limiting water stress risks: Irrigation management key for bioenergy produ
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Berlin [Germany], March 8 (ANI): A combined study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) showed that to prevent water scarcity, biomass plantations for energy production need sustainable water management.
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Food or water? Coronavirus adds to dilemma of parched Rajasthani villagers
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Barmer (Rajasthan) [India], May 23 (ANI): One of the most effective way to defeat COVID-19 virus, as suggested by health experts, is to maintain personal hygiene and washing hands frequently using soap. In a country like India, which was ranked 13 on Aqueduct's list of "extremely highly" wat
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By 2040, almost 1 in 4 children will live in areas of extremely high water
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [USA], Mar 23 (ANI): Water and climate change are inextricably linked. When climate change and water scarcity affect communities, children are among the most vulnerable. By 2040, almost one in four children will live in areas of extremely high water stress.
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Badal's praise for union budget a case of sycophancy: Amarinder
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Feb 2 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday said Sukhbir Badal's praise of the Union Budget 2020-21 as pro-farmer and pro-poor a case of brazen sycophancy.
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Over 3.5 lakh water conservation measures taken up under Jal Shakti Abhiya
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 3 (ANI): In a countrywide effort to enhance water security, especially in water-stressed districts, the Centre initiated Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) has delivered over 3.5 lakh water conservation measures in 256 districts.
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