Today's Top Environment News Alert

◆ The toll of human deaths due to animal attacks has seen a steady rise in the last five years, even as the funds to mitigate such conflicts have dwindled. In last five years, the Central government has cut the funds to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts by 67%.

Human death toll on rise as funds to mitigate man-animal conflicts shrink

Funds released under the ‘Project Tiger’ was Rs 322.9 crore in 2019, which was consistently reduced to Rs 150.6 crore by 2023. 

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2023/dec/15/human-death-toll-on-rise-as-funds-to-mitigate-man-animal-conflicts-shrink-2641673.html

◆ Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday said that the Centre should compensate the state for the contribution it has made in forest conservation.

Centre should compensate Himachal for contribution in forest conservation: Dy CM Agnihotri

Hamirpur (HP), Dec 15 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday said that the Centre should compensate the state for the contribution it has made in forest conservation. Underlining the need for growing more trees for the green revolution and pollution free environment, Agnihotri asked the Central government to give more compensation […]

https://theprint.in/india/centre-should-compensate-himachal-for-contribution-in-forest-conservation-dy-cm-agnihotri/1887832/

◆ The Delhi High Court on Friday said the forest department must take all steps to protect the Ridge as it pulled up the authorities here for failing to notify its land as "reserved forest" in spite of earlier directions.

Forest dept must take steps to protect Ridge: Delhi HC

Forest dept must take steps to protect Ridge: Delhi HC

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/forest-dept-must-take-steps-to-protect-ridge-delhi-hc-101702646731031.html

◆ An oil spill, caused during cyclone Michaung in Chennai's Ennore Creek, is being cleared by 75 boats with 300 personnel deployed. 

75 Boats, 300 workers engaged in clearing Chennai's Ennore Creek oil spill | Latest updates

The oil spill has affected hundreds of families whose livelihoods depend on the coastal habitat, biodiversity, and aquatic life.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chennais-ennore-creek-oil-spill-75-boats-300-workers-engaged-in-clearing-latest-updates-101702639147973.html

◆ President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2023 in New Delhi on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day. Addressing the gathering, the President said that the health and happiness of all of us lies in the conservation and good health of nature.
https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20231215/4149069.html

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