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Kolkata was the most polluted city in India this November, not Delhi

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Kolkata may be India’s ‘City of Joy’, but pollution meant residents had little cause for happiness this November. Coverage surrounding India’s air pollution crisis often centres on Delhi. However, the national capital was not the most polluted city this month. This distinction fell to Kolkata, which recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) readings worse than those […]

Groundwater, the key to feeding a nation

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Will India be witnessing famine on a massive scale by 2050? A lack of groundwater could mean yes. However, switching to a vegetarian diet could stave this off, claims a recent study published in The Lancet. Groundwater sources are being depleting faster than they can replenish. This can be partially attributed to irrigation and sewage […]

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