Why were environmental risk warnings on Joshimath ignored?

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   30 Jul 2024 · 24 min

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   29 Jul 2024 · 22 min

   Who is to be blamed for Joshimath sinking?

   The Tapovan Vishnugad hydropower project undertaken by NTPC since 2006 is the biggest bone of contention between the people of Joshimath and the government. Residents say that it is this project that has caused disaster in the region. On the other hand, government representatives have steered away from blaming the NTPC for the disaster. Sudeshna Chowdhury speaks to different parties to unravel the reasons behind the disaster See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

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   24 Jul 2024 · 21 min

   Why is Joshimath sinking?

   Joshimath, an ancient spiritual town in Uttarakhand, is facing an existential threat due to land subsidence or urban sinking. Future of people who call this town their home is uncertain. The entire region has been divided into danger zones and safe zones. Some residents seek compensation to give up their homes while some don’t want to move at all. Sudeshna Chowdhury visits the town and speaks to residents to find out more about the issue. See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

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   15 Jul 2024 · 31 min

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   This summer, temperatures in India soared beyond 45 degrees Celsius, sparking discussions about the necessity of cooling as a fundamental need rather than a luxury. In India, fans, coolers and later air conditioners have been effectively used for seeking comfort from the heat. But with rising CO2 levels, experts have expressed the need for sustainable cooling methods. In countries with modern and planned infrastructural settlements such as Japan, Canada, Middle East, Sweden, USA, France and some parts of Europe- ‘District Cooling’ has been used as a popular cooling solution. But what exactly…

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   12 Jul 2024 · 32 min

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   2 Jul 2024 · 18 min

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   26 Jun 2024 · 11 min

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