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May82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India emission trading success: Gujarat scheme cuts air pollution by up to 30%

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India has implemented a pioneering solution to address air pollution the world’s first particulate emission trading scheme (ETS). Initiated in Gujarat, this market-based program has led to a 20–30% reduction in emissions from coal-burning industries since its launch in 2019, while also reducing pollution control costs by over 10%. A new market for cleaner air The pilot scheme was developed through a collaboration between leading economists and the Gujarat Pollution Control Board. It functions on a cap-and-trade model, where industries are assigned pollution limits and can buy or sell emission permits based on their performance. This incentivizes companies to lower their emissions and save costs, creating a dynamic balance between environmental regulation and economic efficiency. S...

May62025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

14 Dead in Gujarat as Thunderstorms, Winds, and Lightning Wreak Havoc

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Unseasonal thunderstorms with powerful winds and lightning have claimed at least 14 lives across Gujarat, leaving many injured and causing widespread destruction. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued thunderstorms with lightning and wind speeds reaching up to 50-60 km/h over the next few days. State-Wide Impact: Rainfall in 168 Talukas According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 168 out of Gujarat’s 253 talukas received unseasonal rainfall in the past 24 hours. Districts like Kheda, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, and Vadodara recorded 25 to 40 mm of rain, triggering sudden temperature drops and damage to infrastructure. Storm Claims Lives Across Multiple Districts The SEOC reported 13 deaths on Monday alone due to rain-related incidents, includ...

Apr22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Massive Firecracker Warehouse Explosion in Gujarat Claims 18 Lives

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A tragic explosion at a firecracker storage unit in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has left 18 workers dead and five others injured. The blast, which occurred around 9:45 a.m. in an industrial zone near Deesa town, caused the building to collapse, trapping several workers under the debris. Superintendent of Police Akshayraj Makwana confirmed that all the victims were laborers from Madhya Pradesh. Initial reports had misidentified the facility as a firecracker manufacturing unit, but authorities later clarified that it was used solely for storage. In response to the disaster, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed deep condolences and announced financial assistance for the families of the deceased. Additionally, the Madhya Pradesh government has assured aid for the affected ...

Jul162024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Alarming Erosion Threatens Gujarat’s Coastline Impacting Over a Million People

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A comprehensive 40-year study has revealed a distressing trend of rapid coastal erosion along Gujarat's once stable shores. From the Gulf of Khambhat to the Gulf of Kutch and from the Saurashtra coast to the South Gujarat coast, the state's coastline is vanishing at an alarming rate. The study, conducted by researchers at the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N), highlights significant erosion in 10 out of the 16 coastal districts, affecting nearly 45.8% of Gujarat's coastline and impacting around 549 villages, home to over a million people. Erosion Rates and Affected Areas The study found that districts like Ahmedabad, Surat, and Bharuch are witnessing erosion encroaching within 30 meters of the coast. A striking example is the Khambh...