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Removing Geogenic Iron from Water Using Locally Available Seashells. Possible, but is it sustainable?
By Basavaraju Manu, on 22 December 2018. Geogenic iron contamination can be explained by negative health effects caused by a high concentration of iron in water. Laterite is a major available soil type in coastal parts of Karnataka and Kerala. Laterite also contains 30-40 per cent of iron. Risks associated with this type of soil… Read more
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Involving Fishermen in Conservation of Sharks and Rays
By Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy on 30 November 2018. Photo of Reef Manta Ray, Mobula alfredi (CC BY 2.0), Elias Levy/Flickr. View assessment details in the new IUCN Red List site. The Indian Ocean is increasingly becoming a destination for cartilaginous marine species. Just two years ago 13 new species of rays and sharks were recorded in the… Read more
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Involving Youth Power to Celebrate Green Diwali and Control Air Pollution in Delhi
By IUCN CEM Member on 26 October 2018 Engaging with school students for nature conservation. Photo: Pooja Choksy, IUCN CEM YPN Today an appeal was made to 100 odd schools in Delhi NCR region on celebrating green, environmental friendly and safe Diwali. This was made on behalf of IUCN India office, CEM S. Asia Region and… Read more
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CEM Highlights from ESP Asia Conference 2018, Dehradun
By IUCN CEM member on 11 October 2018. The Ecosystem Service Partnership conference: WII, Dehradun generating optimistic camaraderie between ESP and CEM | 9 to 12 October Read more
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Invisible Link between Cities and Nature: Learning from Disappearing Vultures
By Amartya Deb on 5 September 2018. Scrolling down my Facebook wall, I came across a post on migratory birds. The orange-yellow tint in the banner and warmth of the image made it a positive emotional experience. Given the enhanced image appeared on a social media wall, a positive experience helps readers develop an aesthetic… Read more
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Conserving Mangroves: From Species-Centric to Ecosystem-Based Approach
By Oindrila Basu on 2 September 2018. “The waves woke me up. All I could see was water, muddy water at the horizon. There were others, floating along with me, but no sign of land. Where am I? Six hours passed, it was dark, when finally I got stuck somewhere amidst the mud with the… Read more