Karnataka’s Waterscape

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State of India Rivers- For India Rivers Week

https://sandrp.wordpress.com/2017/04/12/karnataka-rivers-profile/

Aghanashini: A Unique River

http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/opinion/views/aghanashini-a-unique-river/articleshow/61093127.cms?prtpage=1

Western Ghats to lose 60% protected areas?

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-western-ghats-to-lose-60-protected-areas-2159391

Though it poured, water tanks in the State have a less-than-bountiful look

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/though-it-poured-water-tanks-in-the-state-have-a-less-than-bountiful-look/article19902307.ece

Earthmovers used to load sand on to truck

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/earthmovers-used-to-load-sand-on-to-trucks/article19893828.ece

Karnataka: Undervaluing Forest Goods And Services

http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/news/state/karnataka-undervaluing-forest-goods-and-services/articleshow/60915355.cms

Karnataka to Reap Higher Food Output On Good Rains

http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2017/10/10/karnataka-to-reap-higher-food-output-on-good-rains/

Change in crop pattern need of the hour: River parliament

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/change-in-crop-pattern-need-of-the-hour-river-parliament/articleshowprint/60978049.cms

Behind the curtain of rain lurks reality of drought

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/behind-the-curtain-of-rain-lurks-reality-of-drought/article19798164.ece

Karnataka forest department to dig more waterholes to combat water scarcity

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/feb/19/karnataka-forest-department-to-dig-more-waterholes-to-combat-water-scarcity-1572231.html

Heavy rain lashes parts of north, central Karnataka

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/heavy-rain-lashes-parts-of-north-central-karnataka/article19765282.ece

Parched earth: Karnataka stares at worst drought in years

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/280217/parched-earth-karnataka-stares-at-worst-drought-in-years.html

The tale of two major Karnataka rivers: Dying as we speak

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/may/07/the-tale-of-two-major-karnataka-rivers-dying-as-we-speak-1602196--1.html

Karnataka dumps 2,500 million litres of sewage into rivers every day

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/karnataka-dumps-2500-million-litres-of-sewage-into-rivers-every-day/articleshowprint/60365472.cms

Karnataka's dry river beds may not support new waterways

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/karnatakas-dry-river-beds-may-not-support-new-waterways/articleshow/59876839.cms

Smiles back as heavy rains pound Karnataka

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/200717/karnataka-smiles-back-as-heavy-rains-pound-state.html

Kolaveri over farmers' use of Cauvery

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kolaveri-over-farmers-use-of-cauvery/articleshow/60456109.cms

Water crisis, fires take toll on wildlife

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/water-crisis-fires-take-toll-on-wildlife/articleshow/57366171.cms

The Crying River: Artist Speaks of Her Journey Along Cauvery River and How The River Has Been Abused Over The Years

http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/opinion/sunday-read/the-crying-river-artist-speaks-of-her-journey-along-cauvery-river-and-how-the-river-has-been-abused-over-the-years/articleshow/59933788.cms

A Rare, Pristine Estuary Comes Under Threat in Karnataka

https://thewire.in/131667/a-rare-pristine-estuary-comes-under-threat-in-karnataka/

The ignored side of the Cauvery debate

https://yourstory.com/2017/03/ignored-side-cauvery-debate/

http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-rally-rivers-will-work-counter-criticism-68419

Karnataka's prolonged drought is leaving animals thirsty

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Karnatakas-prolonged-drought-is-leaving-animals-thirsty/articleshow/51771577.cms

Why Diverting Yettinahole River is Both Ecologically Damaging and Economically Unsound

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/When-connectivity-kills-wildlife/article13990204.ece

Can cloud seeding salvage failing rains in Karnataka?

http://www.livemint.com/Politics/L0nbjdpMzCSc1yhC9UeLjK/Can-cloud-seeding-salvage-failing-rains-in-Karnataka.html

In times of drought, history shows us the scientific way to conserve water

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/in-times-of-drought-history-shows-us-the-scientific-way-to-conserve-water/articleshow/58214396.cms

The hills are far from alive

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/the-hills-are-far-from-alive/article9644760.ece

Deep Despair: State Forced to Lift Ban on Borewell-Digging

http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/civic/deep-despair-state-forced-to-lift-ban-on-borewell-digging/articleshow/57370065.cms

Greens Want Protection of Forest Across Karnataka

http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/news/state/greens-want-protection-of-forest-across-karnataka/articleshow/56862307.cms

Twice rejected, hydel project resurfaces

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2016/dec/23/twice-rejected-hydel-project-resurfaces-1552181--1.html

Saving the sholas of Western Ghats

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/554683/saving-sholas-western-ghats.html

Reviving the natural coastal guards

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/603447/reviving-natural-coastal-guards.html#

Kerala is fast losing its forest cover: What are we doing about it?

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-is-fast-losing-its-forest-cover-what-are-we-doing-about-it/articleshow/58840751.cms

Karnataka: Kudremukh’s Green Cover is Shrinking, Says Survey

http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/news/state/karnataka-kudremukhs-green-cover-is-shrinking-says-survey/articleshow/60737438.cms

Karnataka faces worst drought in 42 years: Can Siddaramaiah save Bengaluru before taps run dry?

http://www.firstpost.com/india/karnataka-faces-worst-drought-in-42-years-can-siddaramaiah-save-bengaluru-before-taps-go-dry-3367460.html

Remote sensing data shows massive diversion of forest land in Munnar

http://www.livemint.com/Politics/ARHRnUhhK5TYUqcr9oodXI/Remote-sensing-data-shows-massive-diversion-of-forest-land-i.html

Don't dam it: When a river runs free, let it be, let it be; there's no drought here for to see

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/may/04/dont-dam-it-when-a-river-runs-free-let-it-be-let-it-be-theres-no-drought-here-for-to-see-1600874.html

Fresh move to bring Netravathi water to parched Bengaluru

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/627028/fresh-move-bring-netravathi-water.html#

Record October rains in Karnataka

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/record-october-rains-in-karnataka/article19897003.ece

Karnataka: Eco-Activists Worried Over Destruction of The Ghats

http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/news/state/karnataka-eco-activists-worried-over-destruction-of-the-ghats/articleshow/61026125.cms

Karnataka forest department puts a stop to highway widening

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/jan/20/karnataka-forest-department-puts-a-stop-to-highway-widening-1561546.html

Forest dept, govt at loggerheads over eco-sensitive zone

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/549415/forest-dept-govt-loggerheads-over.html

Tiger’s roar can bring water to 3 states’

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/tigers-roar-can-bring-water-to-3-states/articleshow/61085695.cms

End of our forests

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/634948/end-our-forests.html

Stripped of green cover, 70% of rivers in the red

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/stripped-of-green-cover-70-of-rivers-in-the-red/articleshow/60317495.cms

Copying nature is the only way to revive our rivers

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/copying-nature-is-the-only-way-to-revive-our-rivers-57442

Forest department lacks manpower, arms and facilities to control illegal river mining

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/forest-department-lacks-manpower-arms-and-facilities-to-control-illegal-river-mining/articleshowprint/57841051.cms

Karnataka's Agumbe: Cherrapunji of the past
Steps to increase forest cover

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/617562/steps-increase-forest-cover.html

Greens turn the course of dying rivers

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/greens-turn-the-course-of-dying-rivers/articleshow/60354779.cms

The government appears to be moving towards growth at any cost

https://www.getrevue.co/profile/indicus/issues/the-government-appears-to-be-moving-towards-growth-at-any-cost-79966

GIS Cafe News : November 1, 2017

https://www10.giscafe.com/nl/newsletter_subscribe.php?enc_email=Y2VzdHZyQGNlcy5paXNjLmVybmV0Lmlu&action=Edit

France puts ‘climate veto’ on EU-Canada trade deal

http://www.climateactionprogramme.org/news/france-puts-climate-veto-on-eu-canada-trade-deal?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=France+puts++climate+veto++on+EU-Canada+trade+deal%3A+Climate+Action+News&utm_campaign=CA+newsletter+27+October+2017

Bonn climate change talks: Three challenges India will face as it tries to protect its interests

https://scroll.in/article/856332/bonn-climate-change-talks-three-challenges-india-will-face-as-it-tries-to-protect-its-interests

Greenhouse gas emissions across EU drop slightly in 2016

https://www.environmental-expert.com/news/greenhouse-gas-emissions-across-eu-drop-slightly-in-2016-717168?utm_source=Newsletter_Air_09112017