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Budget 2026 Lacks Direct Climate Change Adaptation Measures, Focuses on Green Industry

The annual budget speech for 2026-2027 delivered by Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, 2026, did not have a single direct mention of climate change, its mitigation or adaptation. Even then, many initiatives, allocations and tax relaxations were announced for renewable energy, critical minerals and other allied sectors which can be tagged as…

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Cycling’s Impact on Pollution Reduction in Global South Cities: Study Insights

Those who cycle face difficult and often dangerous conditions. Roads are largely designed for fast-moving automobiles, with flyovers, wide medians and complex junctions forcing cyclists to make long detours or weave through traffic. Near-misses and minor crashes were described as routine. Where cycle tracks existed, they were frequently flooded, blocked by parked vehicles or vendors,…

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