1. Habitat destruction endangering wildlife
Research has found that habitat destruction and to a lesser extent over-hunting is putting life on earth under a serious threat, according to a new report issued by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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2. World Bank approves US$ 197 million credit to India for agricultural development
The World Bank has approved a USD 197 million credit to India to increase the agricultural productivity of degraded lands in northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
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3. Sikkim's largest glacier melting
Alarmed over reported shrinkage of the 26 km Zemu glacier in the eastern Himalayas, which is the main source of water for Teesta River, due to global warming.
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4. UNESCO's world heritage list grows
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has added 13 new sites to its ever expanding World Heritage list including too Sacred Mountain in Kyrgyzstan.
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5. World Bank launches ecological cities programme
The World Bank has launched a programme to help cities in developing countries achieve economic growth and high quality living standards without damaging the environment.
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