The ‘kidneys of Kolkata’: Indian wetlands under threat Alishba Saghir Article Updated: July 18, 2023 Leave a comment Share on FacebookTweet this! Wetlands just outside India’s Kolkata have for generations provided tonnes of food daily and thousands of jobs as they filter sewage through fish ponds — but rapid urbanisation is threatening the ecosystem. Post Views: 271 leave a reply Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. submit More Articles By the same author Kremlin insists Putin has ‘astounding’ support after mutiny Alishba Saghir Jun 29, 2023 Moscow has insisted that President Vladimir Putin has not been weakened by the Wagner armed rebellion… Australia retain Ashes after fourth Test washout Alishba Saghir Jul 23, 2023 Washout - England's bid to force a series-levelling win in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia was… Kenyan court acquits ‘miracle baby’ pastor in trafficking case Alishba Saghir Jul 17, 2023 Kenyan pastor Gilbert Deya was accused of stealing five children between 1999 and 2004 A Kenyan court… France releases pair detained over suspected rape of Paris tourist Alishba Saghir Jul 29, 2023 Unlike most Paris parks which close during the night, the Champ de Mars can be accessed round-the-clock… UK backs permanent seat for Africa at UN Security Council Alishba Saghir Jun 29, 2023 The UK on Thursday announced its backing for an expanded UN Security Council, including a permanent… Rich-poor split could tighten ‘grip of poverty’: World Bank chief Alishba Saghir Jul 18, 2023 'The Global South's frustration is understandable. In many ways they are paying the price for our prosperity,'… S.Africa’s graft watchdog clears Ramaphosa in farm cash scandal Alishba Saghir Jul 1, 2023 South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has always denied any wrongdoing South Africa's corruption… Haiti coach wants to see same passion against China at World Cup Alishba Saghir Jul 27, 2023 Haiti's midfielder Melchie Dumonay was impressive against England Haiti coach Nicolas Delepine on… Greek island of Rhodes left blackened after fires Alishba Saghir Jul 28, 2023 With fire crews scrambling to keep fires on the Greek island of Rhodes under control, vast swathes of…