Indore: State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) would hold up to 16 meetings in a month as against eight earlier to speed up re-appraisal of environmental clearance issued by District Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA) to stone mine and mineral projects of Madhya Pradesh.So far, the committee has received close to 150 applications for reappraisals out of around 2600 mine and mineral projects of the state that have to obtain reappraisals of the existing environmental clearance issued by the DEIAA in compliance to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order dated December 7, 2022. The committee plans to consider at least 15-20 cases of re-appraisals in a single meeting. The cases will be re-appraised on the basis of 15 criteria after which a fresh environmental clearance will be granted by MP state level environment impact assessment authority (SEIAA) .Madhya Pradesh SEAC chairman Dr PC Dubey said, The technical committee may now hold up to 16 meetings as against eight meetings in a month earlier depending upon the cases to expedite the process of re-appraisals. We are planning to take up 15-20 cases in a meeting. This arrangement will be in practice for up to six months.The regional Pollution Control Board, Indor has sent notices to more than 200 mining projects in Indore, Burhanpur, Barwani, Khargone and Khandwa to reappraise environmental clearance from SEIAA to continue operations.A senior official from the mining department wishing anonymity said that mine and mineral projects could not operate until completion of re-appraisal of the existing environmental clearance from the state level authority and their electronic transit passes would remain suspended.We also published the following articles recentlyHow environmental factors impact our reproductive healthFertility health is influenced by environmental factors such as pollution, pesticides, lifestyle choices, chemical exposure, radiation, and climate change. Air pollution can decrease sperm quality and quantity while water contamination disrupts hormonal balance. Pesticide exposure increases the risk of infertility. Stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise lower fertility. Chemicals like BPA and phthalates interfere with hormone regulation. Radiation and electromagnetic fields affect sperm quality. Climate change affects agriculture and food security. To protect fertility health, maintain a balanced diet, exercise regularly, minimize toxin exposure, quit smoking, and consider environmental testing. Increased environmental factors pose a significant threat to fertility health.Ministry of mines to kickstart first tranche auction of critical and strategic mineralsThe ministry of mines is set to launch the first-ever tranche auction of critical and strategic minerals on November 29. Union minister of coal, mines, and parliamentary affairs, Pralhad Joshi, will inaugurate this historic initiative, marking a significant step towards enhancing Indias economic strength, national security, and facilitating the nations transition to a clean energy future. The auction encompasses twenty blocks of critical and strategic minerals strategically distributed across the country. Critical minerals, including lithium, graphite, cobalt, titanium, and rare earth elements (REE), are essential for economic development and national security.Pope Francis urges world religions to unite against environmental devastationPope Francis emphasizes the need for world religions to unite against the devastation of the environment. Religions should educate their members on sober and fraternal lifestyles and promote contemplation of natures grandeur. The pope calls for the elimination of fossil fuels and urges Catholic institutions to divest from them. He also highlights the interdependence of peace and stewardship of the planet, stating that conflicts harm the environment and hinder efforts to address shared problems.

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