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India: Kerala: National Green Tribunal intervenes as quarry threatens ecotourism hotspot

Added 2022-04-07

Description

Porali Quarry Action Council has plead before the National Green Tribunal that the quarry is threatening flora and fauna, polluting freshwater resources and increases the chance of a landslide. A leading local activist alleges there is a collusion of quarry owners, criminals and local politicians.

Location

India
Porali Hills, Kerala