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- The Karnataka government officially rejected the recommendations of the Kasturirangan report which sought to increase environmental protections in the Western Ghats.
- State lawmakers argue the proposed restrictions are unscientific and would negatively impact local development and residents' livelihoods.
- Environmentalists express concern that the rejection ignores the ongoing risks of mining and quarrying to the sensitive ecosystem.
- This decision indicates a prioritize of regional development over ecological conservation measures.
What to watch next
- Potential environmental degradation in the Western Ghats
- Future central government response to the state's rejection
- Public response from environmental advocacy groups
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