Category: Environment

Sharks not as lonely as previously thought

New York, Feb 23 (IANS) Far from being solitary animals, as they have been historically seen, sharks can actually form…

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Cleaner energy policies could save 175,000 US lives by 2030

New York, Feb 23 (IANS) Reducing US climate emissions enough to avoid a two degree Celsius increase in global warming…

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Steps taken to usher in second Green Revolution: President

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday that the government was keen to fully harness the…

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Solar power becoming affordable: President

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Solar power was becoming increasingly affordable and accessible to thousands of people, President Pranab Mukherjee…

9 years ago

Unesco show highlights culture of sustainability

United Nations, Feb 23 (IANS) A new photograph exhibition launched here by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation…

9 years ago

Obama wants India, China to use clean coal

Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) Calling climate change a real problem, President Barack Obama would like India and China to know…

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Bustards captive breeding centre in Rajasthan mulled

Jaipur, Feb 22 (IANS) The Wildlife Institute of India is considering to set up a captive breeding centre in Rajasthan…

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Particulate matter exposure in India higher than in China

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) For the first time this century, the average particulate matter exposure is higher in India…

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25 punished for illegal disposal of chemicals in China

Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) At least 25 people have been punished after they were implicated in the illegal disposal of…

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Nepal suggested to adopt ‘Green Economy’ policy

Kathmandu, Feb 22 (IANS) International experts on Monday suggested that Nepal should promote and implement "Green economy" in the country…

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Beijing to raise threshold for issuing pollution alerts

Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) Beijing is to raise the thresholds for issuing its highest air pollution warnings, two months after…

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Peacock, bison safe from Goa vermin order, not wild boar

By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Panaji, Feb 22 (IANS) India's national bird, the peacock, and the Great Indian bison may have been…

9 years ago

Purple swamphens found in China

Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) At least three purple swamphens were spotted in China's Yunnan province, said local forestry bureau on…

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New map shows areas most sensitive to climate changes

London, Feb 22 (IANS) By using information gathered by satellites, an international team of researchers has developed a method to…

9 years ago

Car free day observed in south Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The car free day -- an initiative by the Delhi government to curb rising air…

9 years ago

Australia risks missing climate change commitments: report

Sydney, Feb 22 (IANS) Australia risks not meeting its commitments agreed to under the Paris Climate Change agreement while also…

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Delhi to observe fifth car free day on Monday

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The fifth car-free day -- an initiative by the Delhi government to check air pollution…

9 years ago

Use water judiciously, crisis may worsen: Delhi minister

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Terming the water crisis in the national capital as "unprecedented", Delhi minister Kapil Mishra on…

9 years ago

Air purifiers can prevent respiratory problems: Doctors

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Installation of air purifiers can be an easy way to prevent respiratory problems caused by…

9 years ago

‘Agra remains dirty because of wrong government priorities’

By Brij Khandelwal Agra, Feb 21 (IANS) Having lost the race to be included in the list of smart cities,…

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