Highlights of Odd-Even Formula
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Delhi government has announced an odd-even formula for restricting the number of motor vehicles on public roads, which is to be implemented from Friday, January 1, 2016. According to…
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Kejriwal Unveils Odd-Even Scheme, Seeks Public Support
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Transport Minister Gopal Rai announcing the odd-even transport formula in New Delhi on Dec. 24, 2015. (Photo: Sunil Majumdar/IANS) New Delhi, Dec…
Strong Obama-Modi Relationship Helped Seal Paris Deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of United States of America (USA) Barack Obama. (File Photo: IANS/PIB) Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) A “strong and productive relationship” between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra…
Decline Of Wild Bees Threatens US Crops’ Pollination
Washington, Dec 22 (IANS/EFE) The decline in the population of wild bees threatens agriculture in the US, where 39 percent of crops dependent on such pollinators may not receive the insects this year, a study…
40 Cities Issue Alerts for Pollution in China
Beijing, Dec 22 (IANS) A total of 40 cities in north China, including Beijing and Tianjin, have issued alerts for air pollution, the air pollution emergency management headquarters here said on Tuesday. Baoding, Handan, Langfang…
PM Modi Inaugurates Electric Bus Service for Mps
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated an electric bus service for parliamentarians aimed at promoting environment-friendly initiatives in the country’s public transport system. “The world has been discussing issues…
Beijing May Miss Goal to Improve Air Quality
Beijing, Dec 21 (IANS) Frequent spells of smog that have hit Beijing four times since November, may make it difficult for China’s capital to achieve its annual air quality improvement goal, the media reported on…
Decorations Made from Recycled Materials for ‘Green’ Christmas
Kochi, Dec 20 (IANS) In an effort to promote use of recycled or discarded materials, a hotel group has put to good use dry leaves, old newspapers and bottles to get Christmas decorations made and…
El Nino Worsens Food Crisis in Eastern Africa: UN
Nairobi, Dec 20 (IANS) The UN humanitarian agency has warned that conditions are set to worsen for millions of hungry people across Eastern Africa as the El Nino weather phenomenon continues. The UN Office for…
Tehran to Shut Schools for Two Days Due to Air Pollution
Tehran, Dec 19 (IANS) Tehran’s educational office announced on Saturday that schools and kindergartens in the Iranian capital will be closed on Sunday and Monday due to the alarming high air pollution in the city….
Paris Agreement Is India’s Defeat, Says Rajendra Singh
Bhopal, Dec 19 (IANS) The Paris Agreement on climate change is a defeat for India and a blow to the culture of conservation and enrichment of water, wind, energy, food and shelter, ‘Water Man’ Rajendra…
In Victory Lap, Obama Touts Bringing India in on Climate Deal
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) President Barack Obama took a victory lap highlighting his successes of 2015 from thawing relations with Cuba to halting Iran’s nuclear programme to bringing China, India and Brazil on board for…
New Technique to Better Extract Uranium from Seawater
New York, Dec 18 (IANS) An ultra-high-resolution technique used for the first time to study polymer fibres that trap uranium in seawater may lead to better methods to harvest this fuel for nuclear reactors, says…
Shanghai Orders Emission Fees
Shanghai, Dec 18 (IANS) Shanghai announced that it will charge enterprises for emitting volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the primary sources of smog and airborne particles. Analysts say that the government is implementing financial incentives to…
Beijing Issues Second Red Alert for Heavy Smog
Beijing, Dec 18 (IANS) Beijing has issued its second red alert for air pollution in December as a new bout of smog is forecast to hit the capital from Saturday to Tuesday. The red alert,…
Obama Takes Adventurous Look into Climate Change in Alaska
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The UN Climate Change Conference in Paris may have ended, but US President Barack Obama will be seen championing the cause through “Running Wild With Bear Grylls”, a Discovery Channel…
Goa’s ‘Green Couple’ Get Sanctuary Magazine’s Lifetime Award
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) The husband-wife duo of Claude and Norma Alvares, founders of the Goa Foundation which first raised the issue of sand mining in Goa’s beaches in 1987, have been named for this…
Climate Change Warming World’s Lakes at Alarming Rate
New York, Dec 17 (IANS) Climate change is warming lakes around the world at an alarming rate, threatening freshwater supplies and ecosystems, says the largest study of its kind led by an Indian-origin researcher. For…
Obama Thanks Modi for India’s Critical Role in Climate Deal
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) US President Barack Obama called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to thank him for his positive role and leadership in the successful outcome of the UN climate change conference…
SC Bans Diesel SUVS Registration, Car Dealers Term It Inappropriate
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday doubled the environment compensation charge (ECC) for loaded commercial vehicles entering Delhi and imposed a blanket ban on registration of diesel vehicles of 2,000 cc…