This brochure offers decision-makers in the real estate and energy industries, as well as urban and municipal developers, a broad overview of the topics of decentralised energy generation and supply, and raises awareness of the goal of decarbonisation by 2050 at the latest. The advancing digitalization in the construction and …
SC Asks Why Farmer Suicides Are Up Despite Centre's Much-Hyped Scheme With a spurt in farmers' suicides in the recent past, the Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre's much-hyped crop insurance scheme but upon the intervention of attorney general K K Venugopal, it agreed that the problem was far …
Nagpur: In some good news for the city, Nagpur has been declared as one of the 12 winners of the '47 cities Sheher Green Karo' contest that was organized by the Earth Day Network India. To commemorate the 47th Earth Day on 22 April, 2017, the Earth Day Network had …
Eco warriors making efforts to discourage people from using polythene bags A team of eco warriors are making concerted efforts to make the city free from plastic bags. As the world observed International Plastic Bag Free Day on Monday, various organisations in the city stepped up their campaign to spread …
Five wildlife enthusiasts to cover 29 States and 3 neighbouring countries Five wildlife enthusiasts, in association with Coimbatore-based NGO Environment Conservation Group, embarked on a 25,000-km road trip on Saturday to raise awareness on endangered species of Indian sub-continent under its project named ‘Save Endangered Endemic and Key species (SEEK)’. …
MUMBAI: Motorists, be warned! Soon, honking in silence zones may cost you dear. The state government on Thursday informed the Bombay high court that needless honking and honking in silence zones will soon become punishable offences under the Maharashtra Transport and Road Safety Bill 2017, which is awaiting the President's …
DEHRADUN: A new study has debunked a widely-held belief in the scientific community that global warming would cause the tree line -- the mountain zone after which trees stop growing -- to advance upslope. The initial findings of the research, which is being conducted under the National Mission for Himalayan …
Greater thrust on use of public transport over private vehicles, e-mobility and use of waterways as means for mass transit "could prove game- changers" in addressing the issue of air pollution in urban areas, experts today said. The India centre of Manila-based global NGO Clean Air Asia has brought together …
The National Green Tribunal today issued notices to the Centre and the Haryana government asking why the work on a waste treatment plant, being built in the catchment area of Basai wetland in Gurugram, should not be stayed due to its adverse impact on the water body. A vacation bench …
It has been one and a half years since the National Green Tribunal ordered to fill up the sanctioned seven posts, but they are still lying vacant The Delhi government's Forest and Wildlife department has only two wildlife inspectors to keep a watch on the city's green cover, spread over …
Kochi: Amid rising complaints about noise pollution, a leading mosque in the Muslim-majority Malappuram district in Kerala has decided decides to deliver only one 'azaan' over loudspeaker during the holy month of Ramzan. Hindustan Times reported on Thursday that Valiya Juma Masjid, which is the biggest in Vazhakkad area, has …
Centre's push to resolve sanitation-related grievances in cities is delivering results since it launched the “Swachhta-MoUD“ app, which enables citizens to lodge complaints. So far 11 lakh complaints have been lodged using the app in the past 10 months for issues, including delay in clearing of bins, arrival of garbage …
Herma, an obscure village mostly inhabited by the tribals under Charilam block in Western Tripura has turned into a modern village on Sunday with many modern facilities reaching the door step of its every household. All the 24 families of the village are now having sanitary toilets with 24 hours …
Concerns over GM mustard impacting pollination and honey production have no empirical basis Pollinators such as honeybees play a vital role in our agricultural production systems. Roughly a quarter of the world’s food is estimated to come from transfer of pollen, from the male to female organs of the flowers …
A sapling being planted in the city on MondayA sapling being planted in the city on Monday JAIPUR: Several civil groups have marked the World Environment Day by planting saplings in the city. To mark the day many NGOs have carried out several activities highlighting the importance of Environment protection. …
Gurgaon: On the occasion of World Environment Day on Monday, city-based activists will today propose formation of a high-level task force to monitor sustainable development in Gurgaon. According to a blueprint prepared by the activists, the focus of the task force will be on six aspects — air quality, water …
Several domestic policies have undergone surreptitious changes in recent times The US’ pull-out from the Paris Agreement may deal a body blow to efforts to mitigate climate change — the country is both among the top three carbon emitters and was a potential key donor to the UN Environment Programme. …
Gurgaon: It may be in the news for the wrong reasons, but climate change is a topic whose urgency increases with every passing day, week and month. Last week, the Sehgal Foundation, a city-based NGO, played host to a screening of Nila Madhab Panda's 'Kadvi Hawa', a National Award winner …
The Seoy awards are back! For those of you who are not familiar with these awards, they are the Oscar equivalent for organisations and ventures that strive towards ensuring a safe environment and do wonders in preventing the environment from depleting further. Social Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (SEOY), a …
Yavatmal: The Forest Circle of Yavatmal consisting of Yavatmal, Washim and Akola districts in Vidarbha is set to expedite the targeted figure of 50 crore tree plantation across the state within the set time frame. According to the Chief Conservator of Forest of Yavatmal circle Govind Chavan, the State Forest …
PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation received more than 100 suggestions at the meeting it held with citizens, NGOs and civic organizations on the management of city's garbage. Over 250 citizens attended the meeting on Wednesday. Mayor Mukta Tilak said all relevant suggestions would be included in PMC's comprehensive management plan …
