Campaign to save Pulicat Lake ecosystem
A loose coalition of environmental activists, academics and people from Kattupalli Island has decided to start a campaign to spread awareness on the ecological and economic importance of the island and the Pulicat Lake ecosystem.
Report likely to jeopardise funds for M.P. dam
The planned financial support for Maheshwar dam in Madhya Pradesh by two German companies through Hermes export credit guarantees could be threatened in the wake of a report by a key Ministry in the German Government kaking adverse findings on the gloabl impacts of the controversial dam.
Brazilian activists' alarm on bio-exploitation in Amazon
Brazilian environmentalists sounded an alarm on Saturday over a Government decree that they said could give foreigners access and possibly exclusive rights to genetic material from plants and animals in the Amazon, the world's largest rain forest.
Eco-Task Force to green Southern Ridge
With the Planning Commission giving a green signal, the decks have been cleared for handing over tracts of barren mountainous land in the Southern Ridge to the Eco-Task Force of the Territorial Army to develop it into an effective carbon sink and green lung for the city.
Electric buses to make a comeback on city roads
Choking under clouds of balck smoke emitted by vehicles, Delhiites may now be able to have a whiff of fresh air as the Delhi Energy Development Association(DEDA) is all set to reintroduce electric mini-buses in the city.
Felling of kumbhil trees
Indicted officials face disciplinary action: The Kerala State Government has directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to initiate disciplinary action against forest officials indicted in the vigilance report on the felling of kumbhil tres from Kekapala range in Malayattoor forest range.
Timber associations' protest against hike in fees continues
The Kandla Timber Association, a non-trading association of timber importers traders and saw mill owners, has strongly protested against the unprecedented hike of 1,400 per cent of the fees and has urged the ministry to reconsider the issue and withdraw the hike.
NDMC starts reforestation work in Maidan Garhi
Now, operations of New Delhi Municipal Council woll not be confined to their area alone. Their good work has come in good stead for getting a sanction from Delhi government for reforestation an area of 70 acre in Maidan Garhi, just opposite to the campus of Indira Gandhi National Open …
Breathing in city may be lethal
A study by the Tata Energy Research Institute says the city's air is dirtier this summer than that in the last two years. The result of the study were released on June 2, two months after all eight-year-old diesel-run vehicles were taken off the street by the Delhi government with …
Gujarat Govt no to ban on use of groundwater
The Central Ground Water Board(CGWB) has written a letter to the Gujarat government asking it to initiate urgent measures to control and regulate the "over-exploitation" of groundwater in certain parts of the state, particularly in the north. But the state government is reportedly unwilling to do so.
Periya tree scandal points at well-entrenched forest mafia
The Periya tree scandal, which led to the suspension of six revenue officials and transfer of four others, including Wayanand district collector N Mohandas, has come as an eye operner to the collusion between the officials and the forest mafia in Kerala.
Environmental clearance to Krishna projects soon
Karnataka chief minister S M Krishna on Thursday said that the Central government would soon give the upper Krishna projects environmental clearance. The Centre on Wednesday has already given the project techno-economic clearance.
2,000 cattle perish due to drought
A severe shortage of animal feed and drought have killed at least 2,000 cattle in the country in the last six weeks, Government and trade officials said on Tuesday.
Kashmiris becoming eco conscious
A severe dry spell last summer has taught the people of Kashmir the value of protecting the environment, with many taking to planting trees and informing the authorities of illegal logging to prevent catastrophes in the future.
Mexico seeks to save Chiapas jungle from farmers
Mexican officials are trying to convince 17 indigenous communities in the troubled state of Chiapas to leave their homes in an ecological reserve in order to save the land from forest fires, according to media reports on Tuesday. Interior Minister Diodoro Carrasco said federal and local officials were "negotiating" with …
Wild fire
Himachal alerts officials, seeks Central aid: The forest department officials have been asked to remain vigilant and take all the necessary steps in advance to prevent forest fires. The state government has asked the Centre for an additional assistance of Rs 5 crore to prevent the forest fires and protect …
Too much politics in water disputes
The five-judge constitution bench has handed down a 400-page long judgment in trying to settle the Krishna river water dispute between Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. However, there is some scepticism even among the judiciary as to the effectiveness of the verdict.
Center sanctions Rs 16 crore
For processing of minor forest produces in Bastar area of Madhya pradesh, an action plan involving expenditure of Rs 16 crore has been sanctioned by the Central Government.
750 more buses will help pull out Delhi out of crisis
In a desperate bid to streamline the public transport system, which will be severely hampered from Monday, the Delhi government on Sunday pressed its entire fleet of 750 inter-state buses on the city routes. The schools in particular will be the worst affected since most of the 2100 contract carriages, …
