Reply affidavit on behalf of the Central Ground Water Board in the matter of Suo Moto case titled "Haryana 60.48% groundwater over exploited Kurukshetra worst Jhajjar best says" appearing in the Tribune, January 8, 2025. The CGWA report, May 3, 2025 addresses the issue of groundwater exploitation and violation of …
For the first time in history, oil prices breached the $135 per barrel mark last month. Since then, prices have ebbed slightly but the fallout in India is just the beginning. On June 5, the Central Government bravely increased petrol, diesel and LPG prices. This year oil subsidies are likely …
The good news in the International Energy Agency's report on the future of energy technologies is that there is enough oil left on the planet to allow a huge increase in consumption over the next few decades. The bad news is that the consequences for the climate of burning that …
THE SRM University, Kattankulathur, in association with the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research organised a one-day national workshop on Environmental Sustainability to mark the World Environment Day Celebrations here on Thursday.. Baldev Raj, director, IGCAR, inaugurated the workshop. Kushawaha of Health Safety and Environment Group, Baba Atomic Research Centre, …
Volkswagen India celebrated the 36th observance of World Environment Day through a tree plantation ceremony at its upcoming manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune. Volkswagen employees planted 250 trees to encourage green surroundings at the facility. Mr. Joerg Mueller, President, Volkswagen India also participated in the initiatives. Speaking on the occasion, …
Council To Rephrase Document, Finalize It by Month-End The PM's Climate Change Council on Monday averted an embarrassment for India in the global arena by pointing out how the draft domestic climate change action policy could compromise India's international stance that had been defended at the UN conference on climate …
By Stefan Wagstyl, Thomas Escritt, Kester Eddy, Theo Troev and Neil Macdonald In a remote corner of Hungary close to the Ukrainian border, engineers are starting construction of the biggest power station in the former communist states of south-east Europe since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The first pair …
Starting Saturday midnight, Pakistan will go 30 minutes ahead of India instead of the usual half hour behind. With Pakistan introducing daylight saving time (DST) from Sunday as a power-saving measure, India is set to have one country to its west that will be ahead in time. The anomalous situation …
This paper contains detailed discussions on climate change strategies. It looks at climate change related issues in several sectors including forestry, energy (biofuels), waste management, and groundwater, as well as key institutional and industry developments in response to climate change challenges. The paper summarises current policy responses from around the …
The G8 climate scorecards provide a comparable snapshot of the current situation across the G8 countries as well as the five major developing countries. They provide recent and expected emission developments of each country and various other indicators. The scorecards also provide an overview of the most important activities by …
Energy policies are in transition worldwide based on a convergence of factors including static oil production coupled with increased demand, a desire for energy independence, and growing awareness of climate change. Making energy choices that improve human health, the environment, and economic development is possible if we understand the complex …
The neglect of India's energy resources and the failure to adopt a scientific approach to maximise their use are unforgivable, and the simultaneous pursuit of exotic treaties is unfortunate. India faces the peril of sharp energy inadequacy today
"IF THE best way to create the future is to invent it, we say the second-best way is to finance it." John Doerr is only half joking. He is one of the most influential venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, and he knows a thing or two about financing the future. …
There are various reasons behind shortage of power including unmindful consumption of energy. Therefore, it is the crying need of the hour and responsibility of everyone to save power. Most of the sources of power generation are dependent on nature's bounty and it is difficult to guess as to what …
Computer support provider iYogi uses proprietary technology, iMantra, to offer remote services from its office in Gurgaon to small and individual computer users globally. The company employs 400 people and expects its annual revenue to go up from $15 million to $100 million in two years. The company is now …
The Prayavaran Mitra Program by CYG Pune, 2008 in association with United Nations Environment Program ( UNEP ) and Indian Medical Association (IMA) had on Thursday organised the "Paryavaran Mitra Din " at Bhairavnath Mandir-Baner especially to educate the residents of the fringe villages. The programme has support from University …
