Sue Patkar for Lavasa work stoppage: NCCL chief
January 8th, 2011 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Jan 8 (IANS) The Lavasa Corporation should file a criminal case against Medha Patkar and others for bringing disrepute and financial losses to their project, a leading civil liberties activist said ... Read more...
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Coastal norms must address Konkan’s needs: Chavan
December 26th, 2010 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) The revised Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) guidelines, which will be announced by the union environment ministry in two weeks, must address the concerns of the Konkan region, Maharashtra ... Read more...
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Hindus congratulate Pope for making Vatican as world’s most environment friendly nation
December 12th, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 12 (ANI): Hindus have congratulated His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for making Vatican City as the world's most environmentally friendly nation.According to reports, with the installation of large solar ... Read more...
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Cycle rally to promote cleanliness in Kashmir Valley
December 8th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by ANI
By Fayaz AhmadSrinagar, Dec.8 (ANI): Scores of people participated in a bicycle rally here to spread awareness about pollution.The event commenced from Nehru Park near Dal Lake and ended at Cheshmashahi."Our environment ... Read more...
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Hindus laud Pope’s interest in solar-powered electric “popemobile”
December 3rd, 2010 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 3 (ANI): Hindus have praised Vatican's preference in having solar-powered electric popemobile, thus showing care for the planet and promotion of sustainable and green energy.Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, ... Read more...
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No Panjab University hostel for freshers using cars
November 25th, 2010 - 4:59 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 25 (IANS) Freshers wanting hostel room in the Panjab University here will have to give up the comfort of their cars. Pitching in for eco-friendly bicycles, the university administration has ... Read more...
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Ban Ki-moon urges China to vigorously curb greenhouse gas emissions
November 1st, 2010 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Nov 1 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that seven of the world's top 10 polluted cities are in China and stressed that it should put greater emphasis on ... Read more...
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UN chief asks China to reduce pollution
November 1st, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 1 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said seven of the world's top 10 polluted cities are in China and stressed that the country needs to have a hold ... Read more...
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Time to integrate nature into national plans: UN environment chief (Interview)
October 28th, 2010 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
By Joydeep Gupta
Nagoya (Japan), Oct 28 (IANS) Economists have proved that countries are paying a great price by not integrating the values of natural resources into their budgets and plans. Now that ... Read more...
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Court refuses to lift ban on sand mining
October 21st, 2010 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) The Maharashtra government suffered a setback Thursday when the Bombay High Court refused to lift a ban on sand mining in the state - a day after the ... Read more...
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ADB, FAO, AND IFAD PARTNER to address food security concerns in Asia, Pacific region
September 24th, 2010 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
New York/Rome/Manila, Sept.23 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) have joined forces to tackle ... Read more...
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Can the Green Army prevail over the Red Army?
September 14th, 2010 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
By Nandini ManikpuriKanker (Chhattisgarh), Sep.14 (ANI): Bastar has been in the eye of the storm due to the conflagration between the security forces and Naxals.Yet hidden from this gory picture ... Read more...
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Hindus commend Pope on environmental stand
August 31st, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Aug 31 (ANI): Hindus have applauded His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for taking a strong stand on environment.Noted Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, praised ... Read more...
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Adapting to warming could worsen climate change
August 7th, 2010 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): A new study has concluded that the way humanity reacts to climate change may do more damage to many areas of the planet than climate change itself unless ... Read more...
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Amazon losing 1,500 sq km each year
July 23rd, 2010 - 11:18 am ICT by IANS
Lima, July 23 (IANS/EFE) Around 1,500 sq km (579 sq miles) of the Amazon forest is lost each year due to deforestation and environmental degradation in Peru.
Peru has 68 million hectares (262,550 ... Read more...
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Hindu statesman Zed asks the world to re-evaluate its economic growth strategy
July 21st, 2010 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada, July 21 (ANI): World should re-evaluate its economic growth outlook to save it from environmental crisis, stresses acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed.Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in ... Read more...
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Boffins developing ’smart’ metal to help you save on electric bills
July 18th, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 18 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Maryland are developing a new "smart" metal that could help cool homes or refrigerate food 175 per cent more efficiently than current technology, ... Read more...
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National manufacturing policy to factor in environmental concerns
July 14th, 2010 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The government is set to incorporate environmental issues in its new national manufacturing policy which will be finalised shortly, said a senior government official Wednesday.
Industrial Policy and ... Read more...
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UNDP hails India’s rural job guarantee scheme
June 18th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The United Nations has hailed India's rural job guarantee scheme, one of the flagship programmes of the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance government, saying it has ... Read more...
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When media persons participated in a run for environmental cause in Shimla
June 17th, 2010 - 11:25 pm ICT by ANI
By Hemant ChauhanShimla, June 17 (ANI): A group of journalists joined hands with local residents to save the pristine beauty of hill resort Shimla on Thursday, as they participated in a run.To ... Read more...
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Eco awareness programme held in Udhampur
June 10th, 2010 - 11:15 pm ICT by ANI
By Tahir Nadeem KhanBasantgarh (Udhampur) June 10(ANI): As part of the ongoing celebrations of World Environment Week, an Environment-cum-Eco Awareness drive was organized in one of the remotest and militancy affected area ... Read more...
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Tripura powering green with solar energy
June 8th, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
By Pinaki DasAgartala, June 8 (ANI): Growing concerns over climate change owing to environmental degradation has led to acceptance of the concept of green energy in Tripura.The Tripura Renewable Energy Development ... Read more...
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Eat less meat to tackle climate change: UN panel
June 3rd, 2010 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 3 (IANS) Eating meat causes environmental degradation and the world population needs to become vegetarian to tackle climate change, says a UN panel.
Experts believe that the greatest cause of ... Read more...
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India pavilion at Shanghai expo gets huge footfall
May 22nd, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 22 (IANS) The India pavilion has become one of the hottest spots at the Shanghai World Expo with average 25,000 visitors every day thronging the stalls of Indian handicrafts and ... Read more...
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Meghalaya to adopt ‘new approach’ on uranium mining
May 7th, 2010 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, May 7 (IANS) The Meghalaya government Friday decided to adopt a "new approach" on the proposed uranium mining in the state, aiming for a consensus on the issue after reassuring ... Read more...
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Congress patronage of Goa’s casino industry worrying: Seva Dal
May 6th, 2010 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, May 6 (IANS) The patronage of the Congress-led coalition government to the casino industry in Goa is an issue of concern and will be taken up with the party's state and ... Read more...
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Declare Earth Day meat-free day, PETA tells PM
April 21st, 2010 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, April 21 (IANS) Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to declare Earth Day, on Thursday, a meat-free day to ... Read more...
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Lack of amenities in slums, violation of rights: UN
March 23rd, 2010 - 1:35 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, March 23 (IANS) Lack of basic amenities in slums across the world is "a violation of human rights", UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has said and asked global leaders to help ... Read more...
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Kullu locals protest against hydropower project for illegal placement of power wires
March 20th, 2010 - 6:14 pm ICT by ANI
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Mar 20 (ANI): The Alian Duhangan hydropower project in Kullu faced the agitation of the locals of Hirni village for placing power lines over their houses and across fields ... Read more...
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on cleanliness drive in Kolkata
February 12th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, led a cleanliness drive at the Lily Pool area at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium ... Read more...
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Scientists develop new method that can detect biodiversity losses
February 6th, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): A team of scientists has developed a new method that measures the impact of human-caused environmental degradation on environmental biodiversity.The new method, called the Threshold Indicator Taxa Analysis ... Read more...
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N-reactors do not cause environmental degradation, says AEC
January 29th, 2010 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) The nuclear reactors which are being set up across India to fulfil the future energy requirements do not cause any environmental degradation, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman Srikumar ... Read more...
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‘Bollywood can help save environment in the Alps’
January 27th, 2010 - 11:29 am ICT by IANS
By Keya Acharya
Viterbo (Italy), Jan 27 (IANS) The Alps needs people's awareness to save itself, and Bollywood -- which shoots 15-20 films on an average in Europe's major mountain range average ... Read more...
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Pope denounces lack of climate treaty
January 12th, 2010 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANS
Vatican City, Jan 12 (IANS/AKI) Pope Benedict XVI has denounced the failure of world leaders to agree to a new climate change treaty in Copenhagen in December.
The Pope Monday spoke of ... Read more...
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Athirapally power project ‘crucial’ for Kerala: Chandy
January 8th, 2010 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (IANS) Former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy Friday said the much-delayed Athirapally hydro-electric power project is "crucial" for the state.
He said the project, which has been hanging for more ... Read more...
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