Asia-Pacific fastest growing greenhouse gases source: UN
June 6th, 2012 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Asia-Pacific area is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions globally and the region will contribute to around 40 percent of global carbon ... Read more...
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Both binding, voluntary cuts must for global climate deal: UNEP
December 6th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, Dec 6 (IANS) With the debate between rich and poor countries in Durban stuck on legally binding emission cuts versus voluntary measures, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Tuesday ... Read more...
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Gisele Bundchen named greenest celebrity
December 1st, 2011 - 10:10 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 1 (IANS) Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has been named the most eco-friendly celebrity at the annual Green awards in London.The Brazilian beauty, currently involved in several environmental campaigns and ... Read more...
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Nobel laureate Maathai’s death mourned
September 26th, 2011 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi (Nigeria), Sep 26 (IANS) The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Monday mourned the death of Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai, who died of cancer here Sunday night.Maathai was awarded the ... Read more...
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Economy, environment should go hand-in-hand: Jairam
June 3rd, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India's approach towards environmental growth has to keep pace with economic growth to achieve the targets of "green economy", Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh ... Read more...
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Priyanka Chopra Vs Rahul Bose on World Environment Day
June 1st, 2011 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Bollywood actors Priyanka Chopra and Rahul Bose are to compete on the World Environment Day June 5 to motivate people to do their bit ... Read more...
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India named global host of World Environment Day 2011
February 23rd, 2011 - 11:39 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
United Nations, Feb 23 (IANS) The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has named India for the first time as the global host of World Environment Day 2011 (WED) on June ... Read more...
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Experts study black carbon, tropospheric ozone’s role in climate change
February 21st, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Experts from the European Commission Joint Research Centre have suggested measures to reduce the impact of Black carbon (BC) and tropospheric ozone (O3) emission.Black carbon (BC) and tropospheric ... Read more...
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IPCC looking for communications manager to tackle crisis situation
December 27th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 27 (ANI): The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is reportedly looking for its first Communications and Media Relations Programme Manager to help it avoid a mismanaged situation like last ... Read more...
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Climate change could give you cancer, claim scientists
December 9th, 2010 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 09 (ANI): Scientists have warned that melting glaciers and ice sheets are releasing cancer-causing pollutants into the air and oceans.The long-lasting chemicals get into the food chain and build up ... Read more...
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Russian summit sees 13 countries agreeing to double tiger numbers
November 25th, 2010 - 6:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 25 (ANI): At a summit held in St Petersburg, Russia, the government of 13 countries where tigers still live have endorsed a plan to save the big cats from extinction.Delegates ... Read more...
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Mumbai, Vellore students selected for German honour
October 25th, 2010 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Two Indian engineering students, one from Mumbai and the other from Tamil Nadu's Vellore, have been selected for the prestigious Bayer Young Environmentalist Envoy (BYEE) honour and will ... Read more...
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UN announces environment education programme for students
June 24th, 2010 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) In order to spread awareness about the environment and develop young leaders in the field, the United Nations Thursday announced a global environment educational programme for students.
The ... Read more...
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UN explores organic agriculture options in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
April 14th, 2010 - 12:10 am ICT by BNO News
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced Tuesday that it is exploring options of organic agriculture in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia region.UNEP said it ... Read more...
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Delegates gather in Qatar to save elephants, tuna
March 13th, 2010 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Doha, March 13 (DPA) Some 1,500 delegates representing 175 parties to a treaty designed to protect endangered species around the world on Saturday gathered in Qatar to discuss how best to protect ... Read more...
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Sachin Tendulkar becomes UN’s goodwill ambassador
March 12th, 2010 - 10:49 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Mar 12(ANI): Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been named the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).The appointment announced by UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner in Mumbai ... Read more...
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Now, IPL bats for environment
February 17th, 2010 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
By Mayank Aggarwal
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The world's most cash rich cricket tournament is going green. In the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a cricketer would be appointed ... Read more...
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India to host 2012 biodiversity summit
October 31st, 2009 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) India has offered to host the 11th global biodiversity summit in 2012, a government spokesperson said here Saturday, adding that the head of the UN biodiversity convention ... Read more...
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Recession caused drop in greenhouse gas emissions by half in 2008
June 27th, 2009 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 27 (ANI): An analysis has revealed that the financial crisis may have been good for the climate, as high oil prices caused the growth of greenhouse gas emissions to drop ... Read more...
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India hosting International workshop on ‘Green Customs Initiatives’
May 23rd, 2009 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Recognising the importance of protecting the environment to save life on earth and the role of Customs Officers in enforcing Environmental Laws on the International Borders, the ... Read more...
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Despite ban on Chinese toys, children still playing with poison
January 25th, 2009 - 12:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India may have banned import of Chinese toys till June, but children will continue to be exposed to risks of liver damage or disruption of mental health ... Read more...
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Kolkata buildings go green, but don’t get paid for it
December 6th, 2008 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Poznan (Poland), Dec 6 (IANS) A five-star hotel and an office complex in Kolkata went green in various ways but their applications to be registered under the UN's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) ... Read more...
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Thick clouds of pollution block sunlight in worlds major cities
November 26th, 2008 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 26 (ANI): A new research has determined that the Sun is fading above major cities around the world as thick clouds of pollution prevent its rays from reaching the ... Read more...
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World campaign to save Gulf of Mannar gathers momentum
November 21st, 2008 - 7:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.21 (ANI): Ecologists, academics, scientists and religious leaders from around the world will gather in London next week. Their aim will be to prevent the destruction of the Gulf of ... Read more...
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‘Brown clouds’ of pollutants darken Asian cities: UN
November 13th, 2008 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 13 (DPA) Vast "brown clouds" of pollution are making Asian cities, including New Delhi and Beijing, darker melting Himalayan glaciers and intensifying regional monsoons, a UN report said Thursday.India as ... Read more...
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India’s Ashok Khosla is IUCN’s new president
October 13th, 2008 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi Oct 13 (IANS) Indian environmentalist Ashok Khosla has been elected president of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), during its World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, the IUCN said ... Read more...
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Forest conservation may have negative impacts on some ecosystems
June 13th, 2008 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 13 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that plans to conserve forests may have potential negative impacts on some ecosystems.The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is currently discussing ways ... Read more...
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Dr. Pramod Deo takes over as CERC Chairman
June 9th, 2008 - 10:53 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi , June 9 (ANI): Union Minister of Power Sushilkumar Shinde on monday administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to Dr. Pramod Deo, Chairman, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). ... Read more...
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President Patil to present Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar awards
June 5th, 2008 - 9:31 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil will present three Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar awards and one Young Environmentalist award on the occasion of World Environment Day today.The Indira Gandhi ... Read more...
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India to join global effort to save Sea Cows
April 11th, 2008 - 6:09 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India Friday decided to join the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) to conserve Dugongs commonly known as Sea Cows, the only herbivorous mammal marine species. The cabinet ... Read more...
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Melting of glaciers has doubled worldwide
March 17th, 2008 - 1:06 pm ICT by admin
London, March 17 (ANI): Data from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has shown that the rate at which some of the world's glaciers are melting has more than doubled.The findings ... Read more...
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