NGT appoints expert committee to study harmful effects of antimony on environment
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has appointed an expert committee to study the harmful effects of antimony on environment after a plea sought a ban …
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ReNew Power Awards Winners of EnvironmenD at Tryst 2018, IIT Delhi
ReNew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd. one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, announced the winners of the EnvironmenD: Cleaning our Air & Water contest at …
Donald Trump blames India, China for his decision to withdraw from Paris climate accord
President Donald Trump has again blamed India and China for his decision last year to withdraw from the historic Paris climate accord, saying the agreement …
India needs to ‘move fast’ to tackle air pollution: UNEP chief Solheim
No one thought air pollution was a big problem in India two years back but this is changing “rapidly” now, UNEP chief Erik Solheim said, …
India believes in growth but committed to environment: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is committed to protecting the environment and is doing everything required for it but expects others to …
Fiji, TERI signs DoP to support implementation of sustainable development and climate change mitigation initiatives
The Ministry of Local Government, Housing and Environment (MLGHE), Government of Fiji today signed a Declaration of Partnership (DoP) with The Energy and Resources Institute …
Japan ready to help India in addressing the issue of air pollution: Harsh Vardhan
Environment minister Harsh Vardhan today met Japanese Ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu during which the envoy expressed his country’s readiness to help India in addressing …
India Among Top Ten Nations in the World in Terms of Forest Area: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Strongly emphasizing the increasingly green credentials of the country, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that India has …
Hollywood actor criticizes the US government for pulling out of the Paris climate agreement
Veteran Hollywood actor and director Robert De Niro praised on Sunday the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) for fighting the global warming, while criticising the US …
Australia tourism industry under climate change threat – study
Australia’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry is under increasing threat from climate change with some of the nation’s top natural wonders in the firing line as …