Bollywood celebs protest order to cut trees in Aarey for metro
Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor recently joined the protest against the proposed felling of over 2700 trees in Aarey forest to build a metro carshed, terming …
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Climate change affects floods in Europe
Overflowing rivers can cause enormous damage: Worldwide, the annual damage caused by river floods is estimated at over 100 billion dollars — and it continues …
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg arrives in New York sailing through Atlantic
The teen Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has finally arrived in New York on Wednesday sailing through the Atlantic for the United Nations Climate Action …
Collaboration with India on climate action is quite important: UN official
The collaboration with India on climate action is quite important and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recommitted to continue leading on climate issues, UN Secretary-General …
In Maharashtra village farmers switch to solar pumps, experts fear groundwater exploitation
In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon village, many farmers spend sleepless nights to irrigate their fields, as power for irrigation isn’t available during the daytime for 15 days …
Essar contaminates farmland spread over a 4-km area near Singrauli
Spillage from an artificial pond meant to store toxic residue from a coal power plant run by Essar Power MP Ltd (EPMPL) has contaminated farmland …
Climate battle will succeed or fail based on developments in Asia: UN
The battle to combat climate change will “succeed or fail” based on what happens in Asia, where growing energy needs are increasing demand for fossil …
Otago abandons disposable cups at Dunedin campus
Based on New Zealand’s unique cultural value of Kaitiakitanga, which literally translates into care for the world around us for future generations, three cafés on …
CSE calls for designing buildings for reducing the heat load and cut down AC usage
As severe summer-time heat waves become the norm in India, the use of air-conditioners (ACs) and resultant energy consumption have started hitting the roof. If …
Ozone Pollution Higher in Delhi Due to Heat Wave, Poses Serious Health Risk: CSE
Ozone level has increased manifold in the national capital due to severe heat wave this season posing a serious health risk, a recent study has …