Is the government in a pre-election haste to revamp environmental laws?
It is the final leg of the current Indian government’s tenure, which began in 2014. As the general elections loom, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led …
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Delhi’s clean air plan might flop says two new CSE studies
In 2015, the Union ministry of environment, forests & climate change (MoEF&CC) had announced new emission norms for thermal power plants across India. For power stations …
Green cover on highways: NGT slaps fines on Karnataka, Manipur
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 each on Karnataka and Manipur for not filing statements on maintenance of green …
Climate change will lead to dangerous effects even after meeting global temperature target: Study
Sensitive regions of the world would remain at risk of the dangerous and potentially irreversible effects of climate change, even if we meet the target …
World gathers in Vietnam to tackle climate change challenges
World leaders and officials from over 100 nations, including India, top heads of UN agencies and multilateral financial institutions, scientists and activists gathered in this …
Tokyo exhibition focuses on CO2 reduction, saving energy
Tokyo has launched an exhibition to showcase a wide range of environmental technologies and services to overcome various challenges. Energy conservation, renewable energy, heat island …
Global Warming can be limited to 1.5 C by improving everyday activities: Study
Global warming can be limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius by improving the energy efficiency of our everyday activities such as travel, indoor heating and device …
Give up single use of Plastic, adopt a Green Good deed every day: Harsh Vardhan
Expressing confidence that a perceptible and measurable difference in the country will be brought about on plastic pollution and other environmental issues in the run-up …
‘Green Good Deeds’ Movement Launched by Dr Harsh Vardhan Gets Global Recognition
Green Good Deeds, the societal movement launched by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr Harsh Vardhan, to protect environment and promote …
Green Skill Development Programme to cover nearly 5 lakh people by 2021: Harsh Vardhan
Emphasising that the Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) will go a long way in reaping the demographic dividend in the country, Union Minister for Environment, …