We are in a process of creating 10 Aarey forests around Mumbai: Harsh Vaidya, The Tree Box Initiative
The Tree Box Initiative and Rotary Club will attempt a world record on September 20 with a tree plantation event to create a “Mega Man …
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Climate Change a serious threat-may bring back long-dormant viruses to life
Long-dormant viruses brought back to life; the resurgence of deadly and disfiguring smallpox; a dengue or zika “season” in Europe. These could be disaster movie …
High Mountain Asia could see ice loss run from 29 to 67 percent: Study
The ice in one of the world’s highest concentrations of non-polar glaciers could see significant melting before the end of the century, potentially affecting sea …
US Democratic candidate Joe Biden unveils USD 2 trillion climate plan
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has unveiled a USD 2 trillion proposal to boost investment in clean energy and combat the global warming as he …
Indian Railways set to transform into Green Railways by 2030
In a bid to transform the Indian railways into Green Railways by 2030 the Ministry of Railway in recent past has taken many initiatives towards …
Warning: global temperature likely to exceed 1.5 degree in five years: WMO
The annual mean global temperature is likely to be at least 1° Celsius above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900) in each of the coming five years (2020-2024) …
Investors reaching out for new tools to measure climate change risk
In the twilight years of past civilisations, astrologers would scour the heavens for signs of impending calamity. In an era where climate change is eroding …
Global warming biggest threat to tropical plants: Study
UNSW’s new study finds that because of global warming half of the world’s tropical plant species may struggle to germinate by 2070. Tropical plants closer to …
Harness renewable sources to overcome the challenges posed by global-warming: VP
The Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday called upon policymakers and experts in the renewable energy sector to take steps to tap …
Scientists designs new materials to enhance natural gas storage, reduce global warming
Scientists have designed plastic-based materials that can effectively store natural gas. The materials can not only make large-scale, cost-effective, and safe natural gas storage possible, …