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India Among 5 Nations Most Vulnerable To Risks Of Climate Change, Air Pollution
India is among five countries that are most vulnerable to climate change and air pollution with respect to capacity to deal with the risks, a research has found.
China also figures among the top five, according to a first-of-its-kind study…
Industrialist Ratan Tata Salutes Innovators, Environmentalists On World Earth Day
As the World celebrates Earth Day 2021, philanthropist and Tata Group’s Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata patted some young innovators and volunteers of small cities and towns for their initiatives towards saving the planet.
In his Instagram…
Deadly Heat Waves Will Affect India In Coming Decades Despite Climate Goals, Predict Scientists
New Delhi: India can be in the grip of deadly heatwaves in the coming decades leading to unsafe labour conditions in the crop-producing parts such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, the coastal regions and urban centres like Kolkata, Mumbai and…
Centre Launches Action Plan For Protection Of Marine Turtles
New Delhi: The Central government on Thursday released an action plan for conservation of marine mega fauna and turtles.
Speaking at the virtual launch of ‘Marine Mega Fauna Stranding Guidelines’ and ‘National Marine Turtle Action Plan’ in…
SAIL Presented Golden Peacock Environment Management Award For 2nd Year
Bhubaneswar: The prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Award for 2020 in steel sector was presented to Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) by the Institute of Directors for second successive year.
Appreciating the efforts…
Baghjan Gas Well Fire Finally Doused After More Than 5 Months
Tinsukia: After more than five months, the fire from a blowout in Baghjan gas well in Assam has finally been completely doused. Oil India Limited (OIL) announced on Sunday that the well has been killed with brime solution.
A massive fire…
Himalayan Glaciers Receding Faster Than Others In The World: Study
Prayagraj: The Himalayan glaciers are reportedly retreating faster than in other parts of the world. According to a study, the Gangotri glacier, the origin of the holy river Ganga has receded 63 m in the last 360 years. It is expected to…
CJI Bobde’s Advice On Controlling Pollution: Take Out Bicycles And Stop Using Cars
New Delhi: With winter approaching and the menace of pollution amid the COVID-19 pandemic a major worry, especially in northern India, the Supreme Court has a simple advice for citizens -- take out bicycles and stop using ‘beautiful cars’.…
India Had Highest Air Pollution Exposure Globally In 2019, Says Report
New Delhi: People in Inda are exposed to the highest PM 2.5 concentrations globally. India recorded the highest annual average PM 2.5 concentration exposure in the world last year, according to the State of Global Air 2020 (SOGA 2020)…
Delhi, NCR Pollution: SC Appoints Justice Madan Lokur To Monitor Stubble Burning
New Delhi: Amidst rising pollution levels in Delhi and NCR regions, the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday appointed retired Justice Madan B Lokur to monitor stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
The three-judge bench, comprising…