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UN conference adopts plan to reduce environmental risks arising from chemicals
The plan sets out 28 concrete targets and guidelines for key sectors across the entire lifecycle of chemicals, from production to waste.
Published on Oct 01, 2023 05:58 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
World Environmental Health Day 2023: Date, history, significance
World Environmental Health Day 2023: From theme to history to significance, here's all that you need to know about this special day.
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 07:06 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Urban designs to meet demographic challenge
India's population growth poses challenges for sustainability, but architects can contribute through efficient urban planning, preservation, and collaboration.
Published on Sep 19, 2023 10:04 PM IST
World Bamboo Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration
World Bamboo Day 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance and celebration of World Bamboo Day
Published on Sep 17, 2023 04:20 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
California sues 5 oil giants, accuses them of deception on climate change risks
The California case seeks the creation of an abatement fund to pay for future damages caused by climate disasters in the state.
Published on Sep 16, 2023 01:31 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Nisha Anand
Libya floods: Govt blamed for dam collapse tragedy that killed over 11,000
Libya floods: A tsunami-sized flash flood swept through the Libyan port city of Derna Sunday, killing more than 11,000 people. Over 10,000 are feared missing.
Published on Sep 16, 2023 12:47 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Nisha Anand
Green path to G20 development goals
There is a need for effective multilateralism and hard resources to show solidarity with the vulnerable and commit to the planet
Published on Sep 14, 2023 10:07 PM IST
Cause and Effect | Hottest summer ever pushes our environment to the brink
Emperor penguins and global air quality face dire threats due to the climate crisis but commitments made at G20 hold out hope for reducing carbon emissions
Published on Sep 14, 2023 05:48 PM IST
Tannu Jain
Nagaland assembly passes resolution on Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023, enacted by Parliament and notified by Government of India on August 4 deals with land and its resources (forests)
Updated on Sep 14, 2023 01:19 PM IST
Alice Yhoshü
Himachal Pradesh: Online portal for environmental initiatives launched
A spokesperson of the department of environmental science, technology and climate change informed on Monday that by registering on this portal, NGOs can identify opportunities to amplify their impact on society
Published on Sep 12, 2023 12:41 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Peter Frankopan - “We are living through an unparalleled age of transformations”
On the wider questions about the natural world’s reshaping as a result of globalisation, consumption patterns, demographics, and climate change
Published on Sep 08, 2023 09:54 PM IST
Syed Saad Ahmed
Govt to now nominate all members of top panel on environment issues
The Union environment ministry formed a permanent “Central Empowered Committee” on environmental issues in response to a Supreme Court order dates August 18
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 04:58 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
DU students create eco-friendly toilet in Kamla Market Police Station
Students of Delhi University’s Jesus and Mary College have built a public toilet, using sustainable approach, at Kamla Nagar Police Station in Ajmeri Gate.
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 03:43 PM IST
‘Cannot reverse harm to environment’: SC defers hearing on GM mustard
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concerns over the release of genetically modified (GM) mustard, saying harm to the environment cannot be reversed. The court refused permission to the government to proceed with the sowing of GM mustard seeds and postponed the hearing until 26 September. A number of petitions have been filed against the environmental release clearance granted to GM mustard hybrid DMH-11. The mustard crop was developed by the Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants at Delhi University.
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 12:30 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
Switching to paper straws to save the environment? They are more toxic for you
Sad news ensues for all eco-soldiers. If you thought you were saving the world by using paper straws, think again. Study shows it could be worse than plastic.
Published on Aug 26, 2023 08:48 PM IST
Jahanvi Sharma
Nuclear-based energy could mitigate carbon emissions
This article is authored by Mehdi Hussain, doctoral candidate, Centre for South Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Published on Aug 23, 2023 03:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: PAU marks youth day, students donate clothes
Students picked up the plastic and marked 1 m area around the trees for insect-pest and disease management at PAU campus
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 11:13 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
India-Norway ties are looking at the future
Norway and India's bilateral relationship has grown during, despite and after the pandemic through cooperation in areas such as energy and the environment
Published on Aug 12, 2023 08:54 PM IST
Haryana rivers will be pollution free by 2025: Environment and forest minister Kanwar Pal
He said in view of increasing pollution, the department is also holding meetings with district officials concerned to review how to reduce pollution in rivers passing through their districts
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 12:32 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Ambala
Centre gives nod for relocation of villages in Palamu Tiger Reserve
The relocation policy announced by the PTR authorities stated that each 18-year-old male member would be considered a single unit or family and would be entitled to either ₹15 lakh in cash or five acres of land. There are 120 families in Kujrum, 90 in Laatu, and 60 in Jaigir villages.
Updated on Aug 10, 2023 09:34 PM IST
Vishal Sharma, Latehar
Why Naga People’s Front has opposed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act 2023
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act received the President's assent on August 4, and it will come into effect once the Centre notifies it in the gazette
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 09:00 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Delhi government launches portal for ‘green internships’
Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai has launched a new portal for internships with the Delhi government in the fields of environment and forest. The portal aims to make youth aware of the functioning of the forest and wildlife department and to contribute to the ecological security of Delhi. The government has a plantation target of 5.2 million saplings this year.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:00 AM IST
Chandigarh recommends enforcements to make city greener
The committee meeting, chaired by chairman Satnam Singh Sandhu, recommended strict enforcement of single-use plastic ban, increase of green cover in southern sectors, effective management of parks and public space to prevent the water stagnation
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 01:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Parliament clears contentious bill that seeks to amend forest act
Hundreds of legal and environmental experts have flagged potentially damaging clauses in the bill that might endanger as much as 25% of India’s forest cover.
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 01:25 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
‘Vast gap between global talk, domestic walk’: Cong MP on Forest Bill passage
The upper house passed the crucial bill, after a brief debate, amid protests by opposition members and a walk out over the Manipur issue on Wednesday.
Published on Aug 02, 2023 09:27 PM IST
SC refuses tree cutting around Taj, stalls proposed industrial hub in Agra
The SC received an application from a Uttar Pradesh industrial agency requesting to cut 4087 trees to set up an integrated manufacturing cluster (IMC) at Agra
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 07:23 PM IST
Abraham Thomas
Europe's most vital trade route Rhine River at risk due to climate change
Low waters are becoming more frequent and forcing costly and cumbersome workarounds to keep supply lines open.
Published on Jul 31, 2023 12:29 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Nisha Anand
Green ministry allocates ₹6.87 crore to tackle air pollution in Chandigarh
This comes in the backdrop of the CPCC and the Chandigarh’s municipal corporation chalking out a plan to improve air quality, which has shown high concentration of particulate matter over the years.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 11:50 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Tripling renewables not agreed upon at G20 meet, indicates COP28 prez-designate
Sultan Al Jaber expressed concern that his call last week at the G20 clean energy ministerial meeting in Goa for this is “yet to find expression” in outcomes of the intergovernmental forum
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 12:32 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Consuming these foods can help you live a longer and healthier life: Research
Eating a diet that is good for the environment may increase lifespan by 25%, according to a study presented at NUTRITION 2023.
Published on Jul 24, 2023 04:36 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Los Angeles
