WWF-India's climate solvers feature in Sustainia100
Jun 12, 2015, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Two Indian Climate Solvers - Toro Cooling Systems Pvt Ltd and Clique Developments Ltd are among the 100 innovators that have been listed in this year’s Sustainia100.
To make Ganga and Yamuna clean, first clean their tributaries: Rajendra Singh
Jun 11, 2015, at 03:26 am
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): The Waterman of India, Rajendra Singh, has cautioned that the clean Ganga and Yamuna project, which is high in the agenda of Narendra Modi government, could be a non starter unless there is an effort to clean the tributaries of the two rivers.
On World Day, UN urges global resolve to 'appreciate, protect and restore' Earth's oceans
Jun 09, 2015, at 09:54 pm
New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): Although the world's oceans are vast, their capacity to withstand damage caused by human activity is limited, compromising their critical contribution to the future of sustainable development, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Tuesday as the United Nations kicked-off its celebrations for the 2015 edition of World Oceans Day.
Deep depression off the west coast intensifies into cyclonic storm
Jun 09, 2015, at 03:30 am
New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS): The deep depression over eastcentral Arabian Sea further moved north-northwestwards and has intensified into a cyclonic storm Ashobaa, officials said on Monday.
Ola introduces 'Plant a Sapling' campaign
Jun 07, 2015, at 02:56 am
Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS): In a bid to encourage citizens to protect and nurture the environment, Ola India's leading mobile app for personal transportation, has launched a nationwide campaign called – 'Plant a Sapling'.
PM plants "Kadamb" sapling on World Environment Day
Jun 05, 2015, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadamb sapling (Neolamarckia Cadamba), at the Race Course Road lawns, to mark the occasion of World Environment Day.
Victoria Memorial illuminated with green lights on World Environment Day
Jun 05, 2015, at 05:20 pm
Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS): As part of Tata Steel's environment awareness initiative the Victoria Memorial, on Thursday, bathed in green lights to observe the World Environment Day (June 5).
Tata Teleservices rings in World Environment Day with 'Sustainability Month'
Jun 05, 2015, at 04:55 am
Hyderabad, June 4 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited, on Thursday announced that it will celebrate June as 'Tata Sustainability Month' to promote sustainable business practices across all its offices. Incidentally, June 5 is being celebrated as the World Environment Day.
Greenpeace India faces 'new investigation'
Jun 03, 2015, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS) The Greenpeace India on Wednesday said its registered office has been inspected by authorities in Chennai who are investigating the organisation’s society status.
UCS report analyses US, EU and Mexico emission reduction targets
Jun 03, 2015, at 08:45 pm
Washington, June 3 (IBNS): As countries prepare to finalize a climate agreement in Paris this coming December, global leaders like the United States and the European Union are releasing intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs), country specific action plans that outline how they intend to reduce global warming emissions.
Southwest Monsoon likely to hit Kerala coast on June 5
Jun 03, 2015, at 02:18 am
New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS) Giving relief to millions of people in India, the Southwest Monsoon is likely to hit the Kerala coast on June 5, officials said.
It's not just an unusually hot summer, it is climate change: Vardhan
Jun 02, 2015, at 09:23 pm
Noida, June 2 (IBNS) Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Earth Sciences, on Tuesday cautioned against complacency towards climate change and described the ongoing extreme heat situation and back-to-back deficient monsoon phenomenon as manifestations of climate change.
Greenpeace India awaits ruling on writ petition
May 27, 2015, at 03:04 am
New Delhi, May 26 IBNS): Lawyers acting on behalf of Greenpeace India presented a writ petition calling for the immediate unblocking of the organisation's bank accounts in the Delhi High court on Tuesday.
Greenpeace celebrates 'justice' as Priya Pillai's offload stamp is removed
May 14, 2015, at 12:40 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Greenpeace India campaigner Priya Pillai on Wednesday visited the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Delhi to have the 'offload' stamp officially expunged from her passport.
US environment expert visits Kolkata
May 13, 2015, at 02:31 am
Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS) U.S. Consulate Kolkata hosted U.S. environmental speaker Jennifer Turner in Kolkata on Tuesday as part of the U.S. Mission to India’s strategic speakers program, bringing independent American experts to engage with their Indian counterparts.
Uma Bharti calls for mass awareness programme on water conservation and Integrated Water Management
May 10, 2015, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti has called for more awareness on water management, rain water harvesting and artificial recharge through mass awareness programmes.
Kutch in Gujarat experiences two mild tremors
May 09, 2015, at 06:19 pm
Kutch, Gujarat, May 9 (IBNS) Two mild tremors in the span of one hour and 17 minutes were felt on Saturday morning in Kutch district of Gujarat.
Greenpeace strongly rebuts MHA allegations, demands unblocking of domestic accounts
May 09, 2015, at 04:30 am
New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Greenpeace India on Friday submitted a comprehensive rebuttal to allegations contained in the MHA's 'show cause notice', dated April 9 and has demanded the immediate unblocking of its domestic bank accounts.
"Safe roads for children still a distant dream"
May 07, 2015, at 10:16 pm
Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS): As the world celebrates UN Global Road Safety Week 2015 with the theme "Save Kids Lives", children on Indian roads continue to face a grim scenario.
Yes Bank spreads awareness on Energy Conservation , sustainable living
May 07, 2015, at 10:13 pm
Bengaluru, May 7 (IBNS): Yes Bank has conducted workshops across its branches on Energy Conservation & Sustainable Living in association with The Climate Reality Project India, an organization working in the field of environment and climate change.
Greenpeace India Director tells staff 'one month left to fight' before shutdown
May 06, 2015, at 04:28 am
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS): Greenpeace India has one month left to fight for its survival with the threat of an imminent shutdown looming large.
Nepal asks India and 33 other countries to pull out rescue teams
May 04, 2015, at 10:36 pm
Kathmandu, May 4 (IBNS) Nine days after a devastating earthquake destroyed most of Nepal, the country's government has asked India and 33 other nations to withdraw their rescue teams.
Bengaluru lake foam a wake-up call for wetland conservation: CSE
May 03, 2015, at 04:59 pm
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) Taking note of the recent phenomenon of foaming of lake Varthur in East Bengaluru, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said that the city's as well as urban India's wetlands were under serious threat.
JCB announces $1 million diggers donation to quake zone
Apr 30, 2015, at 05:42 pm
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): JCB has moved to support the relief effort in earthquake-hit Nepal with the donation of diggers and electrical power generators worth around $1 million.
Project SEARCH helps students become 'social entrepreneurs'
Apr 30, 2015, at 01:59 am
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): After successfully reaching out to 300,000 students to educate them about good waste management practices, Project SEARCH-a joint initiative by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Tetra Pak – is helping students become social entrepreneurs through its "Vasundhra" programme that promotes social entrepreneurship in schools.
Shell profits won't count true cost of Niger Delta oil spills: Amnesty International warns investors
Apr 29, 2015, at 03:44 am
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Decades of unchecked Niger Delta oil spills could cost Royal Dutch Shell billions in compensation and clean-up costs, Amnesty International warned investors as the Anglo-Dutch oil giant publishes its profits figures for the first quarter of 2015.
In Nepal quake aftermath, CSE points out lapses in building regulations in India
Apr 29, 2015, at 12:56 am
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Earthquakes don't kill, buildings do. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has pointed out the systemic issues that result in construction of unsafe buildings that are unable to withstand an earthquake.
BSF seized twenty one Star tortoises worth Rs.12.6 lakhs
Apr 24, 2015, at 03:07 am
Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Border Security Force(BSF) on Thursday seized twenty one numbers of Indian Star Tortoise.
Bihar storm toll touches 65; CM makes aerial survey
Apr 23, 2015, at 10:32 pm
Patna, Apr 23 (IBNS) The toll in the devastating storm in Bihar rose to 65 as chief minister Nitish Kumar made an aerial survey of the affected areas on Thursday and held a meeting with officials for relief and rehabilitation of survivors.
Monsoon might be below normal this year: IMD
Apr 22, 2015, at 09:20 pm
New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS)The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the country might experience below normal monsoon this year.