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China warming up faster than rest of the world: Report

Published on Aug 04, 2022 03:25 pm IST

Changing weather patterns in China will affect the balance of water resources, make ecosystems more vulnerable and reduce crop yields. Representative image(Bloomberg)

Multiple explosions at munition site spark massive forest fire in Germany

Published on Aug 04, 2022 03:01 pm IST

World's largest tropical peatlands, bigger than size of England: Survey

A smouldering peatland. (Representational image)

Published on Aug 03, 2022 02:55 pm IST

Lok Sabha passes Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. What it means.

Representational image

Published on Aug 02, 2022 11:14 pm IST

Amid heatwave in Europe, glaciers melting at record rate in Alps: Report

European Alps are notably vulnerable because they are smaller with relatively little ice cover.(Representational Image)(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 28, 2022 01:36 pm IST

1,059 tiger deaths in 10 years, most in Madhya Pradesh: NTCA

Raja, one of the oldest tigers in India, died at a rescue centre in north Bengal on July 11. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 28, 2022 05:39 am IST

5 more wetlands in India granted international tag

(AP)

Updated on Jul 27, 2022 11:52 am IST

Faster growth may help bacteria remove lake plastic waste: study

When plastic materials such as carrier bags break down in water, they release simple carbon compounds slightly different to those produced when organic matter such as twigs and leaves disintegrate.(PTI)

Published on Jul 26, 2022 09:43 pm IST

Australia PM pushes for 43% emissions cut below 2005 levels, Greens want 75%

The new government has already officially notified the United Nations of the 43% target. It wants the target enshrined in law in case a future administration attempts to reduce the target.

Published on Jul 26, 2022 12:47 pm IST

France to order air-conditioned shops to keep doors shut to cut energy wastage

The minister said there were also plans to restrict the use of illuminated signs.(Bloomberg file image)

Updated on Jul 25, 2022 05:28 am IST

Western Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts, alert level raised to 5

Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes and eruptions of varying levels are frequent.(Photo for representational purpose only.)

Updated on Jul 24, 2022 05:55 pm IST

Climate change adding layer of vulnerability to fragile Himalayas: Experts

View of snow-covered Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas after fresh snowfall, in Palampur. (Representational image)(PTI)

Published on Jul 23, 2022 12:13 pm IST

Saudi warns against 'unrealistic' policies to curb emissions

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.(File photo via Reuters)

Published on Jul 17, 2022 06:51 pm IST

Cut a few, plant many: How one afforestation scheme helped Gujarat's tribals

Under the practice that began in the year 1984, landholders are permitted to cut trees for economic gain, provided they initiate the plantation of at least thrice the number of trees that are to be cut. (HT File Photo/Representative Image)

Updated on Jul 14, 2022 07:32 pm IST

Vietnam needs to spend $368 billion to avoid severe climate pain: Report

Representative image: Climate change could cost Vietnam as much as 14.5% of its GDP by 2050, according to the analysis released Thursday.(Shutterstock)

Published on Jul 14, 2022 04:49 pm IST

What does a melting glacier sound like?

Ice isn’t the only noisy subject of interest. In March, Italian researchers concluded that sound travels faster and lasts longer before fading away in warmer water, meaning that oceans are getting louder in certain areas as global warming heats up the planet.(AP file image)

Published on Jul 11, 2022 04:21 pm IST

Need to Prevent conflict between renewable energy and biodiversity

(Representative image)

Published on Jul 11, 2022 05:55 am IST

‘Ease of snatching…,’ Rahul Gandhi slams ‘Modi-Mitr Sarkar’ on new forest rules

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.(file image)

Published on Jul 10, 2022 05:38 pm IST

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon hits record for first half of 2022

An aerial view shows a deforested plot of the Amazon rainforest in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil.(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 09, 2022 10:31 pm IST

Why not lead the world in phasing out zoos?

Royal Bengal tigers in a playful mood at Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh.

Published on Jul 04, 2022 03:50 am IST

Violation of some green regulations may be decriminalised

Legal experts are divided on the implications of the proposals. (AP)

Updated on Jul 03, 2022 07:11 am IST

To promote kitchen gardens, Delhi govt takes up ‘smart urban farming’

In the general public initiative, 40 master trainers will also be trained by the Delhi government and they will then assist the public and resident bodies across the city in taking forward the project.

Updated on Jun 30, 2022 03:53 am IST

Single-use plastic ban to come into force across India from tomorrow

According to an assessment by the environment department in 2020, Delhi generates 1,060 tonnes per day of plastic, which is roughly 10.10% of the total municipal solid waste.(HT File)

Updated on Jun 30, 2022 01:39 pm IST

Govt directs formation of screening panel to review diversion of forest lands

A senior environment ministry official said the committee would help in cutting down the time taken to finish the review process. (AP)

Updated on Jun 30, 2022 03:24 am IST

India to ban these single-use plastic items from Friday: 'A defining step'

The Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, prohibit use of plastic carry bags having thickness less than seventy five microns. (Harvinder Singh/HT)

Published on Jun 28, 2022 01:57 pm IST

NHRC notice to environment ministry on air pollution impacting life expectancy

The rights panel has observed that the contents of the media reports, if true, raise a serious issue of the right to life.

Published on Jun 24, 2022 10:48 pm IST

World’s tallest animal, easily spotted in Africa, speeding towards extinction

Giraffe. (Representational image)

Published on Jun 21, 2022 11:45 pm IST

A climate shield for India’s small farmers

Farmers at a paddy field. (Image for representational purpose)

Published on Jun 20, 2022 06:43 am IST

Single-use plastic to be phased out by June 30: Pollution Control Board

According to a statement by the CPCB on Friday, directions have been issued at the national, state and local levels to ensure there is a complete phase-out of the listed single-use items by June 30. (HT photo)

Updated on Jun 18, 2022 12:37 am IST

Equity is being overlooked in climate negotiations: India at Bonn Conference

The Indian delegation had also pointed out that loss and damage pertain to actions before and after the impacts of climate change and are not confined to immediate relief, response and humanitarian aid. (HT photo)

Updated on Jun 17, 2022 03:20 am IST

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