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From Gaza war to Paris Agreement: Key takeaways from COP28 summit in Dubai
The COP28 summit took place in Dubai this year, and top leaders from across the world discussed solutions to curb climate change and environmental hazards.
Published on Dec 02, 2023 06:47 AM IST
AP |
Delhi, Japan's Fukuoka extend ‘twinning accord’ till 2026
CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday met a delegation from Fukuoka prefecture at the Delhi Secretariat to commemorate the 15-year anniversary of the agreement.
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 02:29 AM IST
How climate change could affect brain: Study
A new aspect of climate change's destruction is emerging: how global warming affects the human brain.
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 02:03 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington
Gurudwara Nanaksar Sahib urges farmers to shun stubble burning
Gurudwara Nanaksar Keleran’s Baba Lakha Singh has appealed the farmers not to set their fields on fire as it was causing massive loss to our environment as well as fertility of the soil
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 05:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Noida: Amid severe air pollution, UP’s environment minister calls for ‘coordinated action’
Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma on Tuesday suspended in-person classes for students from kindergarten to Class 9 for three days till November 10 in both Noida and Greater Noida
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 05:30 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Students must help curb farm fires: PAU experts
BSc Horticulture students of the fourth year of the rural agricultural work experience (RAWE) urged the school students and the villagers to stop their elders and fellow farmers from putting paddy straw on fire and motivate them to go in for in-situ management
Published on Nov 01, 2023 10:24 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Coastline in Crisis | The perils facing the shoreline
In a development-oriented coastal city like Mumbai, the government is trying to crack down on illegal miners. But experts say no amount of sand mining is okay
Published on Nov 01, 2023 07:44 PM IST
Punjab sports minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer to get hitched to Meerut doctor on Nov 7
He is the third minister after CM Bhagwant Mann and Harjot Bains to get married while in office after AAP assumed power in state
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 08:10 AM IST
Haryana’s biz-friendly environment attracting investors: Chief minister Khattar
Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said Khattar said that dedicated volunteers have gathered soil from across Haryana, collecting it in 242 urns, and these will be transported to Delhi on October 29
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 06:42 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Bengaluru: Lawmakers against conversion of Cubbon Park stretch into parking lot
Lawmakers support environmentalists and residents opposing conversion of Cubbon Park stretch into a parking lot.
Published on Oct 24, 2023 03:24 PM IST
Cause and Effect | A climate crisis glossary to keep handy
In the weeks leading up to COP28, which begins November 30, here are the terms to acquaint yourself with
Published on Oct 12, 2023 02:04 PM IST
Tannu Jain
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
