Category: Environment

World commits to reduce single-use plastics by 2030

Nairobi, March 16 (IANS) The world has laid the groundwork for a radical shift to a more sustainable future, where…

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This flamboyant plastic waste boat sets out for long voyage

By Vishal Gulati Nairobi, March 15 (IANS) This flamboyant nine-metre-long dhow, made from 10 tonnes of plastic waste collected from…

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China to host World Environment Day on air pollution

By Vishal Gulati Nairobi, March 15 (IANS) China and UN Environment will jointly hold the World Environment Day on air…

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Three more nations join UN Environment’s Clean Seas campaign

By Vishal Gulati Nairobi, March 15 (IANS) Three more nations -- Antigua and Barbuda, Trinidad and Tobago and Paraguay --…

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Students protest against climate change across globe

Canberra, March 15 (IANS) Thousands of schoolchildren across the world, inspired by 16-year-old Swedish environment activist Greta Thunberg who has…

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French trekkers rescued from Garhwal Himalayas

Dehradun, March 15 (IANS) A French couple who lost their way while trekking in the Garhwal Himalayas were rescued by…

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EC’s humane move, bans live animals in campaign

By Quaid Najmi Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) The Election Commission has imposed a blanket ban on the use or live…

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Stranded traffic moves on Jammu-Srinagar highway

Jammu, March 15 (IANS) No fresh traffic will be allowed to move on the Jammu-Srinagar highway on Friday unless all…

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Bright, chilly in Delhi as mercury drops to 10

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) It was a bright, chilly, windy morning in the national capital on Friday with the…

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UN alliance to halt environmentally destructive fashion practices

By Vishal Gulati Nairobi, March 15 (IANS) The UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion, launched at the UN Environment Assembly on…

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France pledges 500 million euros more to ISA

By Vishal Gulati Nairobi, March 14 (IANS) France will commit 500 million euros more to the International Solar Alliance (ISA),…

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US, Indian experts share ways to fight pollution

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Indian and American experts will chalk out strategies to combat air pollution caused by crop…

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AfDB commits $25 bn to fight against climate change

Nairobi, March 14 (IANS) The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced on Thursday it would provide 2.5 trillion shillings ($25 billion)…

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Swedish activist nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Copenhagen, March 14 (IANS) Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish activist, who is a prominent voice in the fight against climate…

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‘I was a Sari’ collection showcased at UN meet

By Vishal Gulati Nairobi, March 14 (IANS) Circular Design Challenge 2019 winners designer duo Stefano Funari and Poornima Pande showcased…

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IITs to develop Himalayan climate change vulnerability assessment

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), March 14 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, Indian Institute of Technology-Mandi and Indian Institute of Science…

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‘Bomb cyclone’ paralyses US state with snow, winds

Washington, March 14 (IANS) A sudden drop in barometric pressure unleashed a rare "bomb cyclone" over the US state of…

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Himachal avalanche: Last two bodies recovered

Shimla, March 14 (IANS) The search and rescue operation for the remaining two missing soldiers who were trapped after an…

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Green tuk-tuks from Sri Lanka get EU acclaim

By Vishal Gulati Nairobi, March 14 (IANS) A project in Sri Lanka that converts tuk-tuks into electric power trains generating…

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Coca-Cola produces 3 mn tonnes of plastic packaging

Washington, March 14 (IANS) Soft-drinks giant Coca-Cola has revealed for the first time that it produces 3 million tonnes of…

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