Category: Environment

Paris Agreement gets $55 mn push from developed nations

By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) The implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement on Wednesday got a major boost…

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SC dismisses TN plea seeking recall of 2014 verdict banning Jallikattu

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) In a blow to Tamil Nadu government's efforts to get top court's nod for 'Jallikattu',…

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Female leopard dies in Bhopal national park

Bhopal, Nov 16 (IANS) A 20-year-old female leopard, Khushi, died in Madhya Pradesh's Van Vihar National Park here, officials said.…

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Leh engineer who inspired ‘3 Idiots’ movie bags global award

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Viewers would remember having been left awe-struck by Aamir Khan's many science experiments in the…

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Spain to introduce climate change law

Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced at the climate change conference here that his country will…

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British charity asks banks to stop financing coal-fired stations

By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) British charity Christian Aid on Wednesday slammed Britain's four biggest banks for what…

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Paris deal’s implementation to save millions of lives: Hasina

Dhaka, Nov 16 (IANS) The lives of millions of people will be saved by the implementation of the Paris Agreement,…

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Bangladesh joins International Solar Alliance

Dhaka, Nov 16 (IANS) Bangladesh has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an initiative announced by India, by signing the…

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Over 24 nations agree to reduce 12.6 m annual pollution deaths

By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) Health and environment officials from over 24 countries have committed to reducing the…

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At minus 9.4 degrees Leh town coldest in J&K

Jammu/Srinagar, Nov 16 (IANS) Night temperatures throughout the Kashmir Valley remained below freezing point on Wednesday as Leh town witnessed…

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Clear Wednesday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) It was a clear Wednesday morning here with minimum temperature settling at 13.8 degrees Celsius,…

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Spain renews commitment to fight climate change

Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy renewed Spain's commitment to fight against climate change and reiterated his…

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‘Trump to stress global climate accord’s economic impact’

Rome, Nov 16 (IANS/AKI) As US President, Donald Trump is likely to emphasise the negative effect on the US economy…

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At Marrakech, over 20 countries sign India’s ambitious initiative – International Solar Alliance

By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS) As the joint high level segment of the Marrakech climate talk was underway…

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End fossil fuel subsidy, says UN chief

By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS) Reminding the world of its commitments to the climate change, UN Secretary General…

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Lt Governor lifts ban on construction in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) In view of loss of income to daily wage labourers, Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung…

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Cabinet nod for committee on rivers inter-linking

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the status-cum-progress report and setting up a 'Special Committee…

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Railways to identify cost-effective energy options: Prabhu

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday emphasised the need of identifying cost-effective options to achieve…

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World can’t afford any country regressing from Paris agreement: UNGA President

by Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS) Amid speculations on US President-elect Donald Trump rolling back from the Paris climate…

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COP22: EU, UfM announce platform for renewables

Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS/MAP) The European Union (EU) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) have announced the release of…

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