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White House warns climate inaction could cost US billions

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 22:11

Delaying efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could cost the US USD 150 billion per year, the White House warned today in a report on the economic consequences of inaction on climate change.

Increase in Tiger population in Uttar Pradesh

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 20:45

There may be an increase in the number of Tigers in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, as per a new census, conducted using camera traps.

Increase in atmospheric moisture tied to human activities

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 17:31

Human activities are directly responsible for rising levels of atmospheric water vapour, the most abundant greenhouse gas and a key driver of global warming, scientists say.

Human-induced water vapour next climate threat

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 13:47

The rising levels of water vapour in the upper troposphere - a key amplifier of global warming - owing to greenhouse gases will intensify climate change impacts over the next decades, scientists said.

HC asks authorities to expedite handing over sites for waste management

Last Updated: Monday, July 28, 2014, 21:41

The Delhi High Court Monday asked civic agencies to expedite the process of handing over two sites, measuring about 200 acres, in the city to municipal bodies so that they can use the same for managing the garbage piling up.

Army offers to join Ganga cleaning effort

Last Updated: Monday, July 28, 2014, 21:37

Seeking to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s initiative to clean river Ganga, the Army has proposed to set up a task force under a retired Lieutenant General to carry out the project efficiently.

Science Express Biodiversity Special train flagged off from Delhi

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 00:36

In a bid to create awareness among the masses, particularly students, about the rich biodiversity of the country, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday flagged off `Science Express Biodiversity Special` (SEBS) train from Safdarjung Railway Station here.

Dumping waste in Govardhan: NGT warns of `coercive action`

Last Updated: Monday, July 28, 2014, 18:37

Irked over non-compliance of its orders, the National Green Tribunal Monday warned of "coercive action" against the authorities for throwing municipal solid waste on roads in the pilgrimage town of Govardhan in Mathura.

Trees saving 850 human lives a year in US: Study

Last Updated: Monday, July 28, 2014, 15:03

Trees are saving more than 850 human lives a year and preventing almost 670,000 incidences of acute respiratory symptoms, says an estimate of air pollution removal by trees in the US by the US Forest Service scientists and collaborators.

New species of mayfly discovered in India

Last Updated: Monday, July 28, 2014, 13:21

Scientists have discovered a new species of mayfly in the southern Western Ghats, a mountain range along the west coast of India.