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Climate action to save thousands of lives: White House

Last Updated: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 13:57

The White House said Friday proposed US action against climate change would save thousands of lives by reducing asthma, heat-related illnesses and other health hazards.

White House calls for urgent climate change action

Last Updated: Friday, June 6, 2014, 10:12

The White House called today for urgent action to combat climate change, as it released a study on the impact of global warming across the United States and key sectors of the US economy.

Villagers pay tribute to fallen trees to mark Environment Day

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 21:51

As a mark of respect and tribute to the environment, villagers in Ambikapur came up with a an unique gesture. To mark World Environment Day ,villagers in Ambikapur district of Chhattisgarh held condolence meet to mourn cutting of trees in the region.

NDMC celebrates World Environment Day

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 21:30

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Thursday marked World Environment Day by planting some 100 saplings and 250 shrubs of various varieties at Nehru Park in Chanakyapuri here.

Army marks environment day with tree plantation drives

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 21:17

The Army which contributes significantly in keeping large tracts of Maidan area in the heart of the city green, today undertook a tree plantation drive at its Ballygunj Military Camp to mark World Environment Day.

30 percent economic activity in Goa at risk due to global warming

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 21:10

Over 30 percent of economic activity in tourism-centric Goa was vulnerable to global warming, a leading academic has said.

Promote plantation drives: Jung tells Delhiites

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 19:57

On the eve of World Environment Day, Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung planted 250 saplings in Delhi. He also urged Delhiites to promote plantation drives in their neighbourhoods which will help curb pollution.

Climate talks: `Raise your voice, not sea level` – UN

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 19:41

The United Nations seized World Environment Day today to demand action on climate change to protect small island states threatened by rising seas, drought and floods.

Rise in sea level doubled in three decades, say researchers

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 19:35

he rise of sea level in the world is around three millimetres per year, which is double the rate three decades ago, a senior scientist said here today.

Sudarshan Patnaik creates sand sculpture to mark World Environment Day

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 19:18

Marking the World Environment Day noted sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik has created a unique sand sculpture in Puri depicting the importance of protecting the environment and building eco-friendly homes.