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Unique project by Army to sustain Sikkim`s flora and fauna

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 12:41

To sustain Sikkim`s rich biodiversity, the Army`s Black Cat Division has undertaken an environment pilot project for the collection and transportation of empty Tetra Pak cartons from its units deployed in Central and East Sikkim.

Chile`s largest amphibian in danger of extinction

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 12:33

The helmeted water toad, the largest amphibian found in the Chile, is in serious danger of extinction due to habitat loss and environmental factors.

Tibetan plateau getting hotter, glaciers shrinking rapidly: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 19:57

In an alarming discovery, a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Tibetan Plateau has found that the region is getting hotter, wetter and more polluted, threatening its fragile eco-systems and those who rely on them.

South Australia keen on `Clean Ganga` project

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 19:15

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s ambitious `Clean Ganga` project received a shot-in-the-arm with the South Australia government showing its interest in cleaning up the river, which is considered sacred by many Indians.

USGBC names ex-secretary as advisor for green building hub

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 19:12

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) announced Wednesday that M. Ramachandran has joined as a senior adviser to its LEED customer service hub for green buildings in India.

Many elephant populations to disappear in 10 years: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 19:09

In a shocking revelation, a most comprehensive survey of elephant poaching to date has estimated that 100,000 African elephants were illegally killed between 2010-2012, threatening that many elephant populations may be wiped out in the next 10 years.

2015-16 to be observed as water conservation year

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 19:06

The year 2015-16 will be observed as water conservation year and a public movement will be launched during the year to conserve the precious resource, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Minister Uma Bharti said Wednesday.

Tripura to set up elephant reserve

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 18:23

The Tripura government would set up an elephant reserve in the mountainous northeastern state to conserve wild elephants, a minister said here Wednesday.

India in danger of moving towards water scarcity condition: ADB

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 17:56

India is in danger of moving towards water scarcity conditions as per capita availability of water is reducing in the country, a Asian Development Bank official said Wednesday.

Check air pollution control devices in U`khand: NGT to USPCB

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 17:44

Heeding a plea to check air pollution from industries in Uttarakhand, the National Green Tribunal Wednesday directed the State Pollution Control Board (USPCB) to inspect all air pollution control devices installed in iron and steel units in Jasodharpur Industrial Area (JIA) near Kotdwar.