'Smart' solar palm trees power Wi-Fi, phones in Dubai

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 17:05

Topped with nine leaf-shaped photovoltaic modules, a six-meter-tall Smart Palm can generate around 7.2 kilowatt hours per day, enough to operate without ever drawing off the grid.

Modi to bet $1.5 billion on palm oil plan as imports surge

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 13:03

India plans to spend $1.5 billion in the next three years to help farmers grow oil palm trees in an area the size of New Jersey, government sources said, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushing to make the nation self-sufficient in edible oils this decade.

Govt to convert 90,000 kms NH into green corridors

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 15:04

The government will convert 90,000 kms of country's national highways into green corridors, for which it is planning to create at least 1,000 contractors responsible for planting trees.

Trees cut in Megamalai hill, admits Conservator of forests

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 07:14

The Conservator of Forests of Madurai Circle has admitted in Madras High Court Bench here that trees had been felled in the Megamalai hill area for conversion of coffee plantation into tea planation.

Large, older trees grow faster and store more carbon than younger ones

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:33

A new study has revealed that the growth of most trees accelerates as they age, which suggests that large, old trees may play an unexpectedly dynamic role in removing carbon from the atmosphere.

Climate scientists bark up the big tree

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 20:01

Despite their greater age, big, old trees do more than small, young ones to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, said a study that explores how well forests slow global warming.

Climate scientists bark up the big tree

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 20:00

Despite their greater age, big, old trees do more than small, young ones to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, said a study that explores how well forests slow global warming.

Older trees grow faster and store more carbon than younger ones

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 12:16

A new study has revealed that the growth of most trees accelerates as they age, which suggests that large, old trees may play an unexpectedly dynamic role in removing carbon from the atmosphere.

Delhi govt, PWD queried on felling of trees near Vasant Kunj

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 20:05

National Green Tribunal sought response of Delhi government on plea alleging that illegal felling of trees was being carried out at the Andheria mod-Mahipalpur road here in violation of its orders.

Forest dept asked to count trees from Vikaspuri to Janakpuri

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 19:45

The National Green Tribunal Tuesday directed the forest department of Delhi government to give an exact count of trees on the Vikaspuri to Janakpuri stretch here on outer ring road where an elevated road would be coming up.

Kerala HC asks govt to check putting up billboards on trees

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 00:05

The Kerala High Court on Monday directed the government and public authorities not to permit installation of billboards on trees.

Asia-Pacific`s "ageing" coconut trees threaten livelihoods

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 17:24

Livelihoods of millions in Asia-Pacific countries, including India, have been affected as ageing coconut trees in the region cannot produce enough to keep up with the world`s rapidly growing demand.