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Govts keen on better fuels, automobile industry stalling: CSE

Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 22:12

Terming diesel as 'villain' of the air pollution, environmental experts said Thursday technology for better fuels was available and governments were keen to act to move ahead but only automobile industry seems to be 'stalling' it and they needs to be brought on board.

Traces of mercury, chromium found in cosmetics: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 19:27

Cosmetics in India, some of which are endorsed by well known celebrities, have portions of mercury and chromium in them, reveals a recent study.

Indian NGO organises poster exhibition at UN Climate meet

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 16:21

A poster exhibition organised by a leading green NGO from India on 20 years of climate talks has attracted the attention of environmentalists and civil society activists who are here to attend the UN Climate Change Conference.

Sunita Narain to be discharged from hospital soon

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 12:29

Environmentalist Sunita Narain, critically injured over a week ago after a speeding car hit her when she was riding a bicycle, is likely to be discharged from the hospital soon, a statement said.

Sunita Narain stable, says cyclists in India are being edged out

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 08:46

Noted environmentalist Sunita Narain, who is currently undergoing treatment in AIIMS after being hit by a speeding car while cycling on Sunday, said that cyclists are being edged out systematically to make way for cars.

Wind projects can adversely impact environment: CSE report

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 10:22

Noting that forest land was being acquired by the wind power industry on a larger scale, an environment report has warned that this could have an adverse impact on the local ecology.

CSE alleges Lanco violated norms in bagging solar projects

Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012, 09:27

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Wednesday alleged that Lanco Infratech flouted rules in bagging projects under the National Solar Mission, a charge refuted by the diversified group.

CSE calls for Rs 1.62 lakh extra tax on big diesel cars

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 19:39

The Centre for Science and Environment Wednesday demanded an additional duty of up to Rs 1.62 lakh on big diesel cars to prevent the misuse of subsidised fuel for luxury.