Environment
Grasslands more reliable carbon sink than trees
12 Jul 2018
Tiny fern holds big environmental promise
12 Jul 2018
After Maharashtra, UP’s Yogi bans plastic from 15 July
07 Jul 2018
While polythene bags, plastic cups and glasses will be banned in Uttar Pradesh from 15 July, the modalities are still being worked out and unlike Maharashtra, no immediate penalties have been announced
Southeast Asian forest loss greater than expected, with negative climate implications
05 Jul 2018
Researchers using satellite imaging have found much greater than expected deforestation since 2000 in the highlands of Southeast Asia, a critically important world ecosystem
Rising sea levels could cost the world $14 trillion a year by 2100
04 Jul 2018
Failure to meet the United Nations' 2ºC warming limits will lead to sea level rise and dire global economic consequences, new research has warned
How mangroves help keep the planet cool
03 Jul 2018
Path to zero emissions starts out easy, but gets steep
30 Jun 2018
Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities must approach zero within decades to avoid grave damage from the effects of climate change
Plastic ban wreaks havoc in Mumbai, across Maharashtra
25 Jun 2018
The state-wide plastic ban will result in loss of up to Rs15,000 crore and nearly 3 lakh jobs, says the plastic manufacturing industry, even as retailers and citizens faced extreme hardship
Plastic ban wreaks havoc in Mumbai, across Maharashtra
25 Jun 2018
The state-wide plastic ban will result in loss of up to Rs15,000 crore and nearly 3 lakh jobs, says the plastic manufacturing industry, even as retailers and citizens faced extreme hardship
Plastic ban wreaks havoc in Mumbai, across Maharashtra
25 Jun 2018
The state-wide plastic ban will result in loss of up to Rs15,000 crore and nearly 3 lakh jobs, says the plastic manufacturing industry, even as retailers and citizens faced extreme hardship
Maharashtra plastics ban comes as a shocker to small vendors, consumers
23 Jun 2018
From 24 June, anyone in Maharashtra found using plastic products, including single-use disposable items, is liable to face a penalty ranging from Rs5,000 to Rs25,000, with a three-month jail term for non-compliance with the regulation
Maharashtra plastics ban comes as a shocker to small vendors, consumers
23 Jun 2018
From 24 June, anyone in Maharashtra found using plastic products, including single-use disposable items, is liable to face a penalty ranging from Rs5,000 to Rs25,000, with a three-month jail term for non-compliance with the regulation