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Rohini Nilekani pledges Rs 50 crore to environmental think tank ATREEOut of Rs 50 crore, Rs 25 crore is a direct grant, while the remaining Rs 25 crore are matching funds for new grants ATREE raises from othe...- WestBridge Capital and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies in research centre tie-upThe two will engage with policy leaders on issues such as climate change and look at using the research grant to offer sustainable business...
- “Concept of compensatory afforestation is seriously flawed”
- Given its industries, Dasarahalli needs special attentionPresident of the Peenya Industries Association, points out that the five-decade-old industrial area continues to face basic problems such a...
- Make consent of gram sabha mandatory for every afforestation project, says petition in Rajya Sabha
- Peenya effluent getting into veggies, says studyScientists from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) collected hourly water samples once a month between Ma...
- Bengaluru's Jakkur lake turns wasteland; redesign beginsRaw sewage from Yelahanka, Allalasandra and Kogilu is entering the lake through the wetlands. On top of this, researchers said the wetland ...
- Pollution sensors and open data dashboard to protect city lakesThe sensors would gather data on dissolved oxygen levels, pH levels, temp, concentration of dissolved chemicals in the lake, thereby helpin...
- DIAL launches mobile app for cargo at Delhi airportDelhi International Airport Ltd has launched a mobile application for cargo operations that will help reduce paper work and track movement ...
- Overall decline in Delhi's vegetation cover since 1986: StudyA recent study on the city's green cover shows a disturbing trend. Delhi's vegetation has seen an overall decline since 1986.
- Democratic conservation of biodiversity is mustIndia ranks among the top ten species rich nations in the world and is known for its rich biological diversity and high endemism.
- Timberland may partner Myntra in its comeback bid in IndiaTimberland is staging a comeback in India, albeit through an online alliance. The US manufacturer known for its hiking boots and outdoor cl...
- Workshop highlights conservation issues on Deccan PlateauAs a part of its ongoing study of the grassland ecosystem, BNHS recently organized a two-day workshop on “Conservation of wildlife in Decca...
- US President Barack Obama planted a tree in Delhi; can its state be read as a sign?Reports aver the tree Obama planted on his trip in New Delhi is not dead.
- Thamirabarani water bird census to begin on January 2The fifth edition of the Thamirabarani water bird census will be held between January 24 and 26.
- New frog species shatter gender stereotypesMale parenting may be recent in humankind.But male members taking care of their brood is not new to the animal kingdom.
- East Himalayan forests turning brown: StudyIn what appears to be another grim outcome of climate change, a study has found that forests in eastern Himalayas are gradually 'browning'.
- Himalayas warming faster, facing severe climate change impact: StudyA scientific study revealed that the Himalayas, one of world’s richest biodiversity zones, is warming faster than other parts of the globe.
- Indian American professor donates Rs 1 crore to Bangalore environment trustAn Indian American professor has donated Rs 1 crore to a Bangalore based trust working for ecology and environment that he helped found in ...
- GIS mapping gaining popularity with gove agencies and private cos; enables conservation science, economic development and planningThe technology, called Geographical Information System (GIS), is revolutionizing the way we study and analyse areas of habitation, experts ...
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