Suresh Prabhu pitches for developing special cycle lanes in citiesCommerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu Friday pitched for developing special lanes for cyclists in cities, saying use of bicycles has...
11 Jan, 2019, 01.09 PM IST
Job searches between 2014 & 2017 in solar energy jumps by 76%: Study“India has witnessed substantial growth in the renewable energy sector since 2014, which has led to the rise in the number of job seekers l...
04 Jun, 2018, 01.46 PM IST
India to ratify Kyoto Protocol on climate change; Cabinet approves the moveThe Union Cabinet - India's highest decision making body - on Tuesday gave its approval to ratify the second commitment period (2013-2020) ...
24 Jan, 2017, 04.49 PM IST
India submits first biennial report on green house gasesIndia submitted its first Biennial Update Report (BUR) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
22 Jan, 2016, 08.24 PM IST
Fight against pollution: Need to focus on both NCR and Delhi, says IIT-Kanpur reportThe study has drawn up a detailed action plan with timelines stretching right up to 2023 to rid the Delhi of the hazardous pollutants hangi...
13 Jan, 2016, 06.42 PM IST
India's share to green house gases is mere 2.5%: Piyush GoyalCoal and Power Minister Piyush Goyal today said India's share to GHGs is only 2.5 per cent while the developed countries contributed 20 per...
14 Dec, 2015, 08.44 PM IST
- Govt to hold online discussion on climate change
The government will hold an online panel discussion seeking views from people and experts on climate change and various proposals which Ind...
23 Oct, 2015, 07.09 PM IST
RIL, 9 global oil majors commit to cut green house gasesIn their declaration the 10 CEOs said: "Our shared ambition is for a 2°C future. It is a challenge for the whole of society. We are committ...
16 Oct, 2015, 02.58 PM IST
Country to witness solar power trains soon: Union Minsiter Harsh VardhanHarsh Vardhan said that the Centre was working on solar train project in association with Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and IIT Madras.
04 Jun, 2015, 05.14 PM IST
- Essar Steel commissions 19MW heat recovery plant at Hazira
Essar Steel has commissioned a 19 MW heat recovery power plant at its Hazira unit of Gujarat, which is likely to reduce the power cost of t...
11 Jun, 2012, 03.57 PM IST
- China is world's largest investor in renewable energies
China says it is now also the number one global investor in renewable energies, with over $43 billion in investments.
04 Dec, 2011, 06.19 PM IST
- Dedicated Freight Corridor to help railways to reduce green house gases emission by over 64%
The projects will not only upgrade rail transport capacity but also increase market share of railways.
07 Nov, 2011, 04.29 AM IST
- Nalco to set up Pilot Project on Carbon sequestration in its CPP
NALCO, the Navratna PSU, has become the first PSU in the country by implementing a pilot-cum-demonstration project on Carbon Sequestration ...
21 Mar, 2011, 08.55 PM IST
- Nuclear waste not an immediate problem for India: Ramesh
Amid concerns over waste management at the proposed nuclear power plant at Jaitapur in Maharashtra, environment minister Jairam Ramesh said...
03 Jan, 2011, 09.21 PM IST
- Orissa's forest cover inadequate for growing GHG emission
Forest cover in Orissa, which absorbs Green House Gases generated by industrial units, may be inadequate to cope with emission levels expec...
08 Oct, 2010, 05.04 PM IST
- Eruptions 'can cause mass extinction'
A new study has suggested that rapid, massive volcanic eruptions can change the climate enough to cause a mass extinction.
06 Jun, 2009, 08.57 PM IST
- PM approves Rs 300 cr special grant for IGCC Vijaywada plant
PM Manmohan Singh approved a grant of Rs 300 crore for the nation's first Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle plant with 182 MW capacity...
15 Nov, 2008, 12.24 AM IST