Britain used discarded seafood waste and engineered reef habitats to solve the collapse of native oyster ecosystems; the result transformed lifeless seabeds into thriving underwater habitats capable of supporting oysters, fish, and countless marine speciesBritain is deploying concrete reef cubes and scallop shells to revive native oyster populations. These structures aim to provide essential ...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
No bricks, glass or steel: Bengaluru man transforms 10 acres of dry land into an eco-friendly forest retreat. About 20 km from Kanha National Park, this award-winning stay is built from mud walls, terracotta tiles and bambooBengaluru travel enthusiast Ankit Rastogi transformed 10 acres of barren land into a thriving forest. This eco-estate, Surwahi Social Ecoes...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Against all odds, one of nature’s most colorful little survivors just made an incredible returnA vibrant blue gecko, once threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss, is making a remarkable comeback in Tanzania. Conservation efforts,...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Holistic restoration needed for degraded Aravallis: StudyIndia's ancient Aravalli mountain range faces severe land degradation due to encroachments, deforestation, and illegal mining, impacting it...
19 Jan, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Spotlighting merit and awarding entrepreneurial spirit at ET ExcellenceThe fifth ET Excellence Awards in Hyderabad celebrated Telangana's dynamic entrepreneurs across various sectors. The event, organized by Op...
09 Sep, 2025, 09.50 PM IST
Centre issues draft notification for Eco-Sensitive Zone around Gir protected areaThe Centre has declared 1.84 lakh hectares around the Gir Protected Area as an Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) through a draft notification. This ...
25 Sep, 2024, 06.21 PM IST
What's self-sufficient habitation? How to build a home that needs minimum external resourcesWith growing environmental awareness, people are embracing a lifestyle that minimizes ecological footprints. This journey involves harnessi...
01 Nov, 2023, 05.05 PM IST
Kerala government mulls promotion of 'green habitat' conceptThe buildings, under the concept, are planned to be designed in such a way that natural sunlight and wind would be used to maximum and the ...
03 Dec, 2017, 02.08 PM IST
Climate change fund: NSCCC approves four projectsThe National Steering Committee on Climate Change under the Environment Ministry approved four projects including management and rehabilita...
28 Dec, 2015, 10.22 PM IST
Green initiatives galore at IIT DelhiIIT-Delhi is all fired up about its various 'green initiatives', ranging from organic waste management, paper recycling, car-pooling and wi...
04 Oct, 2015, 11.29 AM IST
Need to devise contingency plan for climate change: ChowdaryUnion Minister Y S Chowdary today batted for a contingency plan to deal with the problem of climate change and also ensuring economic sutai...
18 Jun, 2015, 03.22 PM IST
Emission intensity of GDP to be reduced by 20-25% by 2020"India and other developing countries do not have legally-binding emission reduction commitments with regard to reducing GHG", Javadekar sa...
24 Feb, 2015, 03.22 PM IST
New dimensions to Etawah lion safari projectSighting an ostrich in Etawah might not be possible for wildlife enthusiasts right now, but with the state government planning to give the ...
07 Feb, 2014, 04.57 PM IST
- Govt concerned over rising tourist lodges around tiger reserve
To curb mushrooming tourist lodges around wildlife habitats posing threat to tiger population, Government is preparing a blue-print for pro...
05 May, 2010, 07.09 PM IST
- Climate gets its due, 8 missions on cards
The stage is set for implementation of National Action Plan on Climate Change. President Pratibha Patil said on Thursday that the governmen...
05 Jun, 2009, 01.08 AM IST
- India unveils National Action Plan on Climate Change
The plan does not set target reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but seeks to promote sustainable development through use of clean techno...
30 Jun, 2008, 03.45 PM IST
- Centre to unveil National Urban Housing Policy soon
Noting that cities were the engines of growth, urban India contributes over 60 per cent to the GNP.
03 Oct, 2006, 03.30 PM IST