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Anti-China protests rise in Argentina, the recipient of maximum Chinese FDI in Latin AmericaIn the last fifteen years from 2005 to 2019, Argentina has received maximum investment from China $ 30.6 billion, which accounted for 39 pe...18 Nov, 2020, 09.41 AM IST- Revise mechanism for setting up, expansion of industries in polluted areas, NGT directs CPCBA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also warned that it will "coercive action" against the heads of SPCBs for faili...20 Nov, 2019, 03.57 PM IST
- Government working on policy to help consumers dispose of junkThe draft policy, circulated among stakeholders for comments, aims at responsible disposal of the waste and recycle the steel in it to be u...04 Aug, 2019, 11.24 PM IST
- US Army plans to use biodegradable bullets that sprout plants to reduce ammo debrisSpent shells litter US Army training facilities around the world as there is no efficient way to clean them up. The shells, which contain m...12 Jan, 2017, 07.59 PM IST
- US Army plans to use biodegradable bullets that sprout plantsThe US Army is planning to use biodegradable bullets loaded with special seeds that sprout into plants which can eliminate ammunition debri...12 Jan, 2017, 04.33 PM IST
- Maharashtra government decides to use plastic waste in building roadsIn the beginning, municipal corporations with a population of over 5 lakh and municipal councils that have a population of over 2 lakh will...15 Jun, 2016, 05.59 PM IST
- Maharashtra government decides to use plastic waste in building roads"For every 100 kg of tar used to build asphalt roads, 3 to 6 kg of plastic will be mixed in it," a Public Works Department official said.15 Jun, 2016, 05.03 PM IST
- Seven facts about the hazardous pollutionPollution is one of the biggest global killers, affecting over 100 million people.Here are some facts about the hazard:01 May, 2016, 05.18 AM IST
- Air pollution tied to top two causes of death in IndiaAir pollution is an important risk factor for top two causes of death in the country-ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmona...12 Mar, 2016, 06.54 AM IST
- Ministry unveils new categories of industries for green nod06 Mar, 2016, 07.51 AM IST
- Environment ministry to cut clearance red tapeIn its effort to sync environmental goals with the Centre’s agenda of improving ‘ease of doing business’, the environment ministry will com...13 Feb, 2016, 03.03 AM IST
- Environmental experts stress on protecting soil along with air, waterThe Central University of Punjab on Friday celebrated the World Environment Day on its campus where ideas were exchanged to contain air, wa...06 Jun, 2015, 04.32 AM IST
- China, Japan, South Korea to jointly combat air pollutionChina, Japan and South Korea have agreed to jointly combat air pollution, a common challenge to East Asia, to boost sustainable development...15 Dec, 2013, 06.23 PM IST
- 9,000 Karnataka schools take green turnKarnataka can boast of 9,000 ‘environment-friendly schools’ by the end of this financial year.07 Apr, 2012, 03.46 AM IST
- 24 critically polluted areas under scannerTwenty-four areas around the country where water, air and soil pollution have reached critical levels are now being studied by experts from...17 Sep, 2009, 06.47 PM IST
- Ecuador ordered to pay $1.6 bn to ChevronEcuador has been ordered to pay US oil giant Chevron 1.6 billion dollars by an international court in a long-standing dispute over alleged ...05 Dec, 2008, 02.48 AM IST
- China to go eco-friendly: Hu JintaoChina will step up efforts to protect its devastated environment and cut energy use, President Hu Jintao has said.15 Oct, 2007, 09.04 AM IST
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