To ensure better implementation of environmental regulations in the country, the government is considering enhancing the penalty and having speedy trials to nail green offenders. To check violations at coastal areas, they might be monitored through satellites. Seeking an amendment in Environment Protection (EP) Act 1986, a draft paper envisaging such stringent rules is being…
To initiate environment-friendly campaigns in India, Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh has appointed Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra as national green ambassador. ‘I have been talking to Priyanka about how she can be a part of environment-friendly campaigns nationally and be involved with projects such as tiger conservation and river cleaning, especially the Ganga…
The cloudburst that resulted in devastating flash floods in Leh on August 6 was the worst one to hit the north Himalayan region in the last two decades. Considering that cloudburst is a rare phenomenon in the region, scientists are of the opinion that it was caused by climate change in Ladakh and have already…
The cloudburst that resulted in devastating flash floods in Leh on August 6 was the worst one to hit the north Himalayan region in the last two decades. Considering that cloudburst is a rare phenomenon in the region, scientists are of the opinion that it was caused by climate change in Ladakh and have already…
At a seminar on ‘Combating Environmental Degradation’, in Ahmedabad, all experts insisted that there were many ideas to combat climate change and the need was to convert them into collaborative action. The event also emphasised the need for a hands-on approach to combat climate change. Speaking at the plenary session on ‘Global Climate Change and…
At a seminar on ‘Combating Environmental Degradation’, in Ahmedabad, all experts insisted that there were many ideas to combat climate change and the need was to convert them into collaborative action. The event also emphasised the need for a hands-on approach to combat climate change. Speaking at the plenary session on ‘Global Climate Change and…
The Art of Living Foundation (AoL) along with other NGOs including Green Hills Group, One Life Club, Green Panchh, Give to Save Foundation, Vasundhara Abhiyan, Green Earth Movement and Jal Taru Mitra participated in a padyatra (walk) titled ‘Save the Earth’ to raise awareness about sustainable environment in Pune. Participants carried placards highlighting the need…
The Art of Living Foundation (AoL) along with other NGOs including Green Hills Group, One Life Club, Green Panchh, Give to Save Foundation, Vasundhara Abhiyan, Green Earth Movement and Jal Taru Mitra participated in a padyatra (walk) titled ‘Save the Earth’ to raise awareness about sustainable environment in Pune. Participants carried placards highlighting the need…
At a seminar on ‘Combating Environmental Degradation’, in Ahmedabad, all experts insisted that there were many ideas to combat climate change and the need was to convert them into collaborative action. The event also emphasised the need for a hands-on approach to combat climate change. Speaking at the plenary session on ‘Global Climate Change and…
The Art of Living Foundation (AoL) along with other NGOs including Green Hills Group, One Life Club, Green Panchh, Give to Save Foundation, Vasundhara Abhiyan, Green Earth Movement and Jal Taru Mitra participated in a padyatra (walk) titled ‘Save the Earth’ to raise awareness about sustainable environment in Pune. Participants carried placards highlighting the need…
