India can be a great power using more renewable energy - The Times of India
Jan 17 2012

India can be a great power, ushering in a game changing third industrial revolution by utilising its renewable energy resources and collaborating with power producers and suppliers, says American economist and author Jeremy Rifkin.

Vapi GPCB issues closure notices to seven units - The Times of India
Dec 03 2011

Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), Vapi, on Saturday issued closure notices to seven units in Vapi, Bhilad and Sarigam for violation of pollution regulations.

Vehicles in China emitted 50 million tonnes of pollutants: Report - The Times of India
Dec 19 2011

Motor vehicles in China emitted 52.27 million tonnes of pollutants in 2010, contributing in a major way to the pollution problems like smog and acid rain, a report released by the ministry of environmental protection said today.

Discarded X-mas cards can fuel 20 moon trips - The Times of India
Dec 26 2011

Discarded Christmas cards and wrapping paper can fuel 20 moon trips by a double-decker bus and back -- the staggering equivalent of 18 million km.

Brazil fines Chevron a further $5.4mn for spill - The Times of India
Dec 24 2011

Brazil's environment inspector fined Chevron Corp 10 million reais ($5.4 million) on Friday for breaching the terms of the US oil giant's environmental license when tackling an offshore spill.

Industrialisation contaminating lakes with nitrogen - The Times of India
Dec 19 2011

Generated by industrialisation, nitrogen has been polluting lakes far and wide, some thousands of kilometres from the nearest city.

NY court loss for Chevron on Ecuador pollution - The Times of India
Jan 06 2012

A federal court judge on Friday denied a Chevron Corp bid to prevent Ecuadorean plaintiffs from collecting on an $18 billion damages award against the US oil giant over pollution in the Amazon jungle.

PPCB finds rainwater in Golden Temple not acidic - The Times of India
Jan 03 2012

The Punjab government on Tuesday informed Punjab and Haryana high court that it had found four industrial units causing pollution in and around historical Golden Temple in Amritsar.

India ranks 125th in addressing pollution control - The Times of India
Jan 28 2012

India ranks a lowly 125th in addressing pollution control and natural resource management challenges with Switzerland taking the top spot, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI).

Japan helping India clean Yamuna: Natarajan - The Times of India
Dec 19 2011

India is getting assistance from Japan for a programme to cleanse the Yamuna river, environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan said Monday.

'India will pay a heavy price': Diesel cars guzzling 40% of segment's fuel, says study - The Times of India
Jan 25 2012

An analysis of the car industry by the CSE found that in 2011-12, diesel cars will account for over 40 per cent of the total car sales in the country.

Draft vision document proposes green mining in Goa - The Times of India
Dec 19 2011

A draft vision document 2035 has advised Goa government to carry on environmentally sustainable mining activity and regulate the same in the Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZs) that fall along the coastal state under the Western Ghats.

China river pollution cleanup to last month - The Times of India
Feb 03 2012

Efforts to cleanup industrial effluents from a major river in south China will take a month, authorities said on Friday.

Greenpeace storms Romanian ministry over gold mine - The Times of India
Jan 31 2012

Greenpeace activists stormed Romania's environment ministry today, chaining themselves to radiators in the minister's office in an attempt to stop the mine's approval.

Federal judge blocks California emissions rules - The Times of India
Dec 31 2011

A US judge blocked one of California's signature attempts to lower greenhouse gas emissions, a victory for out-of-state ethanol producers and refiners that has California's air quality board vowing to appeal.

China vows to curb heavy metal pollution - The Times of India
Dec 20 2011

China promised on Tuesday to contain heavy metal pollution but admitted it faces a challenge with inadequate environment protection resources in a rapidly growing economy.

Hong Kong clean air targets fail to impress - The Times of India
Jan 18 2012

Environmentalists on Wednesday expressed disappointment at new clean-air targets for Hong Kong, as research showed pollution-related illnesses killed more than 3,000 residents a year.

Pollution Control Board allows RSP to resume operation - The Times of India
Jan 22 2012

Four days after shutdown of two units at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), Odisha's State Pollution Control Board has granted permission to operate them following anti-pollution measures and submission of a time-bound action plan.

California passes new auto emission rules - The Times of India
Jan 27 2012

Seeking to influence other states and Washington, California air regulators passed sweeping auto emission standards that include a mandate to have 1.4 million electric and hybrid vehicles on state roads by 2025.

Chinese airlines won't pay EU carbon tax - The Times of India
Jan 05 2012

Chinese airlines will not pay a charge on carbon emissions imposed by the European Union from January 1, a national aviation industry group said Thursday.

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