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The UN has launched a tree plantation campaign in Pakistan's flood-hit areas and plans to plant 200,000 trees in 400 villages.
The British government will stop slapping fines on people who, at times, commit "innocent mistakes" while putting out household rubbish by overfilling their garbage bins or putting them out on the wrong day.
The first ever "wall-to-wall" map of carbon storage of tropical vegetation in Africa, Asia and South America has shown that it stores 21 percent more carbon than estimated.
Electronics can be recycled into new products, but the industry has been heavily criticized for dumping waste abroad instead of recycling it. That's why it's smart to seek out certified recyclers.
With a view to save electricity and increase energy efficiency as well as harness solar energy for various purposes in the city, the Shimla Municipal Corporation will soon implement a solar city plan here.
What to do with all that pretty material after you are done celebrating.
Remember how high the initial demand was for hybrid vehicles? Now the growing demand for pure electric vehicles (EVs), is making things even more hectic. It’s a good thing the number of electric car charging stations is rising too. Nationwide there are currently twice as many charging stations (roughly 4,500) as there are E-85 ethanol [...]
Raipur police raided the Panaji offices of PVG Exporter and Logistics following an arrest warrant issued by a Raipur CJM.
This Sierra Club app lets you check mercury levels in popular fish.
Busted!! Mozambican Rhino Poachers Get 25 Years in South Africa Court – bbc Importation and ownership of these critters should be totally illegal… Escaped Pet Pythons Putting Squeeze on Everglades Wildlife – enn/mongabay.com Separation anxiety…Spider’s Detachable Penis Finishes Without Him – livescience As the invasive Asian carp threatens fisheries and ecosystems this seems like a [...]
The European Union plans to charge a green tax on flights to the US from Jan 1.
Even in the coldest, snowiest months of the year, seasonal eating promises surprising and delightful tastes, with a smaller environmental impact.
More than a hundred households living within Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve have switched from the traditional mud stoves to the more efficient eco-friendly 'chulhas' to reduce their dependency on forest for fuel wood - a move that would boost conservation of the big cat.
Sunderbans, the largest mangrove forests on earth, would be brought in the world tourism map and a task force had been created for the purpose, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.
With thousands of birds to be culled in the northeastern part of the country due to fears of bird flu, an animal rights group has urged the government to use humane methods for the culling.
The message is all around us and the Beatles said it so well, “all you need is love.” As we approach Valentine’s Day couples make plans for a romantic evening together. Restaurant reservations are confirmed, flowers are delivered, cards sent and chocolates presented with a big red bow. How can those of us who are [...]
Madhya Pradesh forest department has been conferred the international Green Globe Foundation Award for outstanding achievement in environment sector.
A giant panda couple from China's Sichuan province Sunday left for Scotland as part of an awareness programme that will see them spending the next 10 years in their new home in Edinburgh Zoo.