Goa wildlife census shows tiger presence
Thu, 13 May 2010 12:15:43 GMT

Evidence of at least three tigers' presence has been found in Goa's wildlife sanctuaries during the ongoing wildlife census in the state by forest department officials.

Roads minister wants to decide auto efficiency
Mon, 10 May 2010 22:57:14 GMT

Prospective buyers will have to wait a while to find out what mileage their new car gives them and if it matches the best in the industry.

Translocated tigress gives birth to three cubs for first time
Sun, 09 May 2010 08:42:22 GMT

In a major boost to efforts to revive tiger population, a translocated tigress has for the first time given birth to three cubs in Madhya Pradesh's Panna reserve, where the big cats had disappeared.

Human error: Man-made ecological disasters
Sat, 08 May 2010 06:45:19 GMT

The oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is now about the size of Puerto Rico. It has already reached the marshes of Louisiana. As environmental calamity looms over the Gulf Coast, TOI-Crest rewinds to 10 other man-made ecological disasters.

India among the worst 10 climate polluters: Study
Thu, 06 May 2010 05:21:44 GMT

India figures among the world's worst 10 countries causing environmental damage, according to a new study which lists Brazil as the most polluting country.

India toughens stand in runup to Mexico
Wed, 05 May 2010 21:22:32 GMT

India has made one of the strongest and most elaborate formal submissions in recent times for the climate change negotiations, hardening its stance ahead of a hectic six months of talks leading to the key meeting in Mexico in November.

New frog species found in Western Ghats
Wed, 05 May 2010 22:40:05 GMT

A new species of frog has been found near Anaimudi, the highest peak in south India, in Western Ghats. Named Raorchestes, the species is morphologically dissimilar to any other known family of the frog.

No climate deal this year: UN negotiator
Mon, 03 May 2010 20:35:28 GMT

Outgoing UN climate chief Yvo de Boer shot down expectations of a climate treaty this year, saying on Monday that a major UN conference in December would yield only a "first answer" on curbing greenhouse gases.

BASIC meet on climate equity in June
Sun, 02 May 2010 21:24:40 GMT

The BASIC group of India, China, Brazil and South Africa have decided to recast the debate about 'climate equity' and will hold a special session on it in the next meeting in Brazil in June

National Green Tribunal Bill passed in Lok Sabha
Sun, 02 May 2010 21:36:58 GMT

The long-pending National Green Tribunal (NGT) Bill was passed in Lok Sabha after environment minister Jairam Ramesh accepted some key amendments to the proposed legislation that parliamentarians cutting across party lines had suggested.

Melting icebergs causing sea level rise
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:51:52 GMT

Scientists have discovered that ice floating in the polar oceans is melting, causing sea levels to rise. The research is the first assessment of how quickly floating ice is being lost.

Conservation tourism? Goa shows way - with turtles!
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:47:15 GMT

Goa's unique practice of mixing turtle conservation with tourism has potential for successful replication across the Indian coast, says an expert.

Sikkim environment, bio-diversity in peril
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:51:18 GMT

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has said that the environment and bio-diversity in Sikkim have been threatened by construction of hydel power projects and absence of government safeguards.

Climate change needs to be discussed in 'meaningful' way: India
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:45:40 GMT

With climate change being the central theme of the SAARC summit, India hoped the eight-nation bloc would hold the dialogue on the issue in a "meaningful manner" and backed its "fresh" position on global warming to be adopted at the Cancun meet later this year.

Lion numbers up to 411 in Gujarat
Sun, 02 May 2010 21:11:10 GMT

The lion census figures declared on Sunday in Gujarat show that there are 411 big cats in Gir sanctuary and surrounding areas —a jump of 52 over the 2005 census.

Greenhouse emission numbers out and we're clean compared to West
Tue, 11 May 2010 23:26:26 GMT

The government has revised India's greenhouse gas emission estimates after 13 years and has found one fact unchanged — India has one of the lowest per capita emissions of GHG gases in the emerging economies.

Notify Shivaji Park as silence zone: High Court
Wed, 05 May 2010 14:12:36 GMT

In an interim order, the Bombay High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to notify Shivaji Park ground in western Mumbai as "silence zone".

US carbon-dioxide emissions dropped 7% in 2009
Thu, 06 May 2010 13:58:02 GMT

US emissions of carbon dioxide tumbled seven percent in 2009, government figures have showed, marking the largest one-year decline in the heat-trapping gas blamed for global warming since records began in 1949.

Goa wildlife census shows tiger presence
Thu, 13 May 2010 12:15:43 GMT

Evidence of at least three tigers' presence has been found in Goa's wildlife sanctuaries during the ongoing wildlife census in the state by forest department officials.

Maheshwar dam set to clear environment ministry hurdle
Mon, 10 May 2010 22:57:34 GMT

With the Prime Minister's Office ruling in favour of the Madhya Pradesh government, the Union environment ministry is likely to reverse its order on Tuesday that put on hold work on Maheshwar dam in Madhya Pradesh.

Lightning kills 100 sheep
Thu, 06 May 2010 14:01:44 GMT

At least 100 sheep were killed and scores injured by lightning in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district.

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