Green 3D printing is in the offing
A recent study has shown that plants may offer a green solution keeping in mind the effect of 3D printing.
Mar 04, 2017, 12:58 PM IST
Pune: NGT asks builder to pay Rs 40 lakh for 'environmental damage'
The western zonal bench of judicial member U D Salvi and expert member Ranjan Chatterjee asked the Mumbai-based builder to deposit Rs 40 lakh with Lonavala Municipal Council for the restoration work.
Mar 03, 2017, 12:46 PM IST
Fifth of world food lost to over-eating, wastage: Study
Almost 20 per cent of the food made available to consumers worldwide is lost through over-eating or wastage, according to a new study.
Feb 22, 2017, 00:57 AM IST
Unveiled: 'Prakriti Metro Park' of Delhi created from waste materials - Watch
The park called 'Prakriti' is located near Shastri Park Metro Station, in New Delhi.
Feb 20, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
Dedicated to climate-change, 'Science Express' train flagged off to cover 68 stations
India's Science, Environment and Railway ministers on Friday flagged off, the world's largest "science exhibition on wheels", the Science Express train to create an awareness on climate change in the country.
Feb 18, 2017, 01:03 AM IST
Steps urged for ecological sustainability in industrial region
Governance is an important factor here. Adoption of regulations should be done in a way so that the industries flourish and yet the environment is preserved and protected.
Feb 10, 2017, 20:08 PM IST
Tyre recycling – A viable way to save environment!
An environment-friendly person from Nagaland is living upto it and has taken a pledge to better the environment.
Feb 09, 2017, 12:36 PM IST
Scientists express concern over impact of LED lights on plants and animals
LEDs made up just 9% of the global lighting market in 2011, but forecasts suggest they will account for 69% by 2020.
Feb 06, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
National Green Tribunal to hear plea on recent oil spill off Tamil Nadu coast today
The petition, which is likely to be heard by a bench headed by NGT chairperson Swatanter Kumar on Monday, has also sought constitution of an expert committee to oversee and monitor the entire clean up process and assess the damage caused to the environment.
Feb 06, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
Donald Trump okays Keystone XL and Dakota pipelines – How will it impact health, environment?
Before taking office, Trump had said the Dakota pipeline should be completed and that he would revive the Keystone XL project, which was rejected by his predecessor, Barack Obama, in 2015 over environmental concerns.
Jan 25, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
Rise in atmosphere's oxygen linked to fossil fuel formation: Scientists
Oxygen enables the chemical reactions that animals use to get energy from stored carbohydrates in food.
Dec 31, 2016, 16:42 PM IST
Bhubaneswar girl gets 2016 IGNITE Award for innovative methods to check pollution
Priyanka Panda from Bhubaneswar received the 2016 IGNITE Award from the President on Monday for her innovative idea aimed at reducing pollution and saving the environment.
Nov 09, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
SC to hear plea on alarming Delhi air pollution
The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday a plea on the alarming state of air pollution in Delhi as it was told that it had, in the past, issued several directions but their effective implementation and enforcement was lacking.
Nov 07, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
Air pollution: Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave to meet state counterparts
Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave is set to hold a meeting on Friday with his counterparts from five states to discuss short, medium and long-term measures to tackle air pollution in the capital.
Nov 04, 2016, 12:59 PM IST
Study identifies everyday factors that may trigger dementia risk
In a recent study, experts have created a shortlist of environmental factors that may possibly contribute to our risk of developing dementia.
Oct 12, 2016, 20:46 PM IST
Environment shapes our immune system!
Family history and environment of the residential area are responsible for the differences between individual immune systems, a study has found.
Oct 02, 2016, 19:54 PM IST
NGT summons Delhi Environment Secretary over dirty water issue
The National Green Tribunal has taken exception to non-submission of status report on quality of water supplied to households in the national capital by the Delhi government despite repeated directions.
Sep 04, 2016, 08:48 AM IST
Genes influence how you feel about your weight
Do you feel overweight even if you are actually not? If yes, you may have your genes inherited from parents to blame, suggests new research.
Sep 02, 2016, 00:16 AM IST
No political appointments in pollution control boards: NGT
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed all the states and union territories to review the post of Chairman and Member Secretary in their respective pollution control boards within three months.
Aug 24, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
US finds GMO mosquitoes won`t harm environment
A type of genetically modified mosquito made by the British company Oxitec should pose no danger to the environment.
Aug 06, 2016, 02:50 AM IST