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UCS report analyses US, EU and Mexico emission reduction targets

Washington, June 3 (IBNS): As countries prepare to finalize a climate agreement in Paris this coming December, global leaders like the United States and the European Union are releasing intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs), country specific action plans that outline how they intend to reduce global warming emissions.

Southwest Monsoon likely to hit Kerala coast on June 5

New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS) Giving relief to millions of people in India, the Southwest Monsoon is likely to hit the Kerala coast on June 5, officials said.

It's not just an unusually hot summer, it is climate change: Vardhan

Noida, June 2 (IBNS) Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Earth Sciences, on Tuesday cautioned against complacency towards climate change and described the ongoing extreme heat situation and back-to-back deficient monsoon phenomenon as manifestations of climate change.

Greenpeace India awaits ruling on writ petition

New Delhi, May 26 IBNS): Lawyers acting on behalf of Greenpeace India presented a writ petition calling for the immediate unblocking of the organisation's bank accounts in the Delhi High court on Tuesday.

Assam: Poacher killed in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Guwahati, May 22 (IBNS): A poacher was killed and two others were apprehended by Assam Forest Protection Force (AFPF) personnel in Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on Friday, officials said.

CERN releases first images of collisions at 13 TeV

London, May 21 (IBNS) The European Organization for Nuclear Research on Thursday said protons collided in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at the record-breaking energy of 13 TeV for the first time o Wednesday.

The dark side of the 'love hormone'; research points to striking similarities with the effects of alcohol

London, May 20 (IBNS) Researchers at the University of Birmingham have highlighted significant similarities between the behavioural effects of oxytocin and alcohol.

Vardhan Inaugurates Biotech Innovation Sector in Thiruvananthapuram

New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan, has said that the biotechnology sector is growing at an annual rate of 30 percent and India is set to become home to the world's third largest setup in the sector by 2025.

Greenpeace celebrates 'justice' as Priya Pillai's offload stamp is removed

New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Greenpeace India campaigner Priya Pillai on Wednesday visited the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Delhi to have the 'offload' stamp officially expunged from her passport.

US environment expert visits Kolkata

Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS) U.S. Consulate Kolkata hosted U.S. environmental speaker Jennifer Turner in Kolkata on Tuesday as part of the U.S. Mission to India’s strategic speakers program, bringing independent American experts to engage with their Indian counterparts.

Uma Bharti calls for mass awareness programme on water conservation and Integrated Water Management

New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti has called for more awareness on water management, rain water harvesting and artificial recharge through mass awareness programmes.

Kutch in Gujarat experiences two mild tremors

Kutch, Gujarat, May 9 (IBNS) Two mild tremors in the span of one hour and 17 minutes were felt on Saturday morning in Kutch district of Gujarat.

Greenpeace strongly rebuts MHA allegations, demands unblocking of domestic accounts

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Greenpeace India on Friday submitted a comprehensive rebuttal to allegations contained in the MHA's 'show cause notice', dated April 9 and has demanded the immediate unblocking of its domestic bank accounts.

"US-CERN Agreement paves way for new era of scientific discovery"

Washington, May 7 (IBNS): A new agreement between the United States and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) signed on Thursday will pave the way for renewed collaboration in particle physics, promising to yield new insights into fundamental particles and the nature of matter and the universe, an official statement said.

"Safe roads for children still a distant dream"

Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS): As the world celebrates UN Global Road Safety Week 2015 with the theme "Save Kids Lives", children on Indian roads continue to face a grim scenario.