Indian police rescue stranded tourists on Leh-Manali road
Jul 23, 2015, at 09:45 pm
Srinagar, July 23 (IBNS) More than 130 tourists rescued who were stranded due to heavy rainfall and blockage of Leh Manali road in Jammu and Kashmir were rescued, said police on Thursday.
CSE condemns Delhi govt decision of scrapping BRT
Jul 22, 2015, at 07:04 pm
New Delhi July 22 (IBNS): The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) expresses deep shock at the "willful decision" of the Delhi government to give in to the car lobby and dismantle the bus corridor to take road space back from buses for the cars.
UN-backed action plan to improve study of weather and climate in Polar regions takes shape
Jul 17, 2015, at 03:30 pm
New York, July 17 (IBNS) lAn international action plan to improve predictions of weather, climate and ice conditions in Polar regions has been agreed in an effort to minimize the risks and maximize the opportunities associated with rapid changes in the Arctic and Antarctic environments, according to the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Tennage actors join Kolkata Green campaign
Jul 16, 2015, at 01:36 am
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS) Two key members of the teenage brigade of Open Tee Bioscope, a film themed on the diminishing heritage of the once tree-lined city, distributed saplings among the public as part of the Forest Week celebrations in first week of July.
Alarmed by melting glacier in Norway, Ban says world must 'act now' to curb climate change
Jul 09, 2015, at 07:03 pm
New York, July 9 (IBNS) At the site of a rapidly shrinking glacier in the Norwegian Arctic, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the need for the international community to “take action now†to fight climate change.
Wild Wisdom Quiz, an initiative of WWF national wildlife quiz is back in its 8th edition
Jul 09, 2015, at 12:39 am
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): The Wild Wisdom Quiz, an initiative of WWF- India is back with its eighth edition. Scheduled to roll out across schools in July 2015, culminating with the National final to be heldin October 2015, the quiz aims to provide students a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the wildlife of this country, build their interest towards the rich natural legacy and inspire them to work towards its conservation.
Widespread and early heatwaves impact northern hemisphere, UN weather agency warns
Jul 07, 2015, at 03:05 pm
New York, July 7 (IBNS) Many parts of Europe have been impacted by a severe and unusually early heatwave since 27 June, the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said, warning of record-breaking temperatures and wildfires in North America and torrential downpours and widespread flooding in southern China.
First-ever heatwave warning guidelines issued by UN as global temperatures soar
Jul 02, 2015, at 08:21 pm
New York, July 2 (IBNS): Two United Nations agencies have unveiled a series of new guidelines aimed at addressing the health risks posed by the increasing number and intensity of climate change-related heatwaves affecting the planet, as warm weather alerts spread across Europe following soaring temperatures that killed hundreds of people in India and Pakistan last month.
Chinese INDCs will not keep global temperature rise below 2OC, says CSE
Jul 02, 2015, at 05:43 am
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): In a major development, China, the world’s largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter, has submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
As Cyprus talks continue, UN envoy spotlights 'positive climate' of negotiations
Jun 30, 2015, at 03:33 pm
New York, June 30 (IBNS) Substantive negotiations between the leaders of the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities are continuing amid "a positive and results-oriented atmosphere," the United Nations Special Adviser on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, has confirmed.
Heavy rains predicted in Gujarat due to depression in Arabian Sea
Jun 25, 2015, at 02:20 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) :A warning forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places in Gujarat was issued by the India Meteorological Department in view of the depression over the Arabian Sea.
Sustainable soil management key to curbing climate change and ensuring food security - UN agency
Jun 24, 2015, at 05:05 pm
New York, June 24 (IBNS) Mountain soils are of great importance to ecosystem and food security, according to a newly released United Nations-backed publication, which also highlights technical insights and human activities of a sustainable soil management approach with special attention to mountain peoples.
Depression over Eastcentral Arabian Sea: Govt
Jun 23, 2015, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS) The government said a depression over the northeast & adjoining east central Arabian Sea has moved slightly eastwards and is lay centered about 280 Km southwest of Porbandar on Tuesday.
UN environment agency urges ban of microplastics in cosmetics and personal care products
Jun 17, 2015, at 09:47 pm
New York, June 17 (IBNS): Next time you are in the shower using a refreshing exfoliating shower gel, take a moment to check what the scrubbing agents are made of. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), chances are pretty high they are made of tiny plastic beads, and by the time the container is empty, you will have used and poured down the drain as much plastic as the packaging the gel came in.
UN and NASA astronaut Scott Kelly launch #whyspacematters photo contest
Jun 17, 2015, at 09:25 pm
New York, Jun 17 (IBNS): The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and United States astronaut Scott Kelly, currently on board the International Space Station, today launched a global photography competition to highlight the importance of outer space for sustainable development on Earth.
Rain, thunderstorm may hit Kolkata tomorrow
Jun 15, 2015, at 03:03 am
Kolkata, June 14 (IBNS): Kolkata is likely to experience rain or thunderstorm on Monday, officials said on Sunday.
WWF-India's climate solvers feature in Sustainia100
Jun 12, 2015, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Two Indian Climate Solvers - Toro Cooling Systems Pvt Ltd and Clique Developments Ltd are among the 100 innovators that have been listed in this year’s Sustainia100.
To make Ganga and Yamuna clean, first clean their tributaries: Rajendra Singh
Jun 11, 2015, at 03:26 am
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): The Waterman of India, Rajendra Singh, has cautioned that the clean Ganga and Yamuna project, which is high in the agenda of Narendra Modi government, could be a non starter unless there is an effort to clean the tributaries of the two rivers.
On World Day, UN urges global resolve to 'appreciate, protect and restore' Earth's oceans
Jun 09, 2015, at 09:54 pm
New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): Although the world's oceans are vast, their capacity to withstand damage caused by human activity is limited, compromising their critical contribution to the future of sustainable development, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Tuesday as the United Nations kicked-off its celebrations for the 2015 edition of World Oceans Day.
Deep depression off the west coast intensifies into cyclonic storm
Jun 09, 2015, at 03:30 am
New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS): The deep depression over eastcentral Arabian Sea further moved north-northwestwards and has intensified into a cyclonic storm Ashobaa, officials said on Monday.
Ola introduces 'Plant a Sapling' campaign
Jun 07, 2015, at 02:56 am
Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS): In a bid to encourage citizens to protect and nurture the environment, Ola India's leading mobile app for personal transportation, has launched a nationwide campaign called – 'Plant a Sapling'.
PM plants "Kadamb" sapling on World Environment Day
Jun 05, 2015, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadamb sapling (Neolamarckia Cadamba), at the Race Course Road lawns, to mark the occasion of World Environment Day.
Victoria Memorial illuminated with green lights on World Environment Day
Jun 05, 2015, at 05:20 pm
Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS): As part of Tata Steel's environment awareness initiative the Victoria Memorial, on Thursday, bathed in green lights to observe the World Environment Day (June 5).
Tata Teleservices rings in World Environment Day with 'Sustainability Month'
Jun 05, 2015, at 04:55 am
Hyderabad, June 4 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited, on Thursday announced that it will celebrate June as 'Tata Sustainability Month' to promote sustainable business practices across all its offices. Incidentally, June 5 is being celebrated as the World Environment Day.
Greenpeace India faces 'new investigation'
Jun 03, 2015, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS) The Greenpeace India on Wednesday said its registered office has been inspected by authorities in Chennai who are investigating the organisation’s society status.
UCS report analyses US, EU and Mexico emission reduction targets
Jun 03, 2015, at 08:45 pm
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
Jun 03, 2015, at 02:18 am
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
Jun 02, 2015, at 09:23 pm
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
May 27, 2015, at 03:04 am
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.
Greenpeace celebrates 'justice' as Priya Pillai's offload stamp is removed
May 14, 2015, at 12:40 am
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.