Women-led self-help group successfully cultivates profitable maize varieties in Tripura
Jun 10, 2023, at 09:05 am
Agartala/IBNS: The 'Yapiry Village Organization', a self-help group (SHG) of women, has achieved remarkable success by cultivating five different varieties of maize in a one-hectare plot at Tripura's Bashram Para.
Lower Subansiri DC inaugurates RRR centre promoting responsible waste management
Jun 10, 2023, at 08:33 am
Ziro/Arunachal Pradesh: In a significant step towards promoting responsible waste management, Lower Subansiri District Commissioner (DC) Bamin Nime inaugurated a Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (RRR) centre at the former Urban Development & Housing (UD&H) shopping complex area on Tuesday.
World Oceans Day underscores need to protect ‘the foundation of life’
Jun 09, 2023, at 08:34 pm
New York: Over a third of global fish stocks are being harvested at unsustainable levels – just one example of how human activity is harming oceans, which cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface.
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala, confirms IMD
Jun 08, 2023, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi: The southwest monsoon finally reached Kerala on Thursday, delayed by seven days than its usual date of onset, Indian Meteorological Department said.
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:29 pm
Phek/Nagaland: The Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO), in line with their resolution made 23 years ago, is launching a significant tree plantation initiative to commemorate Chakhesang Day and celebrate 50 years of Phek district's formation.
Haiti: UN deeply saddened as latest earthquake kills three, in wake of floods
Jun 07, 2023, at 10:42 pm
The UN expressed deep sadness as another deadly earthquake claimed the lives of at least three people near the Haitian city of Jerémie in the early hours of Tuesday, compounding an already life-threatening situation in recent days caused by flooding and landslides.
World off track for reaching key goal on sustainable energy by 2030
Jun 07, 2023, at 09:52 pm
New York: The world is not on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal 7, designed to ensure access to affordable, reliable energy for all, a new report from the UN and partners revealed on Monday.
Climate change could cause disease to 76.8 percent of corals by 2100
Jun 07, 2023, at 09:48 pm
Sydney: Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) has estimated that 76.8 percent of corals across the world would catch disease by 2100 amid global warming.
Arctic could be ice-free in summer by 2030: Study
Jun 07, 2023, at 03:23 pm
A new study has found that the Arctic would be 'ice-free' by as early as the 2030s.
Shrinking ponds in urban areas threaten ecosystem and increase flood risks
Jun 07, 2023, at 10:19 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Renowned herpetologist Jayaditya Purkayastha has expressed concern over the dwindling number of ponds in urban spaces and their adverse effects on the ecosystem.
Jun 07, 2023, at 07:06 am
Kohima/IBNS: Nagaland took significant steps to address the pressing issue of climate change by conducting plantation and cleanliness drives across the state on Monday to mark World Environment Day. The theme for this year's observance was "Beat Plastic Pollution."
Cities ‘critical battlegrounds’ for a sustainable future: Guterres
Jun 06, 2023, at 11:31 pm
When it comes to fighting for a sustainable future, the world’s cities are “critical battlegrounds” and more important than ever to making multilateralism work for all, said the UN chief in a video message on Monday to the United Nations Habitat Assembly.
Jun 06, 2023, at 07:52 am
Bhaderwah/Jammu: In a momentous declaration during the inauguration of the Lavender festival, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh hailed Bhaderwah as the unparalleled Lavender capital of India and a burgeoning Agri Startup hub.
Ontario forest fire: Evacuation orders issued for people living around Centennial Lake
Jun 06, 2023, at 04:53 am
Toronto/IBNS: Officials ordered evacuation for people living around Ontario'sCentennial Lake to evacuate their homes in the wake of the forest fire burning in the area west of Calabogie.
Jun 06, 2023, at 02:18 am
As the World Environment Day (steered by the United Nations Environment Programme or UNEP), observed across the globe on June 5, enters its 50th year, we are faced with the indomitable challenge of plastic pollution.
Gujarat registers 55 pc reduction in carbon emissions in energy production
Jun 05, 2023, at 11:55 pm
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Monday announced that the state has witnessed 55 per cent reduction in carbon emissions in energy production after the implementation of the Solar Power Policy, on the occasion of World Environment Day.
World must ‘work as one’ to end plastic pollution: Guterres
Jun 05, 2023, at 11:07 pm
New York: As international negotiators committed to hammering out a draft treaty by November on ending plastic pollution, the UN chief stressed in his message for World Environment Day on Monday, the importance of curbing the “catastrophic” consequences of waste plastics.
From eco-parks to coal gasification: India's top efforts to hit net zero by 2070
Jun 05, 2023, at 09:19 pm
New Delhi: State-owned coal miners are taking various initiatives to make coal mining a sustainable exercise in line with India’s vision to be net zero by 2070.
Canada: Out of control historic fire continues to grow in Shelburne County
Jun 03, 2023, at 05:02 am
Nova Scotia/IBNS: The out of control historic fire that has been burning for nearly a week near Barrington Lake in Nova Scotia's southwestern region reportedly continued to grow overnight Thursday.
‘Toxic tidal wave’ of plastic pollution putting human rights at risk
Jun 03, 2023, at 12:47 am
New York: The world must combat the “toxic tidal wave” of plastic pollution that threatens human rights, two UN independent experts said on Thursday.
Japan: Nearly 140,000 people ordered to evacuate due to typhoon Mawar
Jun 02, 2023, at 11:25 pm
Tokyo: The Japanese authorities on Friday issued an order to evacuate 138,700 residents of the southern prefectures of the country, due to the danger of powerful typhoon Mawar, which is approaching the south-eastern coast of the archipelago, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported.
Himachal Pradesh receives unprecedented rainfall
May 31, 2023, at 11:39 pm
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh received a record 325 per cent rainfall and the Mercury plummeted to an all time low over the last seven days, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said on Wednesday.
WMO makes urgent call to action over melting cryosphere
May 31, 2023, at 10:35 pm
New York: Global warming’s devastating effects on the world’s sea ice, icebergs and glaciers – part of what is known as the cryosphere – need to be better understood and mitigated, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes
May 27, 2023, at 10:57 pm
New York: The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts “near-normal hurricane activity” in the Atlantic this coming storm season, said the UN weather agency on Friday, forecasting between five and nine major storms that could become hurricanes.
New species of tree discovered in Arunachal Pradesh's biodiversity hotspot
May 27, 2023, at 04:38 am
Itanagar/IBNS: A new species of tree, Meiogyne arunachalensis, has been unveiled by scientists in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant discovery for the region.
IMD maintains 'normal' monsoon prediction amid high probability of El Nino
May 27, 2023, at 02:37 am
New Delhi: The weather department on Friday stated that the country will have a ‘normal’ monsoon season, retaining its previous forecast despite a high likelihood of El Nino conditions.
Green light for global greenhouse gas tracking network
May 26, 2023, at 06:51 pm
A hundred and ninety-three countries have unanimously approved the creation of a global greenhouse gas monitoring mechanism, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced on Wednesday.
North Lakhimpur district in Assam successfully clears 40 years of legacy waste
May 26, 2023, at 07:09 am
The North Lakhimpur district of Assam, India, has effectively cleared a massive accumulation of waste that had plagued the region for four decades.
Canada: Wildfire in Manitoba’s northern community displaces hundreds, emergency evacuation underway
May 26, 2023, at 03:53 am
Winnipeg/IBNS: A wildfire is getting close to Manitoba's northern community displaced hundreds of people with emergency evacuations underway, Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias said.
Uber Green to launch in India; 25,000 EVs to be introduced over next 3 yrs
May 25, 2023, at 05:35 am
Uber, a multinational ride-sharing app, is set to introduce Uber Green in India starting in June as part of its efforts toward sustainability.