J&K: Govt. constitutes panels to implement Forest Rights Act
Dec 02, 2020, at 10:46 pm
Srinagar: The General Administration Department today constituted three committees – Union Territory Level, District Level and Sub-Divisional Level Committee – for the implementation of Forest Rights Act 2006 in J&K.
Delhi-NCR's air remains 'very poor'
Dec 02, 2020, at 10:30 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi's air quality continued to reel under the 'very poor ' category , while the average Air Quality Index further increased, measuring 376 at around 1400 hrs on Wednesday, the Central Pollution Control Board said here.
Lahore tops chart of most polluted cities
Dec 02, 2020, at 06:47 am
Lahore city in Pakistan has once again topped the chart of world's most polluted cities.
Cooking pollution lingers longer in atmosphere: Study
Dec 02, 2020, at 05:00 am
London: Particulate emissions from cooking stay in the atmosphere for longer than previously thought, making a prolonged contribution to poor air quality and human health, according to a new study.
The race to zero emissions, and why the world depends on it
Dec 01, 2020, at 09:28 pm
New York: A host of countries have recently announced major commitments to significantly cut their carbon emissions, promising to reach "net zero" in the coming years. The term is becoming a global rallying cry, frequently cited as a necessary step to successfully beat back climate change, and the devastation it is causing.
Address water scarcity ‘immediately and boldly’, urges UN agriculture agency chief
Nov 27, 2020, at 03:52 pm
New York: More than three billion people live in agricultural areas with high levels of water shortages and scarcity, the UN agriculture agency said in a new report launched on Wednesday.
Cyclone Nivar likely to hit Tamil Nadu coast tonight, Chennai Airport closes
Nov 26, 2020, at 04:22 am
Chennai/IBNS: As Cyclone Nivar, which intensified into a "very severe cyclonic storm", is likely to make landfall at the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, the Chennai Airport has been closed for 7 hours starting 7 PM on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Lahore ranks world's most polluted city
Nov 25, 2020, at 02:25 pm
Lahore: Pollution remains a major trouble for Pakistan as it became evident when Lahore city topped the list of most polluted cities in the world as its air quality index (AQI) recorded six times over the safe limit.
Delhi air deteriorates further
Nov 24, 2020, at 09:26 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The National Capital's air quality on Tuesday deteriorated further and turned 'very poor' with the average Air Quality Index rising to 371 at 1300 hrs, Central Pollution Control Board said here.
Carbon dioxide levels hit new record; COVID impact ‘a tiny blip’, WMO says
Nov 24, 2020, at 03:32 pm
New York: Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere hit a new record of 410.5 parts per million in 2019, and are expected to keep rising this year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in its annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin on Monday.
Depression in Bay of Bengal to intensify into cyclonic storm 'Nivar' along Odisha coast: Met Dept
Nov 24, 2020, at 02:27 am
Bhubaneswar/UNI The Well Marked low-pressure area formed over Southwest adjoining the southeast Bay of Bengal concentrated into a depression on Tuesday.
Nov 22, 2020, at 09:43 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The summer capital, Srinagar, recorded the coldest night of the season so far after the mercury dipped and settled at minus 3 degree while world famous ski resort of Gulmarg shivered at minus 7.4 degree.
National Capital Delhi's air again deteriorating, reels under 'poor' category
Nov 21, 2020, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi/UNI:) National capital New Delhi's air quality again started deteriorating and was measured under 'poor' category with an average AQI of 255 at around 1400 hours.
Climate crisis: ‘Nowhere near the finish line’, says UN chief
Nov 20, 2020, at 03:36 pm
New York: Pointing to its “pioneering legislation and policies”, on Thursday the UN chief hailed the 27-member European Union (EU) as a “a leader on climate action”, that had shown that it was possible to cut emissions while achieving economic growth.
Indian climate activist Sunita Narain wins Edinburgh Medal 2020
Nov 18, 2020, at 05:24 pm
New Delhi :Sunita Narain, director general of New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), has won this year’s Edinburgh Medal 2020, instituted by the City of Edinburgh Council.
UN warns of catastrophe as second hurricane in two weeks hits Central America
Nov 18, 2020, at 02:55 pm
New York: The United Nations warned on Tuesday of catastrophic consequences from Hurricane Iota, the second major tropical cyclone to hit Central America this month.
Air quality was worse on Diwali in Lucknow: CSIR-IIT-R survey
Nov 17, 2020, at 01:49 am
Lucknow/UNI: CSIR-IIT-R survey on pollution proved that air quality in Lucknow became worse after the Diwali festival because of fireworks.
Jammu and Kashmir: ‘Bird Walk’ organized by WUCMA at Wular Lake
Nov 16, 2020, at 10:59 pm
Srinagar: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr Salim Ali known as the ‘Birdman of India’, a ‘Bird Walk’ programme was today organized by the Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) at Watlab Sopore.
Air pollution soars high in Delhi after cracker ban defied on Diwali
Nov 15, 2020, at 04:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A day after people across the country celebrated Diwali, pollution levels in Delhi and nearby areas soared high with revellers defying the ban on firecrackers.
Delhi-NCR continues to be hit by 'very poor' air quality
Nov 13, 2020, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi/UNI: National Capital's air continued to reel under the very poor category on Friday , the Central Pollution Control Board said here.
UN chief stresses need for greater speed to achieve carbon neutrality
Nov 10, 2020, at 04:16 pm
New York: Although more Governments and businesses are committing to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the world is still falling far short of that goal, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday in his latest push for a cleaner, greener future.
Long-term displacement worries for families hit hard by ‘super typhoon’ Goni
Nov 07, 2020, at 03:04 pm
New York: The trail of devastation left by Typhoon Goni in the Philippines, runs straight through some heavily populated areas – including places where COVID-19 cases are high, and where returning migrants are concentrated - UN agencies reported on Friday.
The natural environment is also a casualty of war, Guterres warns
Nov 07, 2020, at 02:55 pm
New York: The UN Secretary-General has called for better management of natural resources and ecosystems, highlighting that doing so could pave a path towards peace in war-torn societies and help crisis-affected countries boost sustainable development.
Delhi: Air quality improves, but still 'very poor'
Nov 06, 2020, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The average air quality in Delhi improved on Friday from "severe" to "very poor" category, the Central Pollution Control Board data shows.
Effective disaster risk governance saves lives, UN highlights on World Tsunami Awareness Day
Nov 06, 2020, at 02:57 pm
New York: Top UN officials have underscored the importance of continuous risk assessment and preparedness to safeguard coastal communities worldwide from the disastrous impact of tsunamis, marking World Tsunami Awareness Day on Thursday.
No relief from 'poor' air in Delhi-NCR
Nov 04, 2020, at 06:32 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Wednesday but continued to remain under the 'poor' category with the Air Quality Index measuring at 279 at 1000 hrs, the Central Pollution Control Board said here.
‘Super typhoon’ Goni: Towns cut off as COVID-19 impacts response
Nov 04, 2020, at 03:34 pm
New York: “Super storm” Typhoon Goni has left several towns inaccessible and destroyed thousands of homes in the Philippines, the UN humanitarian wing has said, adding that relief efforts have been complicated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Super Typhoon Goni makes landfall in Philippines
Nov 01, 2020, at 03:05 pm
Manila/Xinhua: Super Typhoon Goni, the strongest typhoon to batter the Philippines this year so far, made landfall in Bicol, the southernmost region of the main island of Luzon, early on Sunday morning, the state weather bureau said.
Death toll due to earthquake in Turkey touches 20: Emergency Agency
Oct 31, 2020, at 02:03 pm
Ankara/UNI: The death from the earthquake in Turkey has risen to 20 people while the number of those injured to 786, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said in a statement on Saturday.
Powerful earthquake hits Turkey, Greece
Oct 31, 2020, at 01:38 am
Ankara/Athens/UNI: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea off Turkey's western province of Izmir on Friday, while the shocks were strongly felt on the Greek island of Samos.