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Trying to allay the concerns of landslides in Himalayan regions due to the construction of the wider Chardham highway project, the government had said all necessary steps have been taken to mitigate the disaster. (PTI file photo)

Climate change adding layer of vulnerability to fragile Himalayas:...

Food security is at risk in the hills, with landslides, flash floods and soil erosion affecting agricultural land

23 July 2022 12:53 PM IST

Eat a wide variety of high-fibre plant foods every single day, including vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

Organic farming impact climate, says study

Organically farmed food occupies larger land which impacts weather.

29 Dec 2018 3:12 PM IST

A total of 2,162 trees have been identified by the Delhi forest department and National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to be chopped down for the road widening project to ease the traffic on the corridor. (Representational image)

Don't cut anymore trees in Delhi till July 4, says Delhi High Court

'Has the green court allowed this tree-cutting?' HC questioned, saying the project would be on hold till July 2.

25 Jun 2018 1:02 PM IST

Vegans and vegetarians promote a culture where vegetables and grains are protected at the expense of animals, according to Bertonatti, through deforestation to make more room for crops.

Vegans are actually killing a lot of animals, claims naturalist

Scientist says being vegan is not necessarily the best way forward for the environment.

19 Nov 2016 12:11 AM IST

Lal Singh Tandia in the police custody in Gariabandh, Chhattisgarh. (Photo: Asian Age)

Idea that brought government to its knees

A tippler in C'garh encouraged tribals to cut 30,000 trees.

1 Jan 2017 2:37 AM IST

Ramchandra Appari is currently helping residents in Jayamahal by translocating 112 trees in their neighbourhood. (Photo: Facebook/RamachandraAppari)

This man translocates trees instead of cutting them down in Bengaluru

The man from Hyderabad uses an ancient technique that saves the trees from getting cut

21 Feb 2017 4:28 PM IST

The Bonnet monkey that was rescued on Saturday, which later died of injuries.

Migrating monkeys get shock' welcome

Five monkeys have died in the past two months after being electrocuted, including two in December.

19 Dec 2016 4:19 AM IST