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These high intensity storms have been tied to the very warm sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Indian Ocean cradle of deadly cyclones?

Here's why the Indian Ocean is spawning strong and deadly tropical cyclones.

18 May 2019 2:41 PM IST

Kayapo ethnic group leader Raoni Metuktire attended a meeting with deputies to discuss the rights of indigenous people at the National Congress in Brasilia. (Photo: AFP)

In defence of Amazon

Indigenous chief Raoni from Brazil to travel across Europe to highlight the threats to the Amazon ecosystem.

14 May 2019 8:49 PM IST

Containers of the alleged carcinogenic weed and grass killer by Monsanto, Roundup, on displayed on a store shelf in San Francisco. (Photo: AP)

Monsanto: Controversial agribusiness giant loses again

A jury has ordered Monsanto to pay USD 2 billion in weed killer cancer case, this being Monsanto's third loss since...

14 May 2019 6:38 PM IST

The governments green panel has given the environment clearance (EC) for constructing a dam across Godavari river in Jayashankar Bhupalapally district of Telangana at a cost of Rs 2,121 crore, according to sources. (Representational Image)

Centre's green panel nod to Telangana's Rs 2,121 cr dam project on...

The green panel has recommended the EC to the proposed project with some conditions, the sources added.

30 Jun 2019 1:12 PM IST

The municipal corporation has deployed 20 workers to clear the waste lying around in the area. (Photo: ANI)

U'khand: Gupta family to pay entire cost of waste disposal in Auli

They have agreed to pay the entire cost of cleaning up after their mega wedding functions left Auli with major waste...

25 Jun 2019 9:27 AM IST

Earlier, a PIL was also filed stating the extensive wedding preparations were damaging the environment. (Photo: ANI)

U'khand: Dual Gupta-weddings leave Auli with tons of garbage

Supervisor of the Nagar Palika Parishad of Joshimath, Anil, along with a team of 20 men, has been given the task to deal...

24 Jun 2019 10:33 AM IST

Javadekar said satellite pictures are taken at regular intervals and, therefore, such inconsistencies are ruled out. (Photo: ANI)

India's forest cover up by 1 pc in one year

According to a latest report, over 24.39 per cent of the country's geographical area now constitutes of green cover.

21 Jun 2019 1:07 PM IST

The major use of plastics happens in restaurants and in the form of bottles.

How is unrecycled plastic affecting environment?

The US in 2018 shipped about 68,000 containers with plastic waste to some developing countries.

19 Jun 2019 12:54 PM IST

Two hours a week is hopefully a realistic target for many people, especially given that it can be spread over an entire week to get the benefit. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Spending time in nature benefits well-being

Spending two hours a week in nature may boost health.

15 Jun 2019 8:00 PM IST

I am looking forward to working with him (Javadekar). I thank the Prime Minister for giving an opportunity to me, singer turned politician Babul Supriyo said. (Photo: ANI)

Prakash Javadekar takes charge as Environment Minister, Babul Supriyo...

Javadekar also holds the additional charge of Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

1 Jun 2019 1:16 PM IST

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, addressing a press conference, launched an all-out attack on the government and the prime minister over the Pulwama terror strike. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Congress attacks BJP govt for allowing felling of 1 crore trees in 5...

Out of the total, the highest number of trees were cut in 2018-19, as per MoS for environment Babul Supriyo.

27 July 2019 1:02 PM IST

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal addressing a press conference in Bengaluru on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

In an environment friendly step, railways to electrify all broad gauge...

Goyal said railways is taking various environmental friendly or energy efficiency measures to reduce carbon footprint.

24 July 2019 3:26 PM IST