International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16 September: History and significance

The theme for this year celebrates over three decades of remarkable international cooperation to protect the ozone layer under the Montreal Protocol.

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· Yesterday · 09:16 am

Until the world cuts emissions from agriculture and forestry, climate change goals can’t be reached

A UN report found about 25%-30% of food globally is lost or wasted. Reducing this can significantly lower emissions, and ease pressure on agricultural systems.

Mark Howden, The Conversation

· Aug 12, 2019 · 09:30 pm

Should Himalayan states be paid a fee for keeping their water clean and forests standing?

The states have asked the central government to pay them for ecosystem services.

Joydeep Gupta

· Aug 06, 2019 · 08:30 pm

Could the plastic ban in Jammu and Kashmir revive its traditional wicker industry?

The promotion of local products can help save the environment from plastic waste and revive a dying handicraft industry.

Athar Parvaiz

· Jun 16, 2019 · 08:30 pm

After the floods, a deluge of invasive plant species is threatening Kerala’s ecology

Invasion by alien plants affects the survival of local species, damages soil quality and affects groundwater availability.

Haritha John

· Jan 18, 2019 · 08:30 pm

Antarctic ice is melting six times faster than in the ’80s, says study

Researcher predicts a 10-foot rise in sea levels this century, as global warming and ozone depletion send more ocean heat towards the continent.

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· Jan 15, 2019 · 05:31 pm

Rethinking conservation: Cancer, communalism, climate change are more linked than you’d think

Environmentalism and conservation have come to represent a narrow set of norms defined by a particular urban elite community.

Kartik Shanker

· Sep 20, 2018 · 08:00 am

A study in Nepal has found a link between outmigration and increased forest cover

Remittances allow households to reduce dependency on forest products, thereby leading to reforestation, suggests research.

Saleem Shaikh

· Aug 29, 2018 · 09:30 pm

Thoothukudi: NGT says an independent committee will decide if Sterlite plant can resume operation

A retired judge will head the panel and take a decision within six weeks, the National Green Tribunal said.

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· Aug 20, 2018 · 06:32 pm

Delhi: National Green Tribunal defers hearing of plea seeking stay on cutting of trees

The panel said it would look into the matter once the Delhi High Court passes a verdict.

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· Aug 08, 2018 · 04:49 pm

Sterlite plant closure: Green court issues notice to Tamil Nadu government, pollution control board

The copper smelter in Thoothukudi was shut down after police killed 13 people protesting against it in May.

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· Jul 05, 2018 · 02:00 pm

Delhi High Court stops authorities from cutting trees for redevelopment projects

The court said it would not allow Delhi to die because of the projects.

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· Jul 04, 2018 · 01:39 pm