Developmental Issues-Environment-The Economic Times

Countries to vote for chair of next climate talks in Bonn today

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:52:02 GMT

India’s candidate for the top job has been backed by the Asia Pacific countries with two other contenders, one from Latin America and Caribbean countries and another backed by Western Europe and others.

Sikkim to host sustainable mountain development summit

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:05 GMT

Sikkim is set to host the second Sustainable Mountain Development Summit here from May 25.

Developing nations side with BASIC in climate talks

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:01:46 GMT

With the small island countries and the least developed states veering towards the European line on climate change, the larger developing economies came together with African countries, binding around the BASIC four – India, China, South Africa and Brazil – to demand that principles of equity and ‘common but differentiated responsibility’ be operationalised in the post-2020 climate regime.

Analysis: New facilities spotlight next-generation biofuels

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:02:14 GMT

After a decade of promise, advanced biofuels makers are entering a crucial make-or-break period with the first of a new generation of production facilities about to come on line.

Make Western Ghat report public: HC to MoEF

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:56:54 GMT

In a rebuff to the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF), the Delhi High Court has dismissed its plea against making public an ecology report of Western Ghats.

Gorai tourism zone proposal irks activists

Sat, 19 May 2012 20:55:50 GMT

A state government-appointed planning committee has recommended converting parts of the over 10,000 acres land in the Gorai-Manori belt into ‘tourism development zone’ and ‘development zones’.

Chinese solar makers reject US dumping ruling

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:57:04 GMT

Leaders of China's solar power industry have rejected a US anti-dumping ruling and say proposed punitive tariffs might disrupt efforts to promote clean energy.

When art helps wildlife conservation

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:17:49 GMT

From the pristine landscapes of Tibet to a Kolkata morning on the Hooghly river, from the nature-inspired contours of Gaudi's architecture to a golden dusk over the Arno river in Florence -- the photographs and art works of Bharat and Mrida Joshi is somewhat surreal and representative.

Rich nations stall talks on their record of cutting emissions

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:08:51 GMT

On the second day of the Bonn climate change negotiations, the US, the EU and other developed countries tried to stall discussions on whether the rich countries had met their obligations on reducing emissions and financing the poor countries.

World living way beyond its resources: WWF

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:52:23 GMT

Unless the world addresses the problem, by 2030 even two planet Earths would not be enough to sustain human activity, WWF said.

Green growth is not just for rich nations: World Bank

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:19:37 GMT

The World Bank urged global governments on Thursday to heed the environment when pursuing prosperity, rejecting what it called a myth that green growth is a luxury most countries cannot afford.

Environment ministry clears raising Maheswar dam’s water level to 154m

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:06:49 GMT
The environment ministry has cleared raising the water level at Maheshwar dam in Madhya Pradesh to 154 meters that will expedite process of power generation.

Europe writes off biggest environment satellite

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:39:10 GMT
The European Space Agency (ESA) has declared the official end of Envisat, the Earth-monitoring satellite that went offline last month after operating for twice its predicted lifespan.

India's first oceanarium to come up in Greater Noida

Sat, 05 May 2012 11:11:22 GMT
In another first for the National Capital Region (NCR), the country's first oceanarium is all set to open in Greater Noida by the year-end.

Companies becoming aware of sustainable practices

Sat, 05 May 2012 09:38:33 GMT
There is an increase seen in the adoption of Green Technologies over the last decade. However, the Indian companies are still at a nascent stage in terms of technology adoption and have a long way to go when compared to their global counterparts.

India violating WTO obligations: US solar industry

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:21:10 GMT
US solar industry is pushing the government to drag India to the World Trade Organization, alleging that the recent Indian regulation that certain things in solar panels be manufactured in the country is in violation of the WTO rules.

South Korea approves emissions trading scheme

Thu, 03 May 2012 04:36:47 GMT
South Korea's parliament has approved a long-delayed bill to start trading carbon dioxide emissions in 2015, joining the vanguard of countries battling climate change. The legislation approved late Wednesday means it will become one of the first Asian countries to implement a nationwide cap-and-trade system.

Tribal villages oppose tiger reserve in Sathyamangalam

Wed, 02 May 2012 22:42:18 GMT
The Tamil Nadu forest department’s push to get Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary declared a tiger reserve suffered a setback on Wednesday when grama sabhas in all 19 tribal-majority panchayats in the region passed separate resolutions against the move.

Hot water discovered in Siachen

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:54:10 GMT
The highest battlefield in the world, Siachen glacier, hides a warming truth, recently discovered.

Hot water discovered in Siachen

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:54:10 GMT
The highest battlefield in the world, Siachen glacier, hides a warming truth, recently discovered.

Green hurdle delays 21 projects in many states

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:46:04 GMT
Green hurdles have delayed 21 highways projects in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.

Plan panel group suggests setting up of green fund

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:12:51 GMT
While these are not the final proposals from the Planning Commission, the reports of the working group are relied upon while taking a final decision.

Kudankulam plant fuelling may get nod by next week

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:28:36 GMT
Atomic power reactor operator Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) hopes to get the regulatory nod to fuel the first unit of Kudankulam nuclear power plant in a week's time, a top official said here Saturday.

Parliamentary panel cites flaws in implementation of green programmes

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:50:32 GMT
A parliamentary panel has pulled up the Environment Ministry for serious deficiencies and inadequacies in the implementation of various green programmes while expressing concern over the indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources.

Tribunal to hear plea against nod to Jindal's power plant

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:24:50 GMT
The National Green Tribunal today agreed to hear a plea challenging the environmental clearance granted to Jindal Power Ltd on November 4, 2011, for increasing the capacity of its 1,200 MW coal-based thermal power plant in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh to 2,400 MW.