Environment

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Bengaluru metro expansion: Over 400 trees in danger; forest dept to translocate younger trees to parks

The forest department says that there are around 1,250 trees on the Silk Board and KR Puram stretch, but most are too small. Around 500 trees, which will hamper construction are the cause of concern for officials.

Jul 18, 2018

Bacteria modified to create fertiliser out of thin air could reduce farmers' dependence on chemicals

Researchers say that if the study is "a success, it will be a significant change in agriculture." An estimated 800 million subsistence farmers will likely benefit from the new research.

Jul 18, 2018

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Indonesian authorities burn carcasses of hundreds of crocodiles

Indonesian authorities have burned the carcasses of nearly 300 crocodiles slaughtered by villagers retaliating for the death of a man attacked by a reptile from a breeding farm, a government official said on Tuesday.

Jul 18, 2018

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UN partners with Google, adopts high-tech approach to map environmental impact

The United Nations Environmental Programme announced a new partnership with Google to use cloud computing and mapping to track the impacts of human activity on global ecosystems.

Jul 17, 2018

Humans produce about 13 tonnes of hazardous garbage every second

Chemical waste that includes paints, paint products, aerosol canisters, cleaning liquids, and other household acids is even disposed of whole due to damaged packaging.

Jul 16, 2018

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Stop giving birth to more children

One way to actively work toward environmental positivity is to cut back on individual waste, but nothing compares to the effect that the human population has on the environment.

Jul 15, 2018

This project in Bihar promises drinking water at 50 paise a litre

A new project in Bihar Sulabh Jal aims to bring drinking water to millions affected by arsenic poisoning in the state. It will purify lake and pond water at just 50 paise per litre, and will be implemented all over the state in coordination with civic agencies.

Jul 15, 2018

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Global warming fears hit Greenland; village on high alert as drifting iceberg approaches coast

A large iceberg has drifted near a tiny village settlement in Greenland, causing fears of flooding. The government has ordered the residents of Innaarsuit to evacuate and move to higher ground even as Search And Rescue are on standby.

Jul 15, 2018

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Railways to install plastic bottle crushing machines at 2,000 stations

To combat the rising number of plastic bottles disposed in and around railway stations, the Indian Railways has directed stations to install bottle crushers. Smaller stations will be covered under social responsibility schemes, larger stations to host bidding for selecting the operator.

Jul 15, 2018

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Apple announces $300 mn fund to accelerate clean energy use in China

The China Clean Energy Fund will develop 1 gigawatt of renewable energy in China as Apple partners with 10 suppliers to invest $300 million over the next four years.

Jul 13, 2018

Delhi goes green, city to get 1,000 e-buses

The Delhi cabinet has approved a plan to purchase e-buses at a cost of Rs 2,500 crore. The move was promised in the government's 2018-19 green budget.

Jul 11, 2018

Watch sea level rise: Greenland glacier disintegrating into ocean shows effects of global warming

The calving event began on June 22 at 11:30 pm local time and took place over approximately 30 minutes, displacing about 7.2 km of ice in a short while.

Jul 11, 2018

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Wild Seve programme of WCS files 10,000th wildlife conflict claim in Karnataka

Of the 10,000 cases, more than 9,400 involved crop and property damage, while over 500 cases were of livestock depredation. The programme has potentially saved wildlife from being slaughtered in retribution killings, besides protecting farmers against lethal encounters with wild animals.

Jul 10, 2018

Illegal ivory trade continues unchecked in 10 European countries

New York-based campaigning group Avaaz found ivory in the 109 items purchased from several European nations, indicating that restrictions on the global ivory trade are failing.

Jul 10, 2018

Starbucks to phase out plastic straws by 2020

Seattle-based coffee chain announces plans to replace plastic straws with newer, environmentally friendly options by 2020.

Jul 10, 2018

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Environment

Bengaluru metro expansion: Over 400 trees in danger; forest dept to translocate younger trees to parks

Bacteria modified to create fertiliser out of thin air could reduce farmers' dependence on chemicals

Indonesian authorities burn carcasses of hundreds of crocodiles

UN partners with Google, adopts high-tech approach to map environmental impact

Humans produce about 13 tonnes of hazardous garbage every second

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Stop giving birth to more children

This project in Bihar promises drinking water at 50 paise a litre

Global warming fears hit Greenland; village on high alert as drifting iceberg approaches coast

Railways to install plastic bottle crushing machines at 2,000 stations

Apple announces $300 mn fund to accelerate clean energy use in China

Delhi goes green, city to get 1,000 e-buses

Watch sea level rise: Greenland glacier disintegrating into ocean shows effects of global warming

Wild Seve programme of WCS files 10,000th wildlife conflict claim in Karnataka

Illegal ivory trade continues unchecked in 10 European countries

Starbucks to phase out plastic straws by 2020

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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