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New study to identify source of air pollution in Kolkata and Howrah

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 20, 2017

A much-awaited study to detect the source of air pollution and quantify the amount of contaminents in Kolkata and Howrah has finally been commissioned by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board...

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India seeks views on carbon footprint reduction

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 17, 2017

The telecom regulator has floated a consultation paper seeking industry feedback on ways to compute carbon footprint in telecom networks, and the need to involve third-party auditors for running...

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Infosys announces internal carbon pricing, to aid in reducing emissions

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 17, 2017

Indian multinational company Infosys Monday announced its internal carbon price at $10.5 per ton of Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emission. This price, which will be valid for two years from...

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U.S., India hold talks to guard ocean ecosystems, promote sustainable development

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 16, 2017

United States and India held talks on sidelines of the U.S.-India Ocean Dialogue Preparatory meeting to protect ocean ecosystems and promote sustainable development through the blue economy....

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Mining companies must take steps to conserve environment: Indian Bureau of Mines

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 16, 2017

With thrust on environment and mineral conservation, Indian Bureau of Mines has asked mining companies to take steps for proper water discharge, solid waste management and controlling air...

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Delhi: Ammonia leakage into water channel may lead to water crisis

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 16, 2017

Water supply was severely affected in various parts of central and north Delhi on Sunday after dangerously high levels of ammonia was detected in non-processed water. The people in these areas...

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Fluctuating pattern of rainfall connected to warming of the Indian Ocean

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 11, 2017

As per a latest report, the fluctuating pattern of rainfall connected to warming of the Indian Ocean.

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Haryana launches ‘green Gurugram’ scheme

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 10, 2017

With a view to increase forest cover in Gurugram, about 20 lakh saplings will be distributed in the city by Haryana Forest Department in February. State Forests Minister Rao Narbir announced...

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Rs 6,000-crore World Bank-backed scheme proposed to manage groundwater resources

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 9, 2017

Facing a sharp decline in groundwater level in many parts of the country due to over exploitation of existing resources, the Centre has proposed a new World Bank-backed Rs 6,000 crore scheme to...

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District admin to collect plastic, e-waste from government offices in Thiruvananthpuram

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 9, 2017

Massive collection of plastic and e-waste will be initiated in government offices in the district as part of Haritha Keralam mission. Suchitwa Mission will collect plastic and e-waste based on...

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