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New study to identify source of air pollution in Kolkata and HowrahBy : 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... Read more.. |
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India seeks views on carbon footprint reductionBy : 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... Read more.. |
Infosys announces internal carbon pricing, to aid in reducing emissionsBy : 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... Read more.. Subject Tags: carbon pricing , emissions control , environmental sustainability , industry news , Infosys |
U.S., India hold talks to guard ocean ecosystems, promote sustainable developmentBy : 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.... Read more.. Subject Tags: ecosystem management , environmental sustainability , India and US , Sustainable Development |
Mining companies must take steps to conserve environment: Indian Bureau of MinesBy : 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... Read more.. |
Delhi: Ammonia leakage into water channel may lead to water crisisBy : 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... Read more.. |
Fluctuating pattern of rainfall connected to warming of the Indian OceanBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 11, 2017
As per a latest report, the fluctuating pattern of rainfall connected to warming of the Indian Ocean. ... Read more.. |
Haryana launches ‘green Gurugram’ schemeBy : 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... Read more.. Subject Tags: environmental sustainability , Urban Development |
Rs 6,000-crore World Bank-backed scheme proposed to manage groundwater resourcesBy : 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... Read more.. Subject Tags: environmental sustainability , groundwater , industry news , Natural Resource Management , The World Bank |
District admin to collect plastic, e-waste from government offices in ThiruvananthpuramBy : 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... Read more.. |