Climate legislation effective in cutting emissions but needs bigger push, says study
A new study has quantified the gains and savings the world saw in terms of…
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Delhi HC pushes deadline to give suggestions for draft EIA 2020 to Aug 11
After a repeated outcry from activists, the Delhi high court extended the deadline for giving…
PM launches auction of 41 coal mines for commercial mining
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the auction of 41 coal mines for commercial mining…
Activists allege several trees were felled in forest area in MP during lockdown; govt to probe
An investigation has been initiated by the forest and revenue authorities of the Indian state…
India announces plan to privatise power distribution in UTs; experts express doubts
As part of the ₹20 lakh-crore economic package, India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the…
Govt’s energy efficiency schemes saved India ₹90,000 crore in FY19: Report
The Indian government’s energy efficiency schemes have led to savings worth almost ₹90,000 crore in…
Allow construction activities at thermal, hydro power plants outside municipal limits, Indian power ministry tells states
Amidst the coronavirus lockdown, India’s power ministry has asked states to allow construction of thermal…
Infra projects in 11 states get wildlife clearance
Infrastructure projects in 11 states were approved by the Standing Committee of the National Board…
UN shifts focus from climate change to coronavirus
Climate change will take a back seat as the novel Coronavirus becomes top priority for…
Indian govt pushes for faster green clearances
India’s environment ministry has proposed certain changes to expedite green clearances, a move that has…