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Animals dying because of plastic trash: PM in Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Sep 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the need to eliminate single-use plastic in the country saying animals are dying because of plastic trash.

2019-09-11T08:43:37.719766+00:00 IST

Global warming is to blame for Sweden's highest peak losing title

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 11 (ANI): Sweden's tallest peak, Kebnekaise has lost its title of the highest mountain, as most of the glacier covering its summit melted due to the effects of global warming, reported CNN.

2019-09-11T08:11:55.648058+00:00 IST

Modi segregates plastic with women rag pickers in Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Sep 11 (ANI): Days afters advocating a complete ban on single-use plastic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stepped into the shoes of rag pickers, who segregate plastic from the garbage on daily basis.

2019-09-11T07:41:01.264795+00:00 IST

Korea launches PFI at COP14 to create jobs at local level

New Delhi [India], Sept 10 (ANI): Korean government on Tuesday launched a Peace Forest Initiative (PFI) at the 14th Conference of Parties (COP) here.

2019-09-10T12:51:50.734027+00:00 IST

UP: Govt school in Agra develops rainwater harvesting system to save water

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Sep 10 (ANI): In a bid to combat the menace of water crises and save the precious resource, a school in Ambedkar Nagar has installed a rainwater harvesting system.

2019-09-10T04:11:46.077414+00:00 IST

To achieve land degradation neutrality, PM Modi bats for global water action agenda

New Delhi [India], Sept 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called on the international community to set up a global water action agenda as the central theme to achieve land degradation neutrality.

2019-09-09T23:15:42.148098+00:00 IST

It is important to mobilize private investors for land restoration, says UNCCD executive secretary

New Delhi (India), Sept 10 (ANI): Resources available to address the problem of land degradation are insufficient and it is important to mobilize private investors for the purpose of land restoration, said Ibrahim Thiaw, executive secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) at COP14.

2019-09-09T19:21:38.432469+00:00 IST

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Odisha: Patnaik Inaugurates "Tribal World Outlet" to promote tribal products

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Sept 9 (ANI): Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday inaugurated "Tribal World Outlet" (Adisha) in order to promote tribal products on large scale here.

2019-09-09T18:22:48.570561+00:00 IST

Environment

Microplastics turning to be major environmental challenge: study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 9 (ANI): Microplastics are the tiny bits and pieces of plastic that have worked their way into our water systems causing potentially catastrophic conditions for humans and marine life, discovered researchers.

2019-09-09T15:15:57.670077+00:00 IST

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Mumbai: Supriya Sule joins protesters against felling of trees in Aarey

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sept 8 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule on Sunday joined in with the locals at Aarey Colony who are protesting against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Tree Authority's decision to slash 2,700 trees in the locality.

2019-09-08T13:41:42.716629+00:00 IST

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Diversity increases ecosystem stability: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 7 (ANI): Researchers demonstrate that forests with diverse tree species can be more productive and resilient under drought stress than forests with specific species.

2019-09-07T15:46:47.160144+00:00 IST

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Hyderabad: Exhibition organised to promote use of eco-friendly products

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Sept 6 (ANI): With an aim to promote the use of eco-friendly products, craftsmen from over 20 states participated in an ongoing 10-day exhibition 'Nature Bazaar' organised by Dastkar, a society for crafts, in Hyderabad.

2019-09-06T04:15:00.462113+00:00 IST

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World's most liveable cities: New Delhi drops to 118th spot

New Delhi [India], Sep 5 (ANI): Delhi has gone down by six positions to rank 118th on the list of the world's most liveable cities due to increasing cases of petty crimes and deteriorating air quality, an annual survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research and analysis division of The Economist group, said on Wednesday.

2019-09-05T11:53:43.161938+00:00 IST

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Extreme weather events may lead to poor mental health: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 5 (ANI): Extreme weather events may have a negative impact on the mental wellbeing of people. Those whose homes are damaged by storms or flood are significantly more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, suggests a study.

2019-09-05T09:27:49.147917+00:00 IST

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Siliguri raises voice for Amazon fires

Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], Sep 4 ANI: Organisations dealing with issues related to science, nature, environment conservation hit the Siliguri streets on Tuesday evening to express deep concern over the fires engulfing the world's largest rainforest, Amazon.

2019-09-04T14:40:17.852330+00:00 IST

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Countries exchange ideas at COP14, hopes for its implementation

New Delhi [India], Sept 4 (ANI): With land degradation becoming a global threat, various countries have approached at one single platform at 14th Conference of Parties to fight against natural as well as man-made menace through different means and measures.

2019-09-04T14:06:01.830869+00:00 IST

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Unique concept of 'Green Wedding' helps Eritrea plant more seedlings

New Delhi [India], Sept 4 (ANI): Despite being in a nascent stage, the unique concept of 'Green Wedding' under the 'Greening campaign' is gaining popularity among Eritreans.

2019-09-04T12:00:56.472162+00:00 IST

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Fetching water from far away areas increases risk of death: Study

New Delhi [India], Sep 4 (ANI): Fetching water from the far-off areas can increase the risk of death and may also lead to several other outcomes, researchers have claimed.

2019-09-04T09:53:46.302909+00:00 IST

Environment

India experiences 45 pc coastal erosion, gets special importance in UNCCD

New Delhi [India], Sept 3 (ANI): Conference of Parties (COP14) to the United Nations Convention to combat desertification (UNCCD) was held on Monday in New Delhi, where India took the presidency for the next two years.

2019-09-03T13:21:20.223974+00:00 IST

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Plastic ban in Lucknow: Police tightens action against defaulters

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Sep 3 (ANI): If someone walks down a street holding plastic bag in Lucknow, chances are high that their wallet will be at least Rs 500 lighter.

2019-09-03T08:14:10.278692+00:00 IST

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India committed to minimising impact of desertification: Javadekar

Greater Noida [Uttar Pradesh], Sept 2 (ANI): India is committed to finding a long-term solution to minimise the impact of desertification and land degradation, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.

2019-09-02T16:32:51.279110+00:00 IST