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DNA provides insights at Moa and climate change

Dunedin (Otago) [New Zealand], May 14 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Otago have got insights from ancient Moa DNA on how this extinct species responded to climate change.

2022-05-14T10:41:37.558077+00:00 IST

Scientists discover new type of 'plastic-loving bacteria'

Washington [US], May 8 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a new type of 'plastic-loving bacterium' that attaches itself to plastic present in the deep sea, probably allowing them to hitchhike across the ocean as per a new study.

2022-05-08T13:40:29.943666+00:00 IST

National Pollution Control Day 2021: Experts shed light on importance of pollution prevention

New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Annually the date December 2 is observed as National Pollution Control Day to commemorate the lives lost in the Bhopal Gas tragedy of 1984.

2021-12-02T11:53:14.458094+00:00 IST

Ohmium ships its first "Made in India" Hydrogen electrolyzer unit to US

New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): Renewable energy startup Ohmium International, through its Indian subsidiary, has shipped its first unit of electrolyzer from India to the United States, as a first step towards establishing India as a global hub for green hydrogen generation, said the company on Wednesday.

2021-11-24T09:23:33.676839+00:00 IST

India must align with commitment made by PM Modi at COP-26: Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that India must be aligned with the commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently at the COP-26 summit to achieve the target of net-zero emissions or a carbon-neutral country by the year 2070.

2021-11-22T22:24:09.039182+00:00 IST

COP26 should be the COP of action, implementation, says Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav held a bilateral meeting with UK Foreign Minister Elizabeth Truss here in New Delhi and assured India's full support to the UK during their United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) presidency and said that the upcoming Glasgow Climate Change Conference (COP 26) should be the COP of action and implementation.

2021-10-23T01:44:02.074572+00:00 IST

International Solar Alliance concludes with promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): The fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) concludes on Thursday which was held virtually between October 18 and 21. The assembly concludes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030.

2021-10-21T18:27:48.225971+00:00 IST

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Solar energy most powerful tool world to combat climate crisis: John Kerry

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Solar energy is at the heart of the urgent climate action, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry noted at the Fourth General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance's (ISA) as he urged nations to take dramatic action to keep the 1.5-degree Celsius temperature rise and mid-century net zero emissions targets within reach.

2021-10-20T12:27:04.679592+00:00 IST

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Gautam Adani meets UK PM Johnson in London, assures to commit USD 70 bn for clean energy

London [UK], October 19 (ANI): Adani group chairman Gautam Adani met UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday at the Global Investment Summit and said that his group will commit USD 70 billion to energy transition via solar and others.

2021-10-19T17:54:17.177241+00:00 IST

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World leaders to address 4th International Solar Alliance General Assembly from October 18 to 21

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The fourth General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), will be held virtually from October 18 to 21 and will be presided over by Union Power, New and Renewable Energy RK Singh and the President of the ISA Assembly.

2021-10-16T15:38:22.064412+00:00 IST

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ERth Summit culminates with discussion on children civil, political, economic rights related to climate change

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, child Earth Pro-Activists' from 52 countries including Australia, UK, Mozambique, Chile, Peru, Canada, Bahrain, USA, Nepal, Pakistan, Sierra Leone and many more came under one virtual roof on the culmination day of ERth Summit to honour the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

2021-10-04T16:31:58.296768+00:00 IST

Environment

No heat wave conditions expected during next 5 days over country

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): No heatwave conditions are expected during the next 5 days over the country, informed the Ministry of Earth Science on Monday.

2021-06-07T12:03:28.642566+00:00 IST

Environment

Delhi-NCR's air quality in moderate category today, likely to deteriorate marginally on June 8-9

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Air quality over Delhi-NCR is likely to remain in the 'moderate' category on Monday, informed Ministry of Earth Science citing India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2021-06-07T11:53:51.870080+00:00 IST

Environment

Thin layer of toxic foam floats near Yamuna River bank in Delhi

New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): A thin layer of toxic foam was seen floating in the Yamuna river at Kalindi Kunj in the national capital on Tuesday.

2021-04-20T10:11:49.228093+00:00 IST

Environment

Smog tower to purify air installed at Bengaluru's Hudson Circle

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 28 (ANI): Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has installed a 'smog tower' at Hudson Circle that uses nanotechnology to purify the air.

2021-03-28T03:12:20.822751+00:00 IST

Environment

Significant reduction of heavy metal pollution during COVID-19 in Ganga water: Study

New Delhi [India], February 8 (ANI): A new study by a team of scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur shows a significant reduction of heavy metal pollution during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Ganga water, informed the Ministry of Science and Technology on Monday.

2021-02-08T07:56:44.775545+00:00 IST

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Delhi's AQI improves to 'poor' from 'very poor' category

New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): Slight relief from air pollution as Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to 'poor' from 'very poor' category on Tuesday, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

2020-12-29T03:18:52.385640+00:00 IST

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Delhi's air quality to improve further: IMD

New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI): The Air Quality Index (AQI) will be in the 'good' or 'poor' category up to January 02, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) Scientist RK Jenamani on Sunday said.

2020-12-27T09:30:14.432886+00:00 IST

Environment

Delhi's AQI remains in 'very poor' category

New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI): The overall air qualities Index (AQI) in Delhi remains in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

2020-12-27T08:44:20.790387+00:00 IST

Environment

North-East India observes moderate fog in isolated pockets

New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI): Amid the cold wave, North-East India has observed moderate fog in isolated pockets on Sunday morning.

2020-12-27T05:20:30.865380+00:00 IST

Environment

Delhi's air quality remains in 'severe' category

New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi remains in 'severe' category on Friday, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

2020-12-25T03:57:21.249418+00:00 IST