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Delhi to develop 17 world-class level city forests on 3000 acres of land
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday directed officials to transform 17 city forests in the national capital to "world-class level" city forests.
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Regrown tropical forests may have short lifespans, reveals study
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
New York [US], March 20 (ANI): A new study led by Columbia University has revealed that restored forests have a high probability of being cleared within a few years.
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Study suggests climate tipping may not always be disastrous
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): The findings of a recent mathematical analysis, of tipping in large, spatially heterogeneous systems, which natural systems like ice sheets, lakes, and forests often are, suggest that the consequences of crossing a tipping point might often be much subtler an
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J-K: World Wildlife Day celebrated at Dachigam national park
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 4 (ANI): On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, myriad celebrations were held at the Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) on Thursday.
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Earth's coldest forests are shifting northward with climate change: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 25 (ANI): According to a new study, rising temperatures are causing Earth's coldest forests shifting northward which is raising concerns about biodiversity. It can risk wildfires and ascend the impacts of climate change on northern communities.
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Officials review arrangements ahead of President's visit to Kaziranga Nati
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 23 (ANI): Ahead of President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to Kaziranga National Park, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests MK Yadav reviewed arrangements at the national park.
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Pakistan: Sindh declares two islands 'protected forests' amid dispute with
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], February 4 (ANI): Amid ownership dispute between provincial and federal governments, Sindh has declared two islands off the coast of Karachi as "protected forests", local media reported on Friday.
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Study finds extreme heat is the new normal for oceans
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): A new study has found that more than half of the ocean surface has exceeded a historical heat extreme threshold on a regular basis since 2014.
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SC notice to Centre on plea for establishing Indian Environment Service
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a plea for establishment of 'The Indian Environment Service' and creation of a high powered committee for environment safeguards compliance in all projects at ground level.
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Indian Forest Service Officer CP Goyal appointed DGF&SS
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI): Indian Forest Service officer Chandra Prakash Goyal has been appointed as the Director-General of Forests & Special Secretary (DGF&SS), Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change.
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Emma Watson lauds Indian rural women for Chipko movement
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 10 (ANI): 'Harry Potter' alum Emma Watson lauded Indian rural women for protecting trees and forests through 1970's Chipko Andolan, the non-violent social and ecological movement.
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Improvement in Delhi's AQI in 2020, compared to 2019: Centre informs LS
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 29 (ANI): The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi indicates an improvement in air quality in 2020 as compared to 2019, said the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change on Monday.
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