Reiterating the Government’s commitment to afforestation and increasing the green cover, Rs. 160 crore have been earmarked for the Green India Mission (National Afforestation Programme), which marks an increase ofContinue Reading
Weeds are a persistent problem for farmers. A recent assessment by the Directorate of Weed Research shows that India loses crops worth $ 11 billion every year to these farmContinue Reading
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley tabled the Economic Survey 2017-18 in Parliament today. The Chapter on Sustainable Development, Energy and Climate Change notes India’sContinue Reading
Rising temperature, erratic rainfall and occurrence of moderate drought are beginning to impact food production in Nagaland. In order to meet the challenge of climate change, the state is nowContinue Reading
Scientists have developed a device that mimics photosynthesis and uses sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce ethylene gas – a key chemical used in large quantities for manufacturing plastics,Continue Reading
With apple production greatly affected due to changing climate in Himachal Pradesh (HP), apple farmers are taking to cultivation of vegetables and ‘low chill’ fruits, such as pomegranate and kiwi.Continue Reading
The lost agenda in Climate Change negotiations at Twenty Third Conference of Parties (COP 23) on ambitious pre-2020 mitigation action by developed countries was redeemed with efforts by India, ChinaContinue Reading
A group of researchers have concluded that there has been no increase in the levels of methane emissions in India between 2010 and 2015. This is the first time thatContinue Reading
