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‘Courts will decide whether natural gas comes under mineral oil’ Bengal tightens norms for sponge iron plants Zylog software solution to track, recycle e-waste SAARC action plan on climate change Mines lacking Pollution Control Board’s consent to be shut in M.P. ‘Support water conservation’ Green Helpline to guide citizens in enhancing greenery in city Waste management scheme effective in local bodies “Sethu project will be implemented” Mullaperiyar dam unsafe during floods, says study Ban on river sand-mining Project to save rainwater Forest Department neglecting wildlife’ Even fallen trees help curb global warming Wildlife tourism gaining popularity in Kerala We're toast if we don't get on different path: NASA scientist PM pushes for ‘green’ energy tags Call to scrap coastal zone notification Bill on global warming opposed Declaration of second tiger reserve soon Coastal corridor: State to go ahead with land acquisition Create awareness on energy conservation Coimbatore residents use two crore plastic bags a year: survey “Climate action plan needs to be transparent” Manmohan unveils action plan on climate change Implement forest laws in campaign mode’ ‘Eco-rating’ as a social leveller ‘Small cos can join the carbon credits party’ Godawari Power gets forest land MCF takes up rainwater harvesting A guide on green real estate launched Pathiramanal identified as biodiversity hot spot Saving ecology: 46 companies join hands with CII National Action Plan on Climate Change to be released in June Tanneries sealed in Ambur, Pernambut Fish workers seek legislation on coastal biodiversity Managing the coast Renewed campaign to save tropical forests Waste management law from June 1 Kerala plans ‘our tree’ campaign Thailand keen on tie-ups in clean development Floriculturists seek tax waiver for greenhouse India unhappy with fresh WTO negotiating texts New vision of climate change through Google Earth Climate talks: Bonn voyage? “Sustain biodiversity for food needs” Project to conserve Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve this year Growing mobile phone use and health hazards Health & Lifestyle Call to focus on global warming Crusher unit poses threat to environment, health Tourism must be eco-friendly: VS Forest protection rally taken out On Earth Day, court saves forest land Focus on promoting medicinal plants Pollution: MLC plans awareness programme L-G urges people to save environment Contaminated water posing health hazard Thermal power project will affect environment: samiti Rs. 1 cr. to be spent for recharge of groundwater Saving a river from the menace of plastics Anti-plastics drive Plan to empower local communities to deal with climate change impact Dialogue for better forest management in M.P. Ensuring justice for climate refugees ‘Stop felling of roadside trees’ Heritage status for Gandikota fort sought Tank at Thuraiyur posing health hazard ‘Lack of awareness hampering Gold Standard CDM registration’ Manufacturing sector for speedy eco clearances, better power Carbon credit certificate trade overshoots target in NCDEX An inconvenient truth in Chennai Mangalore SEZ gets green clearance for first phase Research project on dyehouse wastes Is it not possible for us to live without plastics? Plan for amending Marine Fisheries Act mooted Climate migrants will flock City Let producers charge e-waste levy on buyers’ Weir to curb pollution in Karamana river Concern over effects of global warming Voice your views on climate change Stress on protecting health from climatic change Lucknow Bench stays construction on green belt 3 lakes sanctioned for national lake and conservation project Cos mulling forward sales of carbon credits Marine pollution under scanner Kerala to have separate set-up to study climate change Villagers to look after Rajasthan forests Plant tree saplings to prevent global warming: forest official Kodungaiyur waste management project contractors to be selected by month-end Climate change will impact human health in South East Asia: WHO Kerala: Kallai river in state of utter neglect SBI loan product for pharma SMEs Study planned on global warming World Health Day to focus on climate change Centre rejected eco-clearance for Chamalapura project in 1998 Iron ore-laden lorries turn hazardous “Water source was polluted” Appellants: State of Kerala, The Custodian, Divisional Forest Officer and Forest Range Officer Vs. Respondent: A. Premakumari and Ors. :Decided On: 19.11.2007 NCDEX to launch futures for carbon credits ‘Trademark owner can file case in the district he operates’ Dream projects push up land values to exorbitant rates Clean energy race Ranipet plans to privatise work on solid waste management centre New norms for waste management Greenpeace sees effect of climate change in Kochi Concern over rising pollution “Create separate section to protect water” Global warming a reality, says Digvijay Singh The ethics of environmental sustainability Pollution proves fatal for turtles Eco clearance accorded to LPG storage system Scientists warn of soot effect on climate Save forest valleys from wildfires in Western Ghats’ Eviction of tribals to save tigers Development concerns remain neglected Gore: India can be a leader in renewable energy tech Girijans protest against bauxite mining IFC signs carbon delivery guarantee Govt to study emission from planes Tribals oppose formation of forest panels in haste Making big money while greening the economy Local biodiversity panels to be set up Concern over lack of awareness on water conservation Village Forest Committees get new technologies Tuna fishing in troubled waters “Opportunities to develop sustainable technologies to fight global warming” Workshop on river conservation Waste treatment TRAC calls for steps to check pollution in Karamana river Call to increase forest cover Stress on urban natural resources conservation Al Gore, Manmohan discuss climate change Eco-friendly energy efficient project Campaigns on conservation of coral reef planned Focus on global warming, its impact Land Acquisition Bill opposed Road map for recognition of forest rights ready: Collector Indigenous knowledge vital to sustain biological resources” Alternative ways to reuse water Green’ homes to earn carbon credits TNAU to research impact of global warming on rice Delhi’s green cover goes up: Report Implement forest rights bill’ Biodiversity Board for State expected in a month Ministry move may save mangroves in Jokatte Mass death of fish, owing to flow of sewage: study Adaptation for climate change Creating awareness on global warming Survey begins to determine pollution level in Ooty Call to meet challenges to aquaculture Emphasis on environment protection Centre for time-bound implementation of Forest Act Industry must act against global warming: Pachauri IMO’s tough air pollution rules Medical waste being dumped in residential areas India must tap natural resources: Kakodkar Zero-waste Kovalam sets a model Western Ghats landscape a safe haven for tigers $60,000 British aid for mangrove project in Sundarbans Work on waste treatment plant fast progressing Need to preserve animal biodiversity stressed Living around mounds of waste madurai matters Biofuel proposed to light up remote hamlets No proper guidelines yet on e-waste disposal City Pulse Waste management strewn with unkept promises ‘Swedish cos keen to provide green tech’ Climate experts sound grim warning Directive to install pollution measures Jal Board hopeful of meeting Yamuna deadline Jindal Saw bags waste-power plant Conservation gives a new lease of life to monuments in Bidar Fort Sahyadri Summit on the lines of Earth Summit to be held this year Danish Prime Minister calls for world pact on climate change Sweden moots tie-up for checking green house emission Waste management drive by Delhi varsity Call to formulate eco-friendly policies ‘Mining banned near monuments’ Judge inspects controversial iron ore mining area Concern over abuse of Shola reservoir area by vandals “Stone mining may affect temples in the vicinity” Union Ministry urged not to grant licences for mining in Goa Jatha for awareness on forest fires Farmers’ appeal to save wetlands There’s something medieval about waste disposal Effect of climate change on water resources: Soz for speedy action Polluter nations work to combat global climate change Call to implement tribal rights law For a new experience in the Western Ghats Academic institutions urged to find solutions to waste management issues States urged to implement law on tribals’ rights Industries urged to invest in green production methods Bid to conserve forest and wildlife in Rajasthan Stakeholders identify issues for checking lake pollution Wildlife in Kawwal under pressure Call to move court against pollution of rivers Rules for garbage disposal coming Implementation of forest dwellers Act gains momentum Hussainsagar restoration work in limbo Residents’ plea for a pollution-free Cuddalore ‘Lights out’ campaign to throw light on global warming Judicious use of marine resources stressed Incentive-based approach to pollution control soon Soz asks Punjab to adopt groundwater Bill Plastic: here, there everywhere BA’s green initiatives MCX launches futures in carbon credits Ban on disposable plastic items Tax sops planned for ‘green’ rated buildings Effluent irrigation Mysugar seeks time till June to comply with pollution norms ‘Silver oak is not in reserved trees list’ 21 elephants found in Western Ghats at Kanyakumari: census Kanyakumari to get solid waste management Forest lands: ownership rights for tribals Now green certificates for lead battery makers Start work only after clearance, varsity told Check destruction of forests’ Biodiversity information system to be created soon Diesel City to promote clean fuel ‘BT will overtake IT in market capitalisation’ Greenpeace chases away Japan’s whalers Growing environmental pollution from re-use of waste paraffin wax in factories Bio-diesel industry seeks clear policy Diesel City to promote clean fuel China to limit use of plastic bags Meet held on reserve forest lands Hospitals found flouting waste management rules Plan to raise mangrove forests in coastal areas Saving Planet Earth Global warming Sun Micro driving Green movement The next twelve months Pesticide residue: EU sets new maximum levels Climate change: Conserve water World Heritage site plan on for Western Ghats Getting real about global warming Action plan to boost tuna exports GNFC invests Rs 78 cr on clean development projects Private equity players step up ‘green’ investments Oil is the problem, not cars China to promote sustainable growth Printed and dyed fabrics washed in polluted water Illegal sand mining rampant on banks of Cauvery, Kapila rivers Waste management Tirupur exporters seek funds for marine discharge project Jal Biradri plans padayatra to save rivers Farmers complain of pollution Bali meet on climate ends on a tame note after high drama Jindal refinery gets eco clearance Climate change compulsions ‘VFCs now have greater say in forest management’ Implement Forest Rights Act, PM urged Environment policy in draft form for too long’ CII urged to have mechanism to protect environment Emission norms: Kamal Nath critical of pressure on India, China On climate change Climate: Right or wrong? Bylaw for waste management Action plan on climate change by 2008: Sibal ‘Modern warfare damages ecosystems’ Ballia-Noida Expressway will pollute Ganga: BJP Resettled tribes unhappy: study Bylaw for waste management likely Urbanisation taking its toll on ecosystem Demand for forest rights implemantaion India, China acted together on Bali road map, says Kapil Sibal Cracking down on e-waste Saving the climate at Bali Pollution threatens salt production in Gandhidham Laws to preserve nature must be adhered to: court Meet focusses on conserving ecology U.S. concern on climate change deal not warranted: Sibal Bali roadmap MCD unveils plan for waste management Environmental forum’s plea to CJI on flat construction along the Periyar It is time to catch up with ‘green economics,’ says Yellappa Reddy Climate change talks down to the wire Global tenders floated for bio safety facility E-waste stockpile sets alarm bells ringing IBM develops GreenCert to simplify carbon trading Climate change: U.S. proposal discards U.N. framework National policy on farmers: Missing out some key issues Governor concerned over depleting forest cover Scientific waste disposal mooted Toxic dumping: Tamil Nadu seeks Kerala’s help Call to conserve groundwater Crisis group decides to train hazardous chemical drivers A workshop to explore pollution control methods Air pollution: prevention is the key Time frame sought for GHG emission control Climate change could increase tensions Consensus reached at climate change meet Indian Council for Enviro Legal Action V. Union of India (UOI) and Or:.2000 Industrial demand for gold seen rising Sand quarrying sets off fear of water scarcity Global warming in Nobel focus Call to make Achencoil forests a wildlife sanctuary Pressure on developing nations to adopt emission limits Global effort towards eco-tourism Commissioner seeks people’s support for effective waste management Well water toxic in Kana Kulai, says NITK report Effluent treatment plant will worsen the situation: villagers TNPCB issues notice to CPCL Forest Act will be in force from January 1 China, West squabble over emissions targets at Bali climate meeting Too hot for the Planet Experts see thorny road ahead for deforestation negotiations “Tannery units should stick to TNPCB standards” Wild growth squeezes irrigation tanks dry FICCI says no to carbon tax concept Climate change: Greed and fear may drive agenda “Public role vital for conserving forests” Climate Change –should India change? Bylaw for waste management to come into force in January Ecosystem of major rivers degrading: study Raising of mangrove forest in coastal areas discussed NGOs’ caution against climate change effects Need for recycling grey water stressed Meet on climate change Farm ponds help enrich groundwater Excessive air and noise pollution levels in the city of palaces Farmers demand action against polluters Farmers complain of air, water pollution Ordinance to check pollution UK keen to work with India on attaining energy efficiency Water experts suggest ways to preserve the Yamuna Positive outcome expected from conference on climate Centre’s directive on hazardous waste soon Stop granite quarrying near Tumkur village, KPSCB told Revving up for the sake of environment