The Good Earth

Water conservation fee likely on residential complexes, industry

Union environment ministry has endorsed suggestions on levying 'water conservation fee' on industries and infrastructure projects, including residential and commercial complexes, and brought agriculture sector for the first time into ambit of regulations for groundwater use in the country. The ministry submitted the report on the NGT's direction.

316 out of 651 protected areas under final ESZ notification: Environment ministry

Involving tribal communities can boost India's wildlife conservation: IIT prof

Time to test waters in the boardroom?

Fix the leak: Why water is a company matter

Are you a Green Warrior? Show your passion towards saving our planet at Earth Care Awards

PM Modi impressed by solar-powered Kochi airport

India's forest cover increased by 1% in the last 5 years: Javadekar

On World Environment Day, President, PM stress on 'living in harmony with nature'

UN: Adopt less meat-intensive diet to save Earth’s depleting resources

Forest cover in NE states: Parliamentary panel asks environment ministry to arrest declining trend

Dust from Middle East affects Indian summer monsoon: Study

The study found that large quantities of dark aerosols- airborne particles such as dust and soot that absorb sunlight- settle on top of the Tibetan Plateau's snowpack in spring before the monsoons begin. These dark aerosols cause the snow to absorb more sunlight and melt more quickly.

Maharashtra govt diverts 88 hectare of tiger land for industry

‘Solar alliance must be agile, results-oriented’

Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron selected for UN's highest environmental award

Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are selected in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance. India's Cochin International Airport - the world's first fully solar-powered airport - is also selected for the award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category.

Goa may go Kerala way, warns ecologist Madhav Gadgil

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil has warned Goa may face the same fate as the flood-battered Kerala if it does not take precautions on the environmental front. Like in some other states, Goa, too, is witnessing activities which are driven by greed for unlimited profits, said Gadgil, who headed a committee that authored a study on the Western Ghats a few years ago.