A new study by Oxfam shows that the richest 10% people of the world are responsible for almost half of all global carbon emissions while…
India’s forest, tree cover increased by 5,081 sq km: report
India’s forest and tree cover has increased by 5,081 sq km, with the total forest cover going up by 3,775 sq m and tree cover…
Chennai floods: Death toll crossed 260
Chennai is drenched in record breaking rains, it has been termed as the heaviest in over 100 years. The floods have left over 269 dead…
2015 to be hottest year on record: UN
The World Meteorological Organization on 25 November announced that because of man-made global warming and a strong El Nino, Earth’s weather this year is likely…
Children will bear the brunt of Climate Change: UNICEF
UNICEF has published a report under title called “Unless we act now” , ahead of the 21st United Nations climate change conference, known as COP21….
Chinese scientists discovered worm that can eat plastic
Chinese scientists have discovered a method to decompose stubborn plastic waste. The study claims that it can be done with the help of a worm…
Indonesian smog cloud shut Malaysian schools
Malaysian authorities shut down most of the country’s schools for two days because of possible health risks posed by the thick haze from Indonesian forest…
The Volkswagen emissions scandal
German automobile giant Volkswagen has been recently in news on account of the emissions scandal. The Volkswagen emissions scandal began on 18 September 2015 when…
Bangladesh became first country to receive funds for Solar Home Systems from UN
Bangladesh became the first country to receive funds from the United Nations (UN) for its fast growing solar home systems. Bangladesh has emerged as one of fastest growing solar energy users during past recent years.
World Bio-Fuel Day observed globally on 10 August
The World Bio-Fuel Day was observed across the world on 10 August 2015. The day is observed every year with an aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels).