Environment/Science
Environment/Science
Mumbai, Jan 18 (JEN) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to the Spirit of Cricket and bringing about positive social change through the sport, by launching Cricket for Good, it’s CSR Programme, in association with UNICEF. more
Jason-3 launches to monitor global sea level rise

Washington, Jan 18 (JEN) Jason-3, a U.S.-European oceanography satellite mission with NASA participation that will continue a nearly quarter-century record of tracking global sea level rise ...

'Renewable energy is limitless and will last forever,' says Ban at global debate

New York, Jan 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Everyone involved in energy—governments, the private sector, investors and financial institutions, cities, and people everywhere–has understood t ...

Environment ministry notifies revised standards for Common Effluent Treatment Plants

New Delhi, Jan 15 (JEN): The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has notified the revised standards for Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) operating at various industrial ...

UN agency boosts efforts to end global hunger by 2030 with partnerships in India

New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is promoting agreements with the Indian Government and business sector to boost nutrition in the worldâ ...

NASA Advisory Panel Releases 2015 Safety Report

California, Jan 14 (JEN) The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), an advisory committee that reports to NASA and Congress, has issued its 2015 annual report examining NASA's safety perfor ...

Beijing to give up coal usage by 2010 to improve air quality

Beijing, Jan 13 (JEN) China plans to end coal-usage in Beijing and its neighbouring areas by 2020 to reduce air pollution and improve air quality.

SC refuses to revoke ban on Jallikattu

New Delhi, Jan 13 (JEN) In a significant move, the Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected to revoke the ban on traditional bull-fighting sport in Tamil Nadu Jallikattu.

Deputy UN chief presents new report on global migrant trends

New York, Jan 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Presenting the key finding of the latest United Nations survey on international migrant trends, the UN Deputy Secretary-General on Tuesday stressed t ...

Government makes move for faster implementation under 'Namami Gange' programme

New Delhi, Jan 6 (JEN): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for taking up Hybrid Annuity based Public Private Partnership (PPP) model under ...