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How 3D printer can help you protect environment

Last Updated: Friday, March 7, 2014, 00:22

Are you going to dump your old milk jug into the trash can again? Wait, as this milk jug can not only help you save a lot of money but also help preserve the environment.

Pesticides in veggies; HC terms it `alarming`, seeks action

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 22:26

The Delhi High Court today termed as "alarming" the findings of an expert committee on the status of pesticide residues in food commodities and said almost entire 1.75 crore Delhiites eat fruits and vegetables which are not fit for human consumption.

Tiger missing from Ramgarh sanctuary

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 22:12

A tiger has been missing from the Ramgarh wildlife sanctuary since the past week, forest department officials said today.

Marshall Islands says climate change behind floods

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 22:04

Officials in the Marshall Islands blamed climate change today for severe flooding in the Pacific nation`s capital Majuro which has left 1,000 people homeless.

Japan zoo gives pandas privacy as mating season starts

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 21:59

A Tokyo zoo is to shutter its panda display in an effort to encourage the famously lethargic creatures to concentrate on mating without the distraction of spectators, a spokeswoman said today.

Global warming may threaten World Heritage sites

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 21:54

Some of the world`s most recognisable and important landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and Sydney Opera House could be lost to rising sea-levels if current global warming trends are maintained over the next two millennia, a new study has warned.

Environmentalists oppose Assam govt`s move to dehorn rhino

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 21:41

The Assam government`s move to explore trimming of horns to save rhinos from poaching was today opposed by an environmental activist body which said it will affect biological growth of the animal and the risk from poachers will continue.

Farm yields may drop if climate change impact not addressed

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 21:36

Agriculture yields are likely to decline to 9 per cent in the next 25 years if the climate change impact is not mitigated, Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar said today.

Suspend work in textile dying, printing units in Pali: NGT

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 21:29

National Green Tribunal today ordered suspension of work in textile dying and printing units in Pali district that were operating without Consent to Operate from the Rajasthan Pollution Control Board.

Environment Ministry clears Kerala demand on Western Ghats

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 21:14

The centre has accepted the Kerala government`s recommendations to keep agricultural land, plantations, and habitations out of the ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs) identified by an expert committee on the conservation of the Western Ghats.