Page 4 - Latest Updates on World Environment Day
Plastic fixits won't work
The first shock has come from studies that show that plastic generated on land is filling up and polluting our oceans
World Environment Day: This Bengaluru startup aims at clean city initiative
Indian waste management is governed by various legislation rolled out by Union Environment Ministry
 "World Environment Day: This Bengaluru startup aims at clean city initiative")
World is looking towards India: PM
Our music and art tell us to conserve environment, he added
 "World is looking towards India: PM")
World is looking towards India to save nature: PM on World Environment Day
He said the climate change is a big issue and the youth of the country need to be aware of this
 "World is looking towards India to save nature: PM on World Environment Day")
Indian Navy aims to set up 19 MW solar PV by 2018
A maiden attempt has been made by Navy towards use of renewable energy on-board a naval platform
 "Indian Navy aims to set up 19 MW solar PV by 2018")
Uber releases Green Index on World Environment Day
Over 18% of Uber trips in Chennai were on uberPOOL, curbing 433,000 kg CO2 emissions in the city
 "Uber releases Green Index on World Environment Day")
World Environment Day: Modi reaffirms commitment to nurturing planet
The theme of 'connecting people to nature' - a way of 'getting connected with ourselves': Modi
How not to celebrate Environment Day
Growing and harvesting trees for productive and economic uses are once again dead in the water
Did the UN get its World Environment Day theme wrong?
Protecting and conserving the environment is a dirty and difficult job
 "Did the UN get its World Environment Day theme wrong?")
Adoption of energy efficient practices is key for sustainability
Embracing sustainability as a strategy makes good business sense as it saves costs in the long run
 "Adoption of energy efficient practices is key for sustainability")
Sustainability is the mantra for growth in the ever competitive world
Kanishk Negi explains the need for sustainability to achieve goals of Make in India initiatives
 "Sustainability is the mantra for growth in the ever competitive world")
Why environmental protection in India is the need of the hour
Sudhir Shenoy delves into ways to bridge the gap between economic & environmental sustainability
 "Why environmental protection in India is the need of the hour")
Make way for environment-friendly roads in India!
Latest methods are must for dust control, an environmental hazard, to ensure a better livable milieu
 "Make way for environment-friendly roads in India!")
Organic farming is a tool to connect with the nature
Organic farming has major benefits for climate change adaptation & mitigation, says Sujit Jain
 "Organic farming is a tool to connect with the nature")
How corporates can move the needle on cutting carbon emissions
Bose Varghese offers practical ways for companies to fight climate change & be future-ready
 "How corporates can move the needle on cutting carbon emissions")
Do your bit, make a difference to the environment
Each year celebration of the World Environment Day is based on the particular theme decided by the United Nations to make the celebration more effective by encouraging mass people worldwide to hugely
 "Do your bit, make a difference to the environment")
India strengthens rules to control plastic waste
The MoEF and the pollution control boards (CPCB or Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards) together form the regulatory and administrative core of the sector.
 "India strengthens rules to control plastic waste")
World Environment Day; let's clean air we breathe to stay healthy
According to new WHO figures, 16 of the world's 30 most polluted cities are in India
On Environment Day, forest activists remind PM of 'Mann Ki Baat'
A Hasdeo Arand Bachao Sangharsh Samiti event started with reminding Modi about his concerns for protecting forests in his 'Mann Ki Baat' on May 22
World Environment Day: All things organic at Dastkar
Event allows visitors to savour fresh organic food and try beauty products, grains, spices, snacks and beverages
 "World Environment Day: All things organic at Dastkar")
