The European Union on Friday accused Germany's carmakers of collusion in holding back technology to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles.


German carmakers colluded on emissions tech: EU


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A massive fire has ripped through around 500 hectares of forest and urban areas along the northeastern coast of South Korea, killing at least one person, damaging hundreds of buildings and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.


S. Korea fire destroys houses, thousands evacuated


The Supreme Court on Friday lifted a stay it imposed earlier on the Karnataka government's scheme to pump secondary treated water from sewage plants in Bengaluru to minor irrigation tanks in the water-starved districts of Kolar and Chikkaballapur.


SC says Bengaluru sewage water to be used for irritation


Tried meditation and failed? Let a new book reorient your approach to battling stress; follow a Scandinavian detective on his mission to uncover bizzare crimes; and finally, teach yourself to "grow" fresh air with tips from two experts.


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An earthquake of slight intensity jolted India's northeastern states on Thursday, an official said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.


Earthquake jolts India's northeast


For the sixth year in a row, India is likely to witness "below normal" monsoon with expectations of erratic rainfall induced by climate change, which may aggravate farm distress, particularly in the drought-ridden regions.


Lower monsoon, erratic rains to affect farm sector


Monsoon this year is likely to be "below normal" at 93 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA) owing to developing El Nino in the Pacific Ocean, which poses higher risk for the eastern parts and a major portion of central part of the country being rain deficient, private weather forecaster Skymet said on Wednesday.


Monsoon likely to be 'below normal' this year: Skymet


India on Tuesday said it was saddened by the damage due to the devastating thunderstorm that struck Nepal's Bara and Parsa districts and was ready to provide all assistance required.


Ready to provide relief for Nepal storm victims: India


Emphasizng the need for inexpensive and expeditious environmental justice to mitigate the effects of climate change, Justice Swatanter Kumar, Former Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal also called for proper environmental impact assessments to address issues relating to climate change.


'Right to Life implies Right to a Clean Environment'


Face-to-face workshops based on the psychology of behavioural change and disaster preparedness can be used to prompt households to protect themselves against disasters like earthquakes, fires and floods, a new study suggests.


Face-to-face workshops boost disaster preparedness


The US Senate has blocked billions of dollars in disaster relief for states across the country as Republicans and Democrats clashed over President Donald Trumps opposition to sending more food and infrastructure help to Puerto Rico.


Massive disaster relief bill stalls in US Senate


Reaching a settlement with US-based Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over waste violation has cost electric vehicle maker Tesla $86,000.


Waste violation settlement costs Tesla $86,000


At least 31 people have been killed and hundreds injured as a violent thunderstorm lashed through parts of southern Nepal, authorities said on Monday.


31 killed in Nepal thunderstorm


Sri Lanka has begun constructing its first ever temperature and humidity controlled warehouse which will enable farmers to store over 5,000 tonnes of their excess harvest of fruits and vegetables, the media reported on Monday.


Sri Lanka building temperature controlled warehouse


At least 26 firefighters have died while battling a forest fire in southwest China's Sichuan Province, authorities said on Monday.


26 firefighters die battling China forest fire


Eighteen earthquakes of various intensity rocked Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Sunday night to Monday morning, officials said.


18 quakes hit Andaman and Nicobar Islands


At least 29 people were killed and over 600 others injured as a massive storm lashed Nepal, authorities said on Monday.


29 killed, over 600 injured in Nepal storm


At least 25 people have been killed as a massive storm hit several places in Nepal, the media reported.


25 killed, 400 injured as storm lashes Nepal


An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted central Greece on Saturday, the Geodynamic Institute of Athens' National Observatory announced.


5.3-magnitude earthquake hits central Greece


In a setback to the GMR group, the Supreme Court on Friday did not allow the construction of Goa's new greenfield international airport and ordered an expert committee to study allegations that trees were being felled illegally.


SC orders fresh environment study of new Goa airport


Law graduates and professionals can now opt for a year-long LLM programme in Environmental Law, Energy and Climate Change, launched recently by Jindal Global Law School and WWF India keeping in view the necessity for such a course.

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