Indian waste management is governed by various legislation rolled out by Union Environment Ministry
Our music and art tell us to conserve environment, he added
He said the climate change is a big issue and the youth of the country need to be aware of this
A maiden attempt has been made by Navy towards use of renewable energy on-board a naval platform
Over 18% of Uber trips in Chennai were on uberPOOL, curbing 433,000 kg CO2 emissions in the city
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for nurturing a better planet on World Environment Day today. He also saluted those working towards protecting the environment. Modi said this year's theme of 'connecting people to nature' was nothing but a way "getting connected with ourselves". "World Environment Day is the right time to reaffirm our commitment to protecting our environment and nurturing a better planet," he tweeted. "We salute the will & determination of all those individuals & organisations working towards protecting the environment," he added in another tweet. Last week, after President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the US from the Paris climate deal, Modi had said the present generation should not snatch the right of the future generations to a clean and healthy earth.
Growing and harvesting trees for productive and economic uses are once again dead in the water
Protecting and conserving the environment is a dirty and difficult job
Embracing sustainability as a strategy makes good business sense as it saves costs in the long run
Kanishk Negi explains the need for sustainability to achieve goals of Make in India initiatives
Sudhir Shenoy delves into ways to bridge the gap between economic & environmental sustainability
Latest methods are must for dust control, an environmental hazard, to ensure a better livable milieu
Organic farming has major benefits for climate change adaptation & mitigation, says Sujit Jain
Bose Varghese offers practical ways for companies to fight climate change & be future-ready
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 take part in addressing environmental issues on global scale.
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.
According to new WHO figures, 16 of the world's 30 most polluted cities are in India
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
Event allows visitors to savour fresh organic food and try beauty products, grains, spices, snacks and beverages