Environment
Indian land mass turning to desert at alarming pace: SAC
26 Nov 2009
A quarter of India's land mass is desert, or is turning into desert, with unchecked deforestation and overgrazing, says a study conducted by the Space Applications Centre.
India has no expectations from Copenhagen summit
20 Nov 2009
The Indian minister for environment has reiterated that India would reject legally binding emission limits if they were sought to be set at the Copenhagen climate summit.
US-China sign key agreements on climate and clean energy
18 Nov 2009
Analysts say it is crucial to get China on boardto help avert dangerous climate change and share with it the latest technology, especially the technology for making cleaner power plant
APEC draft cautious on emission cut target
14 Nov 2009
Environment ministry wants new port projects halted
03 Nov 2009
The environment ministry today issued a ministerial order making environment impact assessment mandatory for all port development projects