Environment

Brazil Model Gisele Bundchen Accused Of Criticising Environment Record

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 17, 2019

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen on Wednesday defended her work as an environmental activist, after the country's new agriculture minister accused her of issuing criticism "without knowledge."

Do Fortnite and PUBG Need to Worry About Red Dead Online's Gun Rush? We Find Out

Rishi Alwani | Wednesday January 16, 2019

Is Red Dead Online's Gun Rush more than PUBG or Fortnite with cowboys and horses? We find out.

Australian Towns Among Hottest Spots On Earth As Heatwave Sizzles

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

Australian towns were among the hottest places on Earth this week as a severe heatwave hit the continent's southeast, with forecasters warning of more record-breaking temperatures before the weekend.

Chile's Patagonia To Become An Open-Air Lab To Study Climate Change

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 14, 2019

In one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, the southernmost part of Chile's Patagonia region, scientists are studying whales, dolphins and algae in order to help predict how climate change will affect the world's oceans.

Iran To Launch Two Satellites In "Coming Days": President Hassan Rouhani

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 14, 2019

Iran's president said Monday the Islamic republic plans to launch two domestically made satellites into orbit in the "coming days" to gather information on the country's environment, state TV reported.

Weight Loss: 5 Smart Tips To Create A Weight-Loss Friendly Environment 

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Saturday January 12, 2019

Struggling to lose weight? Start by creating a weight-loss friendly environment. Here are tips that may help.

Government Launches Anti-Pollution Programme, But Experts Sceptical

India News | Reuters | Thursday January 10, 2019

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr Harsh Vardhan today launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aimed at reducing toxic particulate matter by 2024.

Fuel From Space? Methane Can Exist In Interstellar Atmosphere, Says IIT Madras Study

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday January 9, 2019

Researchers at the IIT Madras have formed clathrate hydrates in an environment similar to that of interstellar medium (ISM).

Methane Can Exist In Interstellar Atmosphere: IIT Madras Researchers

Science | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 9, 2019

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) have formed clathrate hydrates in an environment similar to that of interstellar medium (ISM), according to a statement issued by the institute.

Supreme Court Clears Reopening Of Vedanta's Copper Smelter, Shares Rise

Business | Thomson Reuters | Tuesday January 8, 2019

The state government appealed against the environment court's order in December to set aside Tamil Nadu's order to close the copper smelter permanently.

Environment Minister Slams Arvind Kejriwal For Calling PM A "Dictator"

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 7, 2019

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "dictator", saying former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister destroying a government bungalow when asked to leave was a good decent behaviour as per his character.

China To Crack Down On Diesel Trucks, Raise Fuel Standards

Reuters | Sunday January 6, 2019

China will take action against highly-polluting diesel trucks by imposing tougher fuel and engine standards, raising rail freight volumes and strengthening its monitoring capabilities, new guidelines published by the environment ministry said. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment said in a policy document on Friday it would aim to -significantly...

India Needs More Women In Science To Improve Research Quality: Narayana Murthy

Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 5, 2019

India needs to create an environment conducive for qualified, bright women researchers to continue their pursuit in the field of science to improve the quality of research in the country, Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy said here.

As Delhi Air Quality Remains Severe, Entry Of Trucks Banned For 24 Hours

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 3, 2019

Entry of trucks to Delhi would be stopped for 24 hours starting 11 pm Friday in view of the severe pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court-appointed EPCA has instructed authorities.

Coming To Grocery Shelves In 2019: Mushroom/Meat Mixes, Pea Protein And Banana Milk

Health | Christy Brissette, The Washington Post | Tuesday January 1, 2019

Consumers are craving more plant-based foods for their health and a desire to help the environment, but not everyone wants to go vegetarian or vegan. That's why working plant-based ingredients into animal-based dishes is a trend to watch.