Lyft Global Operations Go Carbon Neutral
2018-04-23
Lyft is a kinder, gentler ride-hailing company with a reputation for being more environmentally aware. That reputation is about to get a big boost, as the company has just announcedContinue Reading
SAARC Agricultural Experts discuss Impact of Climate Change
2018-04-19
SAARC accounts for one-fourth of the global population and around 67 percent of its population lives in rural areas (as per 2014 statistics). Almost half of the workforce is employedContinue Reading
Yak in Indian Himalayas facing threat of climate change
2018-04-13
Yak – the lifeline of pastoral nomads in high altitudes of the Indian Himalayan region – is facing the threat of gradually rising temperatures in the region. The increasing trendContinue Reading
‘Change Can Change Climate Change’
2018-04-04
To transform Vazhuthakkad into a sustainable and healthy living space, a group of organizations and associations working in various streams has come together to launch a project called ‘Change Can ChangeContinue Reading
IIVR scientists Unravel Mechanism of Stress Tolerance in Tomato
2018-03-13
Tomato, a vegetable crop grown worldwide, is facing significant losses in productivity due to environmental factors like drought, floods, salinity and heat. This has pushed scientists to better understand theContinue Reading
India’s Progress Report on Tackling Climate Change
2018-03-07
According to Biennial Update Report submitted by Government of India to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2016, India has achieved 12% reduction in emission intensity betweenContinue Reading
Rs. 160 crore earmarked for the Green India Mission
2018-02-14
Reiterating the Government’s commitment to afforestation and increasing the green cover, Rs. 160 crore have been earmarked for the Green India Mission (National Afforestation Programme), which marks an increase ofContinue Reading
Weeds to Increase with Climate Change
2018-02-03
Weeds are a persistent problem for farmers. A recent assessment by the Directorate of Weed Research shows that India loses crops worth $ 11 billion every year to these farmContinue Reading