Kudankulam deadlock: Central team, protesters rule out further talks
Expert panel submits report saying plant meets all safety norms and that it is safe for operation
Most Indians drinking adulterated milk, finds FSSAI survey
70 per cent milk samples collected across the country by food safety authority did not conform to standards
‘Stem cells – more hype than hope’
Scientific community calls for more stringent regulation of basic stem cell research and clinical trials
LIC’s unhealthy choice
Life Insurance Corporation invested more than Rs 3,500 crore last year in the tobacco industry
Is REC an albatross for power distribution utilities?
Only two states have achieved their renewable energy targets so far. Others scaled down their commitments
Ex-Unicef head joins Nestle
Nutrition campaign groups worried, say Unicef supports breastfeeding while Nestle undermines it
On mitigation
Who will take the lead in mitigation? Will developed countries, with their historical responsibility, take the lead? Or, will it fall on emerging …
On means of implementation (finance, technology transfer and capacity building)
As outlined in Article 4.7 of the Convention, developing countries need support for finance, technology and capacity. Without these, the …
On Adaptation
Adaptation must be central to the new deal, everyone agrees. Differences arise when the issue of financing adaptation arises. If past experience …
On the principles of the Convention
On the principles of the Convention: The essential disagreement is over what principles will apply in the 2015 deal. Does that mean the existing …
Utkal asbestos plant's no-objection certificate cancelled
Bihar Pollution Control Board's fact-finding team corroborates activists’ allegations of land purchase under false pretext
Pictorial warnings still missing from cigarette and chewing tobacco packets
No tobacco product sampled in Delhi had new warning mandated from April 1, says survey by non-profit
Renewable energy: areas of concern for Union Budget 2013-14
There is a need for mainstreaming renewable energy, but the budget outlay proposed in the 12th Plan is grossly inadequate
Government considering pumping funds into Maheshwar dam
LIC expresses interest in funding project even as increased capital costs make power from the project too expensive
Radio collars for elephants in forests along rail tracks
Environment ministry wants to tag jumbos to track their movements and avert rail accidents
Mormugao port expansion: public hearing adjourned third time
Analysis by non-profit Centre for Science and Environment reveals flaws in the project’s environmental impact assessment
US says it will not extend commitment on climate mitigation efforts
Ambitions on reducing carbon emissions levels missing at CoP 18, say developing countries
Andhra Pradesh cancels land allotted for SEZ in Anantapur
The company, Lepakshi Knowledge Hub Limited, mortgaged land for bank loans violating MoU
Scientists’ panel calls for 10-year moratorium on GM field trials
Supreme Court-mandated expert committee recommends new tests in thorough overhaul of India’s regulatory regime
Kerala becomes first state in country to complete formation of biodiversity management committees
They will draw plans for conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biodiversity
A people’s festival to protest CBD conference
Non-profits to represent united resolve to protect the country’s natural wealth and bio-cultural heritage from powerful economic interests
Probiotics market thrives sans regulations
Indian food safety authority yet to specify deadline for notifying regulations for food products containing 'friendly' microorganisms
CAG slams government over ultra mega power projects
Anil Ambani’s Reliance Power made profits worth Rs 29,033 crore as it was allowed to divert coal
Municipalities get thumbs down on solid waste management
Study by a non-profit says guidelines on including informal sector in waste management are being ignored
‘States violating wildlife law in rush to notify buffer zones’
Process of consulting gram sabhas bypassed to notify buffer areas around tiger habitats within time limit set by court, allege activists