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Neha Sinha
The writer is with the Bombay Natural History Society. Her views are personal.
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In letter to Nath,Jairam moots green highwaysSubscriber Only
April 02,2010 02:40:22 AM
Ramesh made clear that his Ministry will not clear pending highway projects slated to cut through Kaziranga and Pench tiger reserve.
Fri, Apr 02, 2010SC panel turns down plea to axe trees,cover drain for Games projectSubscriber Only
March 31,2010 00:56:48 AM
A multi-crore Commonwealth Games project by the Public Works Department to widen Siri Fort and August Kranti roads,create separate cycling tracks and plant exotic species after felling 73 trees...
Wed, Mar 31, 2010RWA wrong to stop residents from feeding dogs: animal rights bodySubscriber Only
March 31,2010 00:43:59 AM
A quiet war has been raging in the high-rise residential complex for Central government employees,MS Flats,on Kasturba Gandhi Marg.
Wed, Mar 31, 2010Govt to propose amendment for on-the-spot penalty on plastic useSubscriber Only
March 26,2010 02:50:26 AM
To impose on-the-spot penalty for using plastic bags,the Delhi government is all set to approach the Cabinet for an amendment in the Delhi Degradable Plastic Bag and Garbage (Control) Act.
Fri, Mar 26, 2010Euro-IV petrol,diesel to fuel greener drive from April 1Subscriber Only
March 25,2010 01:16:27 AM
Come April 1,petrol and diesel in Delhi is set to get dearer,and cleaner.After several deadline were postponed,the environment-friendly Euro-IV petrol and diesel is set to replace regular fuel in Delhi.
Thu, Mar 25, 2010India rejects modification on China tiger farms by EUSubscriber Only
March 23,2010 02:03:25 AM
India has rejected a proposal by the European Union to modify an existing decision for China to phase out Chinese tiger farms.
Tue, Mar 23, 2010Dried tubewells in city to get new lease of lifeSubscriber Only
March 22,2010 00:33:30 AM
In a first-of-its-kind initiative,which brings together public and private investments for water supply,44 dry tubewells most of which were set up by the Delhi government are being revived across the Capital.
Mon, Mar 22, 2010Earth Hour: less is better for eco cause,says Delhi govtSubscriber Only
March 09,2010 00:17:10 AM
On March 27,Delhi will join 91 other countries in switching off their lights for Earth Hour at 8.30 pm sharp across the globe.
Tue, Mar 09, 2010To prevent seepage,Govt mulls plastic lining for Naraina lakeSubscriber Only
March 08,2010 00:58:55 AM
Months after the High Court called for the revival of water bodies based on a public interest litigation (PIL),the Delhi government in a meeting on Thursday approved a Rs 5-crore plan for restoring a 7.7-acre water body in Naraina.
Mon, Mar 08, 2010Moratorium on one Bt brinjal,scientists pin hopes on new oneSubscriber Only
March 04,2010 03:00:18 AM
Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has put a moratorium on Bt brinjal with the Cry1Ac gene. But following fresh discussions on the wisdom of the ban.....
Thu, Mar 04, 2010Full of debris,Neela Hauz to miss Games deadlineSubscriber Only
February 26,2010 02:38:56 AM
A new bridge opened to traffic straddles the ancient Neela Hauz (blue lake) just skirting Vasant Kunj. But,while the bridge a project for the Commonwealth Games is set to be completed before the mega event,dredging and cleaning of the centuries-old lake is unlikely to meet the deadline.
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
Museum or forest? Battle begins overSubscriber Only
February 22,2010 03:15:31 AM
The Indraprastha thermal power plant,in the heart of Delhi,has recently shut down its polluting operations,but now a debate has begun over the room it leaves vacant.
Mon, Feb 22, 2010Looking Thames to clean Yamuna: a lesson in building sewer systemSubscriber Only
February 17,2010 00:35:26 AM
In the 1850s,the Thames in London was so polluted and stinking that the Parliament had to be shifted away from the river,says Robert Oates,director of the Thames River Restoration Trust.
Wed, Feb 17, 2010Set green example in Games,says MinistrySubscriber Only
February 15,2010 03:28:25 AM
Air-conditioners,refrigerators,lights and all such electrical gadgets have a story to tell and a mark to leave.
Mon, Feb 15, 2010Jairam now takes public hearings to clean-up of riversSubscriber Only
February 11,2010 00:31:16 AM
A day after sale of BT brinjal was turned down with public hearings setting the tone for the no brickbats,more than bouquets....
Thu, Feb 11, 2010New hospitals in less polluted areasSubscriber Only
February 10,2010 00:55:41 AM
The state expert appraisal committee,which gives environmental clearances to new projects,has asked all proposed hospitals in the Capital to be built in less polluted areas.
Wed, Feb 10, 2010Flashy campaigns aside,existing conservation money must be better spentSubscriber Only
February 08,2010 23:22:52 PM
On February 14,Valentines Day to most,starts the Chinese Year of the Tiger. This will mean,say those watching the tiger poaching trade...
Mon, Feb 08, 2010Loving the tiger to deathSubscriber Only
February 08,2010 04:31:14 AM
On February 14,Valentines Day to most,starts the Chinese Year of the Tiger. This will mean,say those watching the tiger...
Mon, Feb 08, 2010Behind the clouds: Decoding Climate PanelSubscriber Only
February 05,2010 00:51:14 AM
Govt around the world rely on the findings of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to support their policies.
Fri, Feb 05, 2010Delhi sets ball rolling for climate change action planSubscriber Only
February 02,2010 01:24:06 AM
Emphasising that the National Climate Change Action Plan will only work with local and state level implementation,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh kickstarted the first National Conference of Chief Secretaries on Monday,where state-level climate change action plans were discussed.
Tue, Feb 02, 2010Biogas from waste to produce cooking gas,powerSubscriber Only
January 29,2010 00:47:36 AM
Non-vegetarian waste,vegetable leftovers and kitchen garbage are all set to become productive.
Fri, Jan 29, 2010Cracking the ice codeSubscriber Only
January 27,2010 03:16:27 AM
Amidst the IPCC controversy over melting of glaciers,NEHA SINHA takes a look at Indias glaciologists a tiny group afloat on personal commitments....
Wed, Jan 27, 2010BASIC defends IPCC,but SA says clarify doubtsSubscriber Only
January 25,2010 03:57:02 AM
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) needs to come out with a process to clarify all doubts or else the climate change doubters will take precedence....
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
City plans a safe passage for walkersSubscriber Only
January 23,2010 01:16:19 AM
In a move that will have far-reaching consequences for all those who,given a chance,would love to switch to the healthier,eco-friendly way of transport walking the Delhi government has decided to create lanes for non-motorised vehicles and pedestrians on all roads that are more than 30 metres in width.
Sat, Jan 23, 2010Climate row: Ministry plans fellowships for own researchSubscriber Only
January 22,2010 23:43:34 PM
With the intention of establishing its own database of scientific knowledge on environment and climate change in the face of controversial figures emerging in this respect....
Fri, Jan 22, 2010Journalism of Courage
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