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Fighting global warming, one cow belch at a time
•  From New Zealand to the United States and Kenya to Colombia, scientists are on a mission to fight global warming by making livestock less gassy.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 20th Jul 2018
NGT says no effective steps taken to clean river Ganga
• Expressing displeasure over the steps taken to clean the river Ganga, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Uttarakhand government to take effective measures and take into account the views of the general public. • A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel said that the information provided on paper was different from the ground reality. • Noting that rigorous monitoring is required, the NGT further directed district Ganga committees to furnish reports every fortnight.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 20th Jul 2018
Cabinet relaxes NELP, preÂ-NELP pact rules
The Cabinet Committee has approved the policy framework for streamlining the operations of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) for increased domestic production of hydrocarbon resources.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 19th Jul 2018
Western Ghats fourth best tourist spot in Asia
Western Ghats supports the life of 7,402 species of flowering plants, 1,814 species of non-flowering plants, 139 mammal species, 508 bird species, 179 amphibian species, 6000 insects species and 290 freshwater fish species.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 11th Jul 2018