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E-Waste Rules rolled out, but is the Indian Industry Prepared? By : Roselin Dey, May 2, 2012
The E-waste Rules come into effect from May 2012, but the lack of binding targets and the unpreparedness of the Indian Industry paints a dismal picture for its meaningful adoption. |
Obama’s energy policy a clear target for Republicans and industry leadersBy : Anonymous, Apr 30, 2012
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2012 — President Obama’s energy policies have come under fire as Republicans and industry leaders question his commitment to securing American energy independence as gas prices continue to rise. Critics are right to worry about rising gas prices... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , Entertainment , Environment , Health , oil , Politics , Social Issues , Technology |
Rising Consumer Awareness on Environment Issues to Stimulate the Demand for Green Marketing, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.By : Anonymous, Apr 28, 2012
The bulging demand for eco-friendly products and the consequent buoyancy of green marketing concept in the modern era is primarily driven by rising consumer awareness about environment, regulatory pressure to adopt eco-friendly products and processes, and concerns about... Read more.. |
American Indian communities look to tap renewable energy potential with federal seed moneyBy : Anonymous, Apr 27, 2012
TO'HAJIILEE, N.M. - This flat, dusty stretch of prairie in central New Mexico is where the leaders of a remote, sparsely populated American Indian community envision a sea of solar panels capable of producing enough electricity for more than 10,000 homes miles away... Read more.. |
BP to Implement Carbon Offset Program for Fedex® EnvelopeBy : Anonymous, Apr 25, 2012
3/04/2012 - BP to Implement Carbon Offset Program for Fedex® Envelope Through the carbon-neutral FedEx Envelope shipping program,... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Disaster , Entertainment , Health , Human Interest , Labor , Law , Politics , Religion , Social Issues , Technology , United Kingdom , War |
Climate change to exacerbate freshwater problems: ReportBy : Anonymous, Apr 24, 2012
Bangkok, Thailand, Apr 24 : Climate change will exacerbate water stress in Pacific Islands, particularly small islands that rely on seasonal rain for their freshwater needs, according to a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report, issued in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday... Read more.. |
Six nations volunteer to host Green Climate Fund: UNBy : Anonymous, Apr 18, 2012
Germany, Mexico, Namibia, Poland, South Korea and Switzerland have volunteered to host the Green Climate Fund that will help poor countries fight global warming, the UN climate forum said on Monday. The fund was launched at a UN climate conference in Durban last... Read more.. |
CII meet on sustainable agriculture focusses on farmer-led inclusive growthBy : Anonymous, Apr 16, 2012
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised a summit on Agri-Vision 2020, Sustainable Agriculture: Farmer-led inclusive growth on April 13, 2012. The meet focussed on farmer-focussed challenges and solutions for sustainable agriculture, leading to raising production... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology |
Geo-engineering a risk in climate change battleBy : Anonymous, Apr 11, 2012
Attemps to slow down climate change by large-scale geo-engineering present ”serious risks” and are unlikely to replace the need to cut greenhouse gas emissions, Australia’s chief scientist has warned. |
Green signal for credit guarantee fund for urban poor housingBy : Anonymous, Apr 11, 2012
The Union Cabinet on Friday gave the green signal for the setting up of a credit risk guarantee fund trust with an initial corpus of Rs. 1,200 crore to help give a push to housing for low-income groups in the country. The trust will be set up under the Indian Trust Act... Read more.. |