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Panel clears Greater Noida plan, projects may restart soonBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 29, 2012
In a big step towards resumption of work in the stalled housing projects of Noida 'Extension', a statutory committee of the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) on Thursday approved the revised draft Master Plan-2021 for Greater Noida and recommended it to the board. In October... Read more.. |
ATMI Begins Commercialization of New Carbon Dioxide Capture System Co-Developed With SRI InternationalBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 29, 2012
ATMI, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATMI) is launching commercialization of a new carbon dioxide (CO2) capture system that combines technologies from ATMI and SRI International. Under a marketing agreement, ATMI will lead commercialization efforts and is engaging potential development... Read more.. |
'Not enough being done to tackle drought'By : Sustainability ..., Jun 29, 2012
With several states reeling under a drought-like situation as they await the monsoon, experts have pointed out that not enough is being done to deal with the situation arising out of scanty rainfall. Drought management, they say, assumes significance in view of... Read more.. Subject Tags: India , Technology |
Punjab Agricultural University lays emphasis on development of resource conservation technologiesBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 28, 2012
Taking cognizance of depleting underground water resource and deteriorating soil health coupled with severe labour scarcity in the Punjab state, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is laying emphasis on the development of resource conservation technologies (RCTs).... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
US court absolves Union Carbide of liability in Bhopal tragedyBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 28, 2012
In a setback to 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy victims, a US court has held that neither Union Carbide nor its former chairman Warren Anderson were liable for environmental remediation or pollution-related claims at the firm's former chemical plant in Bhopal. US district... Read more.. Subject Tags: Disaster , Eveready Industries India Ltd , Technology , Union Carbide Corporation , Union Carbide India Ltd |
Mandatory Carbon Emission Reports Boost Green SoftwareBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 28, 2012
Green software got a boost last week, with the announcement that all businesses listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange will have to report their levels of greenhouse gas emissions from the start of the next financial year. The announcement, made by Nick... Read more.. |
Grundfos India reaffirms sustainability commitment through new green factory premises By : Roselin Dey, Jun 28, 2012
With the concept of sustainable architecture catching up, Grundfos India reiterates its commitment to sustainability by investing in greening their factory premises and receiving Gold certification under IGBC Green Factories Rating System. The movement of green... Read more.. |
Co2 snuffing out your lungsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 27, 2012
Just how much carbon dioxide do you breathe in everyday? If you are in Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar, you could well be taking in much more than what your body can take and many times over what can be absorbed by the trees around you. An average Amdavadi today has a burden... Read more.. |
GMDC to enhance wind power capacity to 150 MWBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 27, 2012
The Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd is in the process of enhancing its wind power installed capacity. The state government undertaking has awarded an EPC contract worth Rs 305.32 crore to Suzlon Group for development of a 50-MW wind farm at Bhanwad in Jamnagar... Read more.. |
8 university tie-ups picked for Obama-Singh awardsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 26, 2012
A series of institutional partnerships aimed at propelling research and training in the field of energy security, climate change, agriculture sciences and health services are part of the Obama-Singh Initiative announced recently. As part of the bilateral education... Read more.. |