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Water on an urban planet: Urbanization and the reach of urban water infrastructure

Delhi with fast-growing rate of urbanisation is the second most water-stressed cities in the world according to this new research published in Global Environmental Change J...

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Environment

Climate change ‘single biggest hindrance’ to human development

The recently released Human Development Report has identified six major threats to human development and proposed a set of policies and reforms to address these vulnerabili...

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Environment

Climate Change and Kashmir’s Water Security

As blood is to body, water is to life. Have we ever contemplated from where the water comes to the tap in our kitchens and bathrooms? Have we pondered that there is a direc...

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Environment

Wheels of pollution

No one is tracking the substantial amount of lead that escapes into the environment from car tyres THE CAMPAIGN against lead-based products has failed to target one of the ...

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Environment

Global agreement on climate change linked to availability of financing through Green Climate Fund: Prakash Javadekar

At the meeting of the Major Economies Forum currently underway in Paris, Environment Minister PrakashJavadekar has made it clear that a robust global agreement on climate c...

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Hollywood

Leonardo DiCaprio to host charity fundraiser for St.Tropez

The star will be seen hosting the charity fundraiser later this month The Wolf of Wall Street actor will stage the inaugural Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation St. Tropez Gala Ju...

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Environment

Big data’s biggest challenge: climate change

Researchers are using big data technology to model, interpret, and illustrate the predicted environmental effects of climate change. Global sea levels are about eight inche...

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Environment

Global Climate Deals Should Address India’s Concerns: Survey

The two global deals on climate change and sustainable development to be finalised in 2015 should take into account India’s development concerns and requirements, the...

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Environment

France extends €1b for sustainable development in India

France has proposed to give India a 1 billion euro ($1.4 billion) credit line to fund sustainable infrastructure and urban development project. New Delhi: Laurent Fabius, M...

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Environment

Wanted: more international funding to fight climate change

The Economic Survey 2013-14, announced on Wednesday, appears to be setting the tone for India’s climate change negotiations on global fora. It is in line with a state...

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