Archive for 2010

The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has launched a “National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme” for Indian scientists desirous of working at the forefront of environmental sciences, engineering and technology, with a focus on problem solving environmental research. According to Shri Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State for Environment & Forests (IC), the ... Full story

It's almost as though it is a legend. I've heard about it from many people by now and was reminded of it last by Mr. Shashi Pandit - a panel member at the recently concluded Delhi Youth Summit on Climate 2010. There is no real written or documented evidence ... Full story

In response to numerous requests from various stakeholders, the central Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) is in the process of completely banning the trade of peacock feathers. Despite this, the selling of feathers of our National Bird is rampant across the Delhi NCR. Though the usual street shops are no longer ... Full story

You've worn them all this while, now help Levi's go product-green by sending them your "climate" ideas. And you can win great prizes too!  Levi Strauss & Co. is asking its consumers to let all their good green laundry ideas hang out. From now till July 31, 2010, ... Full story

A peacock opens its feathers in Delhi to welcome the brief spell of showers that transformed the city weather overnight. Delhi has been facing more severe heat waves each summer and owing to several urbanization impacts such as the urban heat island effect, construction works, etc. The monsoon in the city is ... Full story

The Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Management Centre of the Dept. of Environment, Govt. of NCT of Delhi  invites applications for the post of Project Engineer (four vacancies) from meritorious candidates to join its team on contractual basis, and to assist in implementation of various Energy Efficiency activities & Renewable Energy Programmes. Those ... Full story

The 16th June 2010 edition of The Indian Express brought a mixed feeling of pride and perplexity. The news was headlined “Green Rashtrapati Bhawan to get ISO certificate”, and the word 'green' struck hard. The city is already proud of being termed the greenest city in the country with the chief minister being ... Full story

If you were desperate to do something for Bhopal, and didn't know what to do, here's something you can do. Join the Rally. Bring your friends and family. Bring your own placard. WHERE: Mandi House to Jantar Mantar, New Delhi WHEN: 24 JUNE, 2010. 11 a.m. WHY: To condemn the latest betrayal of ... Full story

Having almost always taken pride in being one of the greenest capital cities in the world, and led by a green Chief Minister as well, Delhi took the lead again in celebrating 5th June as the World Environment Day (WED) 2010...in style! Full story

Delhi normally receives the monsoon rain between June 28 and July 1. There is still an entire week to go and the heat in the capital is at its peak. There is also unusual local heating in certain parts of the city which is largely owing to the construction activity as well as ... Full story