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A remote seasonal salt lake on the edge of the Sahara leads a list of 15 new Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance being declared in the country on World Wetlands Day. Read more..
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Results from the initial negotiations held by the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability (GSP) in New York Read more..
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According to Met Office annual global temperature forecast, Year 2012 is expected to be around 0.48°C warmer than the long-term (1961-1990) global average of 14.0°C, hence within the top 10 warmest years in a series which goes back to 1850. Read more..
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New research confirms that energy has been accumulating in Earth's climate since 2000 and that much of this 'excess energy' has been continuing to heat the sub-surface ocean. Read more..
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More cooperation between government and business is the only road ahead to save the climate, according to former UN Climate Chief Yvo de Boer. He spoke at a Nordic Council seminar in Oslo on January 24, where he urged the Nordic countries to take the lead towards a global climate solution. Read more..
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Recent experiments show that even corals hosting a single type of zooxanthellae can have different levels of thermal tolerance which can help them adapt to rise in ocean temperatures and survive into the future. Read more..
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Business leaders and political representatives attending the WFES 2012 at Abu Dhabi made key recommendations for wind to deliver sustainable energy for all and what is needed to make it happen. Read more..
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Rhino poaching accelerated in South Africa in 2011 and the country lost 448 rhinos to poaching, including 19 critically endangered black rhinos. Read more..
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GRI has awarded Reliance Industries Application Level A+ Certification for its FY 2010-11 Sustainability Report, titled "New Businesses. New Technologies. New partnerships. (2011)". Read more..
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More than 60 ministers from 50 countries, and nearly 150 renowned speakers representing an array of industries and specializations, are now confirmed to address key issues in renewable energy during WFES 2012. Read more..
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A British newspaper reveals video-evidence that police in Andaman Islands, supposed to protect the Jarawa tribe from unwelcome, intrusive attention of tourists, are accepting bribe from tourists in exchange of guaranteed contact with Jarawa. Read more..
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The winning solar car, Tokai Challenger, developed by Tokai University in collaboration with leading Japanese automakers, is equipped with solar cells boasting the highest level of conversion efficiency in the world. Read more..
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WWF sends letters to IMF and European Commission stressing on the need to find sustainable solutions for global financial crisis and for preserving natural capital. Read more..
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The fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), to be held in Abu Dhabi from January 16-19, will see over 44 new products launched in the Middle East by exhibitors from 33 countries, organizers Reed Exhibitions announce. Read more..
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Several hundred people from the severely drought affected Bundelkhand region were in the capital to share their anger and frustration at being unable to access the relief package worth nearly Rs. 7,500 crore. Read more..
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Analysts, manufacturers say the key to wide-spread adoption of solar energy will depend less on price and more on improved awareness of the potential of the technology. Read more..
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Essroc Cement Company has agreed to pay a heavy penalty and also invest in pollution control technology to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at six of its Portland cement manufacturing plants. Read more..
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World’s largest reindeer herd has plummeted in size, with local indigenous people blaming the spread of massive industrial projects in the area. Read more..
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Wave Inc has engaged IBM to provide a roadmap to make its green-field township a smarter township, which would make it one of the first urban developments in India to be designed with smart systems. Read more..
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Lufthansa Cargo carrier unveils first app for freight customers and launches innovation platform to help reduce the company’s environmental impact and improve their services. Read more..
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