Physiography

Limca Book of Records recognises UP's Banda for water conservation efforts

Panel expresses displeasure over slow pace of Namami Gange

Bengaluru, September 24 (India Science Wire): The Indian coastline is home to an ancient and diverse coral reef system that provides natural habitat for diverse marine underwater ecosystem.

Reservoir levels increase to 85 percent of overall capacity this year

Supreme Court question authorities on why manual scavenging still prevails

New Delhi, September 17 (India Science Wire): A new technology developed by Indian scientists for ecological restoration is helping in revival of mangroves degraded due to rising sea levels, climate change and human intrusion in the Sunderbans in West Bengal. 

NGT orders DDA to ensure farming on the Yamuna floodplains is stopped by 2020

Greater Noida, September 5 (India Science Wire): Degradation of land, which leads to the process of desertification, is not limited to arid and semi-arid areas but is also visible in high altitude regions that get very little rainfall and are known as cold deserts.

Worldwide, the demand for energy has risen significantly and quickly, leading to serious impacts on environmental sustainability and hindering global efforts to mitigate climate change. Hydropower, a leading renewable option has the additional benefits of water storage for agriculture and other uses.

Himalayan states demand green bonus and separate ministry from Centre