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Action plans on the anvil to combat climate change in Tamil Nadu
The State Municipal Administration and Water Supply department will prepare climate action plans for 16 municipal corporations and municipalities in 5...
TN govt earmarks Rs 3.77 cr for 100 electric autos under 'Climate...
18 Oct 2024 11:21 AMAs part of the programme, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) will appoint women from self-help groups (SHGs) to serve as climate warriors.
Climate change villain behind mad monsoon, say experts
18 Oct 2024 2:56 AMExperts point at rising temperatures for altered monsoon pattern; besides global warming, urbanisation and faulty irrigation practices causing...
Green tech products to help India meet its climate goals: Industry
14 Oct 2024 10:43 AMFrom green data centres to electronics and non-fossil energy solutions, the government has doubled down on meeting its net-zero carbon emission goal...
Climate change to have severe impact on health emergency services...
14 Oct 2024 7:32 AMDespite this, few countries have assessed the scale of the impact or have a plan to deal with it, said researchers at a special session at the...
More consumption, demand for resources, waste: why urban mining’s time...
4 Oct 2024 12:30 AMSimply disposing of 'urban'waste has high financial and environmental costs. Landfill costs are soaring as cities run out of space to discard their...
Pontevedra, a Spanish city that picked pedestrians over cars
26 Sept 2024 12:30 AMThe city has played a large role in inspiring other municipalities and continues to be a model on how to successfully confront the challenges of...
Why is it so hot in Tamil Nadu now?
20 Sept 2024 1:30 AM"The downward subsidence of air will cause higher temperature. Due to this, southwest wind (Aadi Kaathu) is also weaker this year," said S...