Washington: Scientists have estimated that the global rate of photosynthesis – the chemical process governing how ocean and land plants absorb and release carbon dioxide – is occurring 25 per cent faster than earlier thought.

Photosynthesis faster than earlier thought

 

As navratra festival has started to catch up with residents, various puja committees have decided to erect eco-friendly pandals in the Millennium City. Preparations for the nine-day festival, beginning September 28, are in full swing. Artists from Kolkata and Assam have also arrived in he city to give finishing touches to idols of the goddess.

Puja goes green with eco-friendly pandals

 

 

Canada’s British Columbia’s environmentally friendly energy output is currently taxed at the same level as the fossil fuels they aim to replace.

Canada’s British Columbia urged to support renewable fuels sector

 

MUMBAI: Alan Rosling, who headed Tata Group’s globalization efforts, and former KPMG honcho Ardeshir Contractor, have boarded the renewable energy revolution . And giving them company are three US-based private equity funds that have made an initial equity commitment of $50 million in their start-up firm Kiran Energy.

3 PEs back ex-Tata director Rosling’s solar power start-up

 

Imphal, September 29 2011: A two-day national workshop on “Impact of Climate Change on biodiversity management in northeast India with particular reference to Manipur” got under way at Classic Hotel here today.

Workshop on climate change & biodiversity begins

 

September State-run NTPC is planning to strike a long-term offtake deal with coal companies abroad, to match its increasing demand. But due to the higher price range, the firm might restrict the import component of the total coal use to 10 per cent, though it is looking for acquisition of coal blocks outside India.

NTPC plans long-term coal offtake deal

 

New Delhi:  The Union Cabinet is all set to clear today a new bill aimed at regulating mining activities. The bill proposes a profit-sharing system and bidding of mining rights.

Cabinet likely to clear new mining bill today

 

NEW DELHI/ CHANDIGARH: In a decision which spells celebration for Himachal Pradesh, and major setback to Punjab and Haryana, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the hill state was entitled to huge monetary compensation from its two neighbouring states as it had been denied adequate power supply share from the Bhakra-Nangal and Beas inter-state hydro projects.

Power sharing: SC relief for Himachal, jolt to Punjab & Haryana

 

SHIMLA: Green fee would now be levied on vehicles entering Shimla, bearing registration numbers other than HP ones. This was agreed in principal by the municipal corporation on Tuesday at a special meeting convened to augment the income of the corporation.

Green fee to be levied on vehicles entering Shimla

 

Beijing: China plans to conduct five research expeditions to Antarctic and another three to the Arctic region from 2011 to 2015, Xinhua reported.

China plans expeditions to Arctic, Antarctic