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Elephants, tigers get boost 28 Aug 2008, 1506 hrs IST |
| Sumatra's endangered elephants and tigers should get a boost from an Indonesian govt move to expand one of their last havens.
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E-bikes 'arrived' in India 28 Aug 2008, 1530 hrs IST |
| To overcome the increase in petrol and diesel prices, travellers in Punjab are taking to bikes powered by electricity, which reduce pollution and also reduce the commutation costs.
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First internet wildlife racket 27 Aug 2008, 1240 hrs IST |
| A gang using the Orkut and other popular networking sites for illegal wildlife trade was busted in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut town, and threatened wildlife, including a rare albino civet, were seized alive
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Global Warming
Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level 28 Aug 2008, 1619 hrs IST
Arctic Ocean sea ice has melted to the second lowest minimum since satellite observations began, according to scientists at the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre. More Stories |
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The Good Earth
Train eco friendly than car 27 Aug 2008, 1320 hrs IST
Take a train rather than a car for daily commuting of 8 km. It saves 1.7 kg CO2 a day.More Stories |
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Developmental Issues
Indian firms must gear up to tackle climate change 28 Aug 2008, 1502 hrs IST
Indian firms must combat climate change by measuring their carbon footprints now and in the foreseeable future, and take preventive steps.
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Flora & Fauna
TN forest dept forced to fell 'polluting' trees 28 Aug 2008, 1514 hrs IST
The Forest department is facing a strange situation -- large scale felling of cotton silk trees in reserve forest areas in this district as these trees were found be causing extensive damage to the ecology.
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Pollution
E-bikes have 'arrived' in India 28 Aug 2008, 1530 hrs IST
To overcome the increase in petrol and diesel prices, travellers in Punjab are taking to bikes powered by electricity, which reduce pollution and also reduce the commutation costs.
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Wild & Wacky
Sea squirt can teach us a thing or two about sex 28 Aug 2008, 1504 hrs IST
When it comes to sex, the little sea squirt can teach males a thing or two about how to retain the upper hand in competing for females.
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