SHAILESH ISHWARRAO TELANG's Blog (13)

The government of India has appointed a Green Law Panel to review archaic laws related to forestry and environment. Some of the acts are so old that they deserve to be archived rather than being implemented. Read more here >>>

Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit city is soon getting its own tiger reserve. It would be the third tiger reserve at Pilibhit and the 45^th in India.

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is spread over 73,024.98 hectares and is home to nearly 30 tigers and many other endangered species. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in Pilibhit district, Lakhimpur Kheri District and Bahraich District of Uttar Pradesh state in India. Its location is along the India-Nepal border in the foothills of the…

A new online Atlas of freshwater biodiversity that presents spatial information and species distribution patterns was launched on 29 January 2014 at the landmark Water Lives symposium. The symposium (conference) brought together the European Union policy makers and freshwater scientists.

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned the burning of tyres. The ruling will ensure burning of tyres in public places such as roads and areas around residential buildings. Burning of tyres is a common practice in India especially during political processions and agitations. In most cases, it is the first step in displaying displeasure and agitation against authorities.…

The year gone by saw significant progress in the areas of renewable energy and clean technologies. Progress was not just about laboratory successes but also about financing and commercialization. These technologies are moving beyond dependence on Government support – many of them are commercially viable long term investments. This article shows ten most noteworthy developments of the past year in this field.

1. Solar Power – Star of the Year

2013 was without doubt the…

In August 2013, the President of India gave assent to the new Companies Bill passed by Lok Sabha thus replacing the old Companies bill of 1956. The new Bill mandates large companies to spend at least two percent of at their average net profits made during the three immediately preceding financial years on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Companies need to earmark this amount in their budgets for the financial…

Ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has released draft rules for management and handling of municipal solid waste. The ministry has put forth the draft of municipal solid waste (management and handling) rules 2013 in public domain for suggestions and comments.

The new rules also make it mandatory for the municipal authority to prepare solid waste management plan as per the policy of the state government.…

Many countries in the world are using conventional energy sources to fulfill their electricity requirements. Conventional power generation involves burning of fossil fuels that releases Greenhouse gases (GHGs) resulting in global warming and climate change. For countries like India where coal is the dominant fossil fuel to generate electricity, the least GHG emission intensive option is the major requirement. Rooftop Solar PV system is the best option nowadays. Unlike MW scale solar PV…

The Government has introduced the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2013 in the Rajya Sabha for stricter enforcement of laws to protect wildlife. The bill seeks to further amend the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Read more here

Indian government has banned the practice of finning sharks that is, the practice of hunting sharks for only their fins as per reports. The fins are a delicacy abroad in countries such as China and there is little local consumption in India with almost all of it meant for export. Read more here

Climate Change is a serious economic threat rather than…

GreenCleanGuide-For the Changing Planet invites applications from students, researchers and anyone with an interest in all things green to take part in the Essay Writing Competition 2013.

Are you interested in writing? Are you interested in the environment and the world around you? Do you want a stage to be heard and recognised by others? If yes, then the GreenCleanGuide essay competition is definitely for you. You can always write in any green domain of your choice.

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Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a global nongovernmental organization registered in UK. It has released its information disclosure request for Investor CDP 2013 program in February 2013. The CDLI disclosure scores are based on the methodology developed by CDP and ranks the organization according to the quality of disclosure to the CDP information request.

How to…