The 19th International day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is on 16th September, 2013. The theme of this year is “A healthy atmosphere, the Future We
The Lok Sabha passed a historic bill to put an end to manual scavenging in India. Manual Scavenging-the practice of clearing of human waste by hand from toilets
The government of Punjab is planning to push eco-tourism in the state and is working on the initiative with the forest department. Stating this here on Thursday, Sarwan
The Human Development Report 2013, named “The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World” puts India at 136 position. The Human Development Index measures progress
Trees, shrubs and other vegetation can absorb certain air pollutants if they are within tolerable limits. This concept is utilised in developing strips of vegetation known as green
One of my friends inspired by the environmental movement; ordered recycled paper from a reputed firm in his city. Imagine his surprise when the so called recycled paper
According to the World Meteorological Department report titled The Global Climate 2001-2010, A Decade of Climate Extremes, there were high incidences of climate extremes during this period. It
Water is an essential resource without which life is impossible. The major civilizations of the world were established around rivers so access to water would be perpetually assured.
Greencleanguide’s editor had an opportunity to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens recently. These are some excerpts from his notes. Royal Botanical Gardens is magnificent. I had heard a
The World Environment Day celebrated every year on the 5th of June has now become a global celebration to focus and analyse efforts towards saving our planet. The
Municipal Solid Waste is the waste material typically discarded by households comprising dry & wet waste materials. Solid waste is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
