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Protests over climate plan 16 Dec 2008, 1300 hrs IST |
| Angry protests erupted in Australia on Tuesday as environmentalists accused the government of "surrendering" by pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by only 5% by 2020. |
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'Warming to get worse' 14 Dec 2008, 1436 hrs IST |
| The world should be prepared to face far worse effects of global warming than it is facing now, Martin Parry, a professor at the Imperial College in London, said. |
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1,000 new species found 15 Dec 2008, 1456 hrs IST |
| Scientists have discovered more than 1,000 species in Southeast Asia's Greater Mekong region in the past decade, including a spider as big as a dinner plate. |
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Global Warming
Protests heat up over Australia's climate plan 16 Dec 2008, 1300 hrs IST
 Angry protests erupted in Australia on Tuesday as environmentalists accused the government of "surrendering" by pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by only 5% by 2020.More Stories |
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The Good Earth
Tune your ride for safety 15 Dec 2008, 1514 hrs IST
A well-maintained car is more fuel-efficient, produces less greenhouse gas emissions and is safer.More Stories |
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Developmental Issues
Rich-poor rift adds hurdles to climate deal 15 Dec 2008, 0850 hrs IST
World leaders led by President-elect Barack Obama may be needed to help agree even a modest UN climate treaty in 2009 after a rift deepened between rich and poor nations over funds and new goals to cut emissions.
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Flora & Fauna
Seven species of rare birds sighted in Orissa 15 Dec 2008, 1745 hrs IST
At least seven rare bird species were sighted in Orissa's Bhitarkanika national park this year, an official said.
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Pollution
Natural dyes being developed in Uttar Pradesh 15 Dec 2008, 1613 hrs IST
Eco-friendly natural dyes are being developed at a university in Uttar Pradesh to meet the increasing demand in the west.More Stories |
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Wild & Wacky
Assam zoo cats refuse to eat mutton, want chicken 15 Dec 2008, 1021 hrs IST
Ever since a ban on poultry and poultry products was enforced due to an outbreak of bird flu in Assam, authorities were forced to change the menu for the zoo inmates -- from chicken to muttonMore Stories |
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