News India  proposed an amendment to the United Nations’ Montreal Protocol, which calls on countries to phase out their use of HFCs, gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners and insulating foams that are a highly potent form of greenhouse gas emissions. India’s amendment calls for a 15-year transition period for ...

News The Environment ministry today launched a web-based portal for online submission and tracking of proposals related to environment, forest and wildlife clearances. Benefit It will automate the entire tracking of proposals, including online submission of a new proposal, editing or updating of the details in proposals, and will display ...

News Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada has generated a potential business worth more than 1.6 billion Canadian dollars, according to official figures released by the Harper government. Sixteen commercial agreements and announcements were made by Canadian and Indian companies and organisations during Prime Minister Modi’s visit this week. ...