Medical researchers at the University of Arkansas have found a way to reduce dramatically the time needed to diagnose tuberculosis. The new method, which involves analysing genetic material

A short term economic policy has meant more unemployment and poverty as well as a slower growth rate and environmental degradation

The glitz at UNCED was very impressive over 100 heads of government gathered together to thrash out environment politics. But the results were disappointing

UNCED has thrown into sharp focus all matters environmental international industry, quick to Catch on to now trends, has started branding its technologies environment friendly and in some cases, started looking for less wasteful ways

A severe tug of war between the North and the South preceded the unanimous acceptance of the Rio declaration

USA is pushing big dollars to unravel the mystery of the earth's climate

Our position is that USA is the biggest culprit in the world. ---Environment minister Kamal Nath on the eve of his departure to Rio We cannot permit the extreme in the environmental

• Human beings are at the centre of sustainable development. •States have the sovereign right to exploit their own resources. • The right to

Given the rich California's zero emission target of 1998, manufacturers have started producing eco friendly cars

Manufacturers across the world are busy developing environment friendly products and minimising pollution in production process. A select list