The Tamil Nadu government has been punching the air since ordering the “permanent closure” of Sterlite Copper smelter in Tuticorin on Monday, but legal experts say the grounds of the order are so w

The road transport ministry has asked the insurance regulator to direct all companies not to issue or renew insurance of vehicles unless they have ‘pollution under control’ (PUC) certificate.

The European Union (EU) on Monday proposed a bloc-wide ban on single-use plastics such as straws and cutlery while urging the collection of most plastic drinks bottles by 2025.

We all take multivitamins to provide our body with additional nutrients other than the meager quantity we get from our adulterated foods.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his happiness over India officially hosting this year's World Environment Day.

Social media stars might be encouraging children to eat more unhealthy foods, new research suggests.

MUMBAI: All over the world beach fronts are most sought after as important and necessary recreational space for society, said United Nations environment chief Erik Solheim on Sunday.

NEW DELHI: In the wake of Nipah virus cases in Kerala, the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has written to the Queensland government in Australia asking it to provide an antibody develope

PARIS: Ten families and a group of reindeer-herding youngsters have filed suit against the European Union, seeking stronger measures against the global warming they say is already harming their liv

BEIJING: The Earth's average temperature may increase by four degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels, before the end of 21st century, a study claims.