The board is holding talks with the government, NGOs and paper manufacturers to find immediate alternatives to plastic.

BENGALURU: The government’s plan to encourage rooftop solar electricity generation in Bengaluru has fallen way behind its target in the current year.

The lakes in Koramangala-Challaghatta (KC) valley are the most polluted than the ones in Vrishabavathi and Hebbal valleys, says an IISc study.

Wetlands (and lakes) constitute the most productive ecosystems with a wide array of goods and services.

BENGALURU: With an estimated seven lakh tons of fuelwood required for curing tobacco every year in Karnataka, more than 300 hectares of forest land are lost annually.

Pulmonologists blame atmospheric pollution due to vehicular emission and petrochemical wastes for the rise in bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis in the city.

The project aims to cater to the requirements of over 7.55 million people in drought-prone Kolar, Chickballapur, Ramanagaram, Tumakuru, Bengaluru Rural and Hassan districts.

Garbage crisis is looming large over Bangarpet with the garbage processing unit yet to begin functioning.

Compared to other lakes in Bengaluru, Sankey tank is well-maintained and largely free of sewage.

Javadekar promises to consider restrictions on phosphates, a major component in detergents, to reduce frothing of lakes.