Diminishing concessions in federal government-controlled forests in the United States are forcing pulp and paper companies to look for greener pastures outside the us. Such is the case of Boise

The Justice department files a mammoth civil lawsuit against cigarette manufacturers in the US

condemning what it described as the phenomenon of "biocolonialism' in the context of gene patents , the European Council has supported India's stance against piracy of its natural

A hurricane wreaks havoc in North Carolina in the US

Joshua M Smith and his team from North Dakota University, USA, suggest that writing can help improve the health of people, especially those suffering from chronic illnesses. The researchers asked 112

Peanut snacks can prove to be fatal for those who are unfortunate enough to be allergic to them. An estimated 100 people die every

Federal government seeks us $60 billion fine for faulty emission control systems

a last-minute gift of us $1.5 million from an anonymous donor helped a Washington State Conservation Group meet its deadline for raising us $13.1 million to save a patch of

ECO-FRIENDLY INCINERATOR: To combat the growing pollution in Chennai, an eco-friendly incinerator for combustion of non-compostable garbage has been commissioned at the Akash Colony in Anna Nagar

The polluting potential of petrol-powered engines used in tools such as chainsaws is significantly underrated. But the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California state regulatory