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With global road to net zero passing through India, country needs to chart a different path than that taken by the US

Posted by Business Today | Aug 5, 2023 | CURRENT ISSUES, Urban Stories | 0

Currently, India’s per capita consumption of energy is a tenth of the US, but as millions are...

Govt finalises scheme for Indian carbon market, steering committee to be formed

Posted by Business Today | Jul 5, 2023 | Climate, CLIMATE CHANGE | 0

The scheme also necessitates the formation of a National Steering Committee, which will govern and...

India needs over $400 billion investment to fight climate change, says report

Posted by Business Today | Apr 24, 2021 | Climate, CLIMATE CHANGE | 0

Since the country is set to far exceed most of its 2015 Paris Agreement targets on climate change,...

Nirmala Sitharaman’s farm sector reforms hailed but results may take time

Posted by Business Today | Jan 4, 2021 | AGRICULTURE, RURAL STORIES | 0

farm sector reforms hailed Measures such as creation of farm gate infrastructure may have impact in the medium-to-long-term(farm sector reforms hailed) https://greenstories.co.in/ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The Indian...

Worst locusts attack in decades; crops damaged in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, UP, Rajasthan

Posted by Business Today | Jan 1, 2021 | AGRICULTURE, RURAL STORIES | 1

Locusts attack in India: Farmers have been advised to play loud music to drive the insects away and save crops. Locusts don’t attack animals or humans but can devastate crops and other areas of greenery Locusts have...

11 Herbs That Grow From Cuttings

Posted by Business Today | Dec 28, 2020 | AGRICULTURE, RURAL STORIES | 0

Here’re 11 Herbs that Grow from Cuttings, it’s an easy and less time-consuming method than seed propagation. You can save a lot of money by growing herbs from cuttings. And, don’t forget it’s an easy way to multiply your herbs...

Kharif sowing gets leg-up from favourable rains, coverage area grows 18%

Posted by Business Today | Jul 29, 2020 | AGRICULTURE, RURAL STORIES | 0

Sowing data of major kharif crops such as paddy, pulses, coarse cereals and oilseeds on July 24...

Govt plans to boost organic farming by doubling allocation, but experts say it’s anti Swadeshi

Posted by Business Today | Jul 29, 2020 | ORGANIC FARMING, RURAL STORIES | 0

The government has been promoting organic farming in the country through various central schemes....

Rooftop Farming: How urbanites are making a healthy transition towards homegrown food

Posted by Business Today | Jul 7, 2020 | GREENERY, Urban Stories | 0

Rooftop farming can be a viable option for urban agriculture on account of decreasing agricultural land, especially in Indian cities. It can play a significant role in urban environmental management and enhance the continuously...