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10 mn plastic bags consumed per minute worldwide, enough to wrap around earth 7 times: UN
A UN report warns that if current consumption patterns do not improve, there will be about 12 billion tons of plastic litter in land-fills and natural environment by 2050
2 min read8 Jun 2018India’s approach at global climate talks had undergone major change: Erik Solheim
Erik Solheim, executive director of UN Environment, says energy, city mobility and transformation of the agriculture sector are three major areas India needs to focus on to tackle climate change
1 min read22 Feb 2018US exit won’t deter Paris climate deal as India, China showing strong leadership: UN
The US decision to leave the Paris climate deal doesn't deter global efforts as China, India are showing strong leadership, says UN environment chief Erik Solheim
3 min read2 Jun 2017Greenhouse gas emissions set to bust global climate pact in 2030: UN report
Emissions in 2030 are expected to reach 54-56 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, far above the level of 42 billion tonnes needed to have a chance of limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius this century
1 min read3 Nov 2016Norwegian envoy ready to testify to Sri Lanka war crimes
Erik Solheim said atrocities were committed in final months of war, did not give details
2 min read8 Jun 2014About $5 bn seen for forests in climate plan
About $5 bn seen for forests in climate plan
2 min read5 May 2010India should take the lead in imposing a cap on emissions
India should take the lead in imposing a cap on emissions
4 min read11 Feb 2009Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared