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IPE calls for CO2 emission permit trading

The International Petroleum Exchange in London unveiled proposals to develop trading in carbon dioxide emission permits. The IPE submitted its response to last year's Kyoto summit on climate change,

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- Rare species of reptiles, amphibians spotted in Gir forests

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06/05/1998

Eleven new species of reptiles and six of amphibians have been spotted and documented for the first time in the Gir forests, the last home of Asiatic lions. These animals after due documentation,

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Crackdown on pollution-causing vehicles on cards

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06/05/1998

A major crackdown on the pollution causing vehicles in the twin cities is about to be launched with 100 to 150 per cent increase in the penalties. Though the earlier condition of not supplying fuel

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EU High Court rejects challenge to beef ban

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06/05/1998

The European Court of Justice let the ban on worldwide exports of British beef stand, rejecting an attempt by the British government to have it declared

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- Plants show ways to boost solar energy

Scientists are taking a leaf out of nature's book in an attempt to make the world's cheapest, most efficient solar panels. The researchers at the American Department of Energy's Los Alamos Laboratory

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Babbit sets plan to change endangered species list

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06/05/1998

The Clinton Administration will announce plans to remove dozens of once-rare creatures from the government's official 'endangered" list, declaring victory in staving off extinction for such powerful

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Most powerful explosion since the big bang challenges gamma ray burst theories

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06/05/1998

A recently detected cosmic gamma ray burst released a hundred times more energy than previously therorized, making it the most powerful explosion since the creation of the universe in the Big Bang.

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- Development plans fail to help Tripura tribals

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06/05/1998

Tribals of Tripura are flooded with too many development projects but many of these projects fall through as they are unsuitable for them, experts in tribal research and development in Agartala say.

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Decks cleared for national blood transfusion policy

The way for the enunciation of a national policy on various aspects of blood transfusion Council approving the recommendations of a three-member experts committee in this regard. The proposed policy

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Environment reports wait as minister travels

There is no progress so far in respect of reports submitted by two high-level official panels, one concerning conservation of India's biodiveristy resources and another on expansion of green cover.

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