The Indian government has approved a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources. This scheme is...
In an era of growing environmental awareness, plastic pollution remains a critical global challenge. In India, as rapid economic growth and a booming e-commerce sector intensify the plastic waste problem, a...
Water scarcity is rapidly emerging as one of the most pressing challenges of our time, bringing with it a host of complex issues that can no longer be overlooked. The limited availability of water threatens to...
In the 1960s, a chemical company based in Ganjam, Odisha, used mercury cell technology, which released significant amounts of elemental mercury into the environment over 4–5 decades. The industrial effluent...
Searching job titles like ‘Solar Technician’ or ‘Solar Engineer’ on India’s leading job portals, such as Naukri and Apna, it throws up 40-50 openings across the country...
Water scarcity is rapidly emerging as one of the most pressing challenges of our time, bringing with it a host of complex issues that can no longer be overlooked. The limited availability of water threatens to disrupt...
The fashion industry, while a powerhouse of creativity and culture, is also one of the most environmentally damaging sectors in the world. It contributes significantly to carbon emissions, depletes water resources, and...
In June, the French Senate passed a bill aimed at regulating fast fashion retailers, particularly targeting fast-fashion e-commerce platforms, in an effort to reduce the textile industry’s environmental footprint...
Climate-tech startup, Uravu Labs, has raised $1.2 million (~Rs 10 crores) in a Pre-Series A round led by Enrission India Capital and other investors like Echo River Capital, Inflection Point Ventures and AWE Funds...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to people across India and the world on the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga. The Prime Minister led the Yoga Day celebrations and...
One-third of food worldwide ends up in garbage bins and landfills. The statistics paint a sorry picture, as discarded food causes immense loss to society, the economy, and the environment. The wastage means that all the...
Taxes play a crucial role in addressing climate change by providing financial incentives, penalties and taxes that shape behaviour around greenhouse gas emissions, resource consumption, and investment in cleaner...
India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, Vikram Solar, is set to make its stock market debut. Founded in 2009, Kolkata-based Vikram Solar operates large solar PV module manufacturing facilities...
Solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer Goldi Solar has raised Rs 137.5 crore (~ US$16 million) from Zerodha co-founder and investor Nikhil Kamath. Founded in 2011 by Ishverbhai Dholakia, Goldi Solar is one of...
For the first time, portable solar panels have been installed on railway tracks by Indian Railways, marking a historic step towards green and sustainable rail transport. Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi, a production...
Gir National Park, located in Gujarat, is one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in India, primarily known for being the last refuge of the endangered Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica). The park covers an...
Leisurely walkers, fitness seekers, yoga souls, and playful children weave through their motions, while three towering Baobab trees stand nearby, watching over them with grace. Nestled in the heart of Lucknow, the...
Madhya Pradesh’s Madhav Tiger Reserve has become India’s latest entrant to its Tiger Reserve, taking the total tally to 58. The announcement was made by Mr Bhupender Yadav, Minister of India’s...
Visitors to Mahakumbh in Prayagraj will get the chance to witness a gathering of over 200 species of migratory and local birds, in a three-day International Bird Festival to be organized from February 16 to 18 2025. To...
If you visit the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal, you will likely be greeted by a large board carved with individual letters that read “WELCOME TO THE CITY of Lakes”. This board...
In 2021, the forest department of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) initiated a project which involved a GIS-based and QR-enabled survey to determine the total number of Chinar trees in Kashmir and their...
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