Environment
Volks Energie to set up 9 solar photovoltaic power...
May 6, 2025
To support clean energy use, energy storage company Volks Energie will establish15 KWP solar photovoltaic power plants with nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery systems at nine sites along the Jagdishpur–Haldia–Bokaro–Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL), managed by gas producer GAIL...
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Increasing threat of heatwaves on Indian economy
May 2, 2025
India has witnessed a significant increase in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves in recent years. In 2024, the country experienced its hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring above 45°C in several regions. In 2025, many parts of India, including Delhi, Rajkot in ...
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From coral reefs to puppet shows: Art making clima...
April 27, 2025
As part of its three-part series, Kri Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation working in the fields of arts, social development, and knowledge creation organised a talk on Climate Change and the Arts, focussing on the integration of art with the pressing global concern of clima...
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Fast fashion runs into sustainable fashion
April 23, 2025
The fashion industry, a cornerstone of global culture and economy, is at a crossroads. On the one side lies fast fashion, a juggernaut of mass production and rapid consumption. On the other hand, sustainable fashion is emerging as a counter-movement, advocating for environmental ...
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Climate Asia to host 4th annual conference in New ...
April 17, 2025
Environmental non-governmental organisation (NGO) Climate Asia is set to host the fourth edition of its annual conference in New Delhi on April 22 with an aim to focus on local leadership in climate action. In a press statement, Climate Asia says that the event, titled Mitti Ki B...
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University of Glasgow researchers develop biodegra...
April 2, 2025
Researchers from the University of Glasgow, a public research university in Scotland, have developed innovative biodegradable soil sensors that could revolutionise agriculture by enhancing crop yields while minimizing electronic waste. In a press statement, the university says th...
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World Water Day: Pollution aggravates water scarci...
March 22, 2025
India is home to a vast number of revered rivers, deeply embedded for centuries in the country’s cultural, spiritual, and socio-economic fabric. These rivers, such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada and Godavari, are not only sacred to millions but also serve as a critical source of...
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Below 2°: Melting art installation on climate cha...
March 20, 2025
The issue of climate change is no longer a subject only for discussions at global summits or elitist gatherings like the World Economic Forum at Davos in Switzerland, but the issue is serious enough to get into every aspect of life, including art as artists have begun to turn to ...
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Mahraji apple’s decline threatens Kashmir’s fr...
March 20, 2025
The Mahraji apple, once a beloved winter tradition in Kashmir, is quietly fading away. Its unique flavour and long shelf life made it a cherished part of familial memories, but rising costs and competition from faster-ripening varieties are pushing it into obscurity. This iconic ...
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Air pollution tightens grip across India with Byrn...
March 16, 2025
For the sixth consecutive year, Delhi has been named the world’s most polluted national capital, according to the World Air Quality Report by Swiss monitoring company IQAir. The report also reveals that 13 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in ...
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