Environment

Scientists had predicted that the then largest on-record iceberg in the world, B15, would take many generations to melt. But by March 2020 the massive iceblock, the size of Connecticut, had broken off the coast of Antarctica – a telling impact of climate change. Ever since the climate change dialogue in the 1990s, modern civilization...

It has been emphasised over and over again – climate change is not a phenomenon of the future. It is the phenomenon of now. Several parts of the country are experiencing record temperatures after long periods of winter, with heatwaves forecast in numerous states. Since the India meteorological department (met department or IMD) began...

The rising energy prices across the globe has significantly increased the living cost. Amid such inflation, saving every penny is enterprising. Doing so while also conserving energy is a definite bonus. According to British Gas study, shutting off so-called vampire gadgets may save UK families an average of £147 per year, and also prevent...

With the goals stated at the COP26 climate summit, India is working to become a carbon-neutral nation. How will this be accomplished? Individual districts and states will be able to meet the targets if they work together to expand on the existing model for long-term sustainability. In line with this, the Palli village in...

Sir David Attenborough, a beloved British broadcaster was accorded the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award by the UN Environment Program (UNEP). He is only the fifth person in the world to receive this honour. What is the 'Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award'? The UNEP's Champions of the Earth award was established in...

The pressing need for sustainable agricultural practices is a global concern. Out of the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as proposed by the United Nations in 2015, the ‘End of Hunger’ goal lays a primary focus on sustainable agriculture, and one of its 2030 targets is to ensure the full implementation of food production...

International Mother Earth Day aka Earth Day is observed every year on April 22. The day is marked to raise awareness about the rising levels of pollution and other activities that hurt the environment, either directly or indirectly, and lead to the planet's annihilation. According to earthday.org, Earth Day aims to “build the world’s...

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation have named Mumbai the "2021 Tree City of the World." The city is second in the country to receive the title after Hyderabad which was awarded with the honor for the second consecutive year. The award was given to the two...

The geographical location of Israel is not very favorable for development and progress. Despite that, the country has flourished tremendously. How did it make this possible? The answer is sustainability. In Israel, sustainable development is not a frill or a buzzword; it is a necessity for improving the well-being of current and future generations. One...

Climate change is slowly but steadily destroying our world, and its repercussions have been looming over us for several years, jeopardizing a healthy and safe life on Earth. Sustainable living has long been touted as a guaranteed method to avert the consequences of climate change. However, it is frequently dismissed as a fad. It's...

Nupur Recyclers, a market leader in metal scrap processing and recycling, is looking forward to address the country's growing e-waste problem. The company has played a key role in bringing order to the highly fragmented recycling sector and it is now looking to acquire / partner with an e-waste management company in India with...

Procter & Gamble India today announced that it has become ‘plastic waste neutral’ in the past year (April 2021 – March 2022). P&G has collected, processed, and recycled over 19,000 MT of post-consumer plastic packaging waste from across the country which is more than the amount of plastic packaging in its products sold in a year. With this announcement, the company...