Environment
Still Unprepared: Unveiling the Climate Vulnerability of Indian Banks
In a year marked by extreme weather events and climate challenges, India witnessed an alarming revelation about its banking sector's unpreparedness to confront climate risks. A groundbreaking analysis by the Bengaluru-based think tank Climate Risk Horizons has uncovered unsettling truths about the Indian banking landscape. The report titled "Still Unprepared" delves into the assessment...
Sewage treatment plants in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar among projects worth Rs 692 crore approved by National Mission for Clean Ganga
The Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved Seven projects worth around Rs. 692 crore. Out of these, four projects are dedicated to sewage management in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. National Mission for Clean Ganga or NMCG has so far sanctioned a total of 452 projects worth around Rs. 38,126...
World Nature Conservation Day 2023: Corporate responsibility towards making the planet greener
A planet full of fresh oxygen, greenery, clean air and pure water or a planet full of plastic and air pollution, lack of clean air to breathe and dirty water – which of the above would you like to leave behind for your coming generations? It’s high time that we wake up to our...
Going green: South Eastern Coalfields to invest Rs 169 crore for tree plantation in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of mining major Coal India Limited, has decided to invest a whopping Rs. 169 crores for tree plantation Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the states in which it operates. The plantation will be carried out for a period of five years from FY 2023-24 to 2027-28 with...
Climate-First Agri Companies Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture in India
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with significant implications for the agriculture sector. In India, where agriculture plays a vital role in the economy and the sustenance of millions of people, the need for climate-friendly agricultural practices has become increasingly important. Fortunately, several agri companies...
Platform launched to bolster CSR funding towards climate action in India
A new platform has been launched with the purpose of boosting corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding for climate action and supplementing India’s climate goals. The platform named ‘Earth Exponential’ has been launched by the India Climate Collaborative (ICC), a non-profit collective dedicated to accelerating climate action.
The newly launched platform will offer an opportunity to...
Adani group to build 20 GW hybrid renewable energy park in Gujarat
The Adani Group is planning to build a massive hybrid renewable energy park in Gujarat which will be capable of generating 20 GW of green energy. The park will be located in the middle of a desert, in Gujarat’s Khavda.
The project will be executed through Adani Green Energy (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of...
India’s Renewable Energy Sector Set for Major Expansion, Projections Suggest 45 GW Increase by 2025
India's renewable energy sector is poised for a significant expansion in the coming years. Projections indicate a surge of around 45 gigawatts (GW) by the fiscal year 2025, according to a recent report from CareEdge Ratings. This growth can be attributed to a robust project pipeline and an attractive bidding roadmap that is enticing...
Neglected Rural Air Pollution in India Poses Health Risks on Par with Urban Areas
Air pollution remains a significant environmental challenge in India, affecting both urban and rural areas. Recent data from 2022 revealed that the average annual levels of ultrafine particulate matter (PM) 2.5, a highly toxic air pollutant, were equally poor in rural India as in urban areas. This revelation has raised concerns about the Union...
South Eastern Coalfields to invest over Rs 1000 cr to develop solar power projects
South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), a coal-producing subsidiary of Coal India Ltd is moving towards becoming a net-zero energy company through solar energy projects. As part of the company’s strategy to expand business and achieve net zero energy goal, the Miniratna PSU has announced developing rooftop and ground mounted solar power projects of 600...
This NGO is Organising Workshops to raise Awareness on Environment for Government School Students
An NGO named Oyster, in collaboration with the Council for Green Revaluation (CGR), recently organized a two-day training program as part of the Geo Spirit Camp on Sustainable Development and Environmental Challenges. The training program aimed to equip its 28 members with the necessary knowledge and skills to address environmental issues. The event, held...
Red Alert: Houses collapse, cars, bridges swept away as heavy rain lashes Himachal Pradesh
Very heavy rainfall has flooded the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh with people being evacuate, houses and vehicles being swept away and traffic and power supply being disrupted. Waterlogging, landslides and flash floods caused by incessant rains have brought everything to a standstill in Himachal Pradesh. The state has been experiencing very heavy rainfall...
