Environment

The Government of Telanagna has successfully completed installing 2KW solar systems at 11 government schools in Warangal district. Not only installation, these units have also started generating power already. This initiative is part of the state’s decision to install solar photovoltaic power units for renovation of government schools under the ‘Mana Ooru – Mana...

Honourable Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminded global citizens of their responsibility towards battling Climate change. In his words, “Climate change cannot be fought from conference tables alone. It has to be fought from the dinner tables in every home.” The Prime Minister said this at a World Bank Event titled ‘Making it Personal: How...

Honourable Minister for Forests, Cultural Affairs, Fisheries, Government of Maharashtra, Sudhir Mungantiwar has suggested carving out a section for CER or Corporate Environmental Responsibility in the Companies Act 2013. Mungantiwar said this at an event in Mumbai on Thursday. Corporate Environmental Responsibility Addressing the gathering at the event, the honourable Minister said, “Along with CSR (Corporate...

Deforestation Inc., an investigation organised by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and 39 media partners, has uncovered how certification bodies such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and others are used to validate forest products linked to Indigenous rights abuses, illegal logging, and unsustainable deforestation. The mission of certification bodies such as the...

Blockchain technology can play a significant role in facilitating the transition toward a circular economy by enabling transparency, traceability, and trust among participants in circular value chains. The circular economy is an economic model that aims to minimize waste and maximize the use of resources by keeping materials in use for as long as possible....

A total of 50 lakes, 25 belonging to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and the rest under the jurisdiction of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) will be rejuvenated with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds by private companies in Hyderabad. Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development of Telangana, K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated the...

A new research paper has stated that India is responsible for 4.8% of global climate change. The paper, titled "National contributions to climate change due to historical emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide since 1850", was published in the Nature journal. The paper, authored by researchers from Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, School...

In a green initiative, the Government of Odisha is planning to install solar rooftop power system in government colleges across the state. The colleges are mostly located in capital Bhubaneswar, Puri, Sambalpur, Balasore, Sundargarh and Ganjam districts. These include government colleges as well as Teacher Education Institutes. Solar energy is a sustainable energy source, has...

Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar has launched a new sustainability campaign aimed at raising awareness about the urgent need for climate action. The campaign, called Climate Warrior, is part of the actress' ongoing efforts to promote environmentalism and encourage her fans and followers to make more sustainable choices in their daily lives. Pednekar's Commitment to Environment...

Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, has taken a bold step towards environmental conservation by launching the nation's first commercial reforestation project. The Government announced the launch of Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana, which aims to plant 15 crore trees over the next five years. The state government has partnered with two private companies, Dabur...

Tizit, Nagaland: Making plywood, but sourcing the wood without causing much harm to the environment. Sounds surprising? This is exactly what Greenply Industries Limited is doing. In an attempt to maintain ecological harmony and ensure zero net deforestation, Greenply is planting more trees than they are cutting for making what they call ‘zero-emission plywood’....

World Meteorological Day is celebrated annually on the 23rd of March to mark the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. The day is observed to raise awareness of the significance of meteorology and the role of the WMO in promoting sustainable development and improving people's lives worldwide. The theme for World Meteorological...