Environment

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...

Water is the most essential natural resource on our planet, and World Water Day, celebrated on March 22 every year, reminds us of the importance of water conservation and management. With climate change and population growth, water scarcity has become a global issue, and it is crucial to find sustainable solutions to manage our...

Forests are one of the most important natural resources on the planet. They play a vital role in our lives, providing a range of benefits from economic to environmental. Forests are home to millions of species; they protect the soil from erosion; and provide oxygen for the air we breathe. However, their importance goes...

Are you a resident of Uttar Pradesh planning to buy an EV? Then here is a piece of news which is bound to bring a smile on your face! With an aim of encouraging sustainability, the Yogi Adityanath-led Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced that they will do away with road tax and registration...

Air pollution is one of the most significant environmental challenges facing the world today, with severe consequences for human health and the environment. The issue of air pollution is particularly acute in India, where millions of people are exposed to high levels of pollution every day. The country has been struggling to control the...

Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) calls for access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Achieving this goal is crucial for ensuring economic growth, social development, and environmental sustainability. However, this goal remains out of reach for millions of people around the world, including many in India. To achieve SDG 7,...

Some are creating organic colours with dried flowers while some are playing Holi with flower petals! Children across India are spreading a colourful yet sustainable message this Holi! Schools in different parts of India are teaching children how to create organic colours without using any harmful chemicals which are harsh on our skin and hair....

In honour of India's 75th Republic Day, the country has undergone a number of good shifts and improvements. There will be a slew of new medical facilities opening in Bengaluru and other southern cities, cultural performances all over the country as part of the Vande Bharat competition, unveiling of Vande Bharat train, Mumbai metro,...

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has received the first set of SWITCH EiV 22 double-decker buses from manufacturing company Switch Mobility Ltd. These state-of-the-art e electric air-conditioned buses are also carbon-neutral. Sharing his excitement over the same, Ashok Leyland Executive Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja tweeted Monday evening, “It is yet another milestone achievement for...

After cutting open a packet of Maggi, we put the noodles in saucepan for boiling and throw away its plastic wrapper in the dustbin. After opening a packet of biscuit at tea time, we tend to put the biscuits inside a container and the plastic wrapper ends up in the dustbin. Same happens to...

As the world battles for sustainability and people are looking for more eco-friendly alternatives, especially to plastic in their day to day lives, contributing a step ahead in this path is UttarPradesh-based Company Yash Pakka Ltd, which has started manufacturing an innovative range of eco-friendly, compostable and biodegradable tableware products under their brand CHUK. Established...

Lenovo announced its goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a partnership between the UN Global Compact, CDP and World Wide Fund for Nature – making it the first PC and smartphone maker and one of only 139 companies in the...