Environment

India has been constructing highways at a phenomenal pace with the the National Highways itself having increased 60 per cent to 1,46,145 km in 2023, from 91,287 km in 2014 and a huge developing country like India is going to need a lot more. This infrastructure boom requires a large amount of concrete and...

India is geared up to host the first ever International Solar Festival in September 2024, as announced by the International Solar Alliance in New Delhi. India is laying major focus on transitioning to solar energy for public infrastructure. It is also making significant investments in setting up renewable energy infrastructure, including setting up of solar...

India has been witness to a significant increase in the number of warm nights over the last decade as a result of climate change. According to a global report, conducted by non-profit Climate Central and consulting initiative Climate Trends, the study has revealed that Jalpaiguri in northern West Bengal’s Doors region is the most...

The recent heatwave across north India has claimed lives of over 190 homeless people in New Delhi in 9 days, according to a report by a Delhi-based NGO. Between June 11 and 19, a total of 192 homeless people died, a report by the Centre for Holistic Development said. This data was obtained from the...

Adani Group has committed to invest more than $100 billion in green energy projects to accelerate energy transition, and in enhancing manufacturing capacity to produce all the major components required for generation of green energy. In order to achieve this, the conglomerate, apart from building solar parks and wind farms, is also building major...

With an aim to enhance green cover of India’s National Highways, The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is taking initiatives to plant trees through the Miyawaki method of tree plantation. Miyawaki method is a unique Japanese approach to ecological restoration and afforestation development. If the Miyawaki plantation in Delhi/NCR is successful, the government...

According to a United Nations report, the world far off from achieving most of the sustainable development goals set in 2015, such as tackling poverty and hunger. The report also cites funding shortfalls, geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.N.’s annual Sustainable Development Report ranks the performance of its 193 member states in implementing...

As a society, we rely on plastic heavily for practicality, convenience, and safety. From medicine packets and food packaging to mobile phone cases, demand for plastics has grown in tandem with society’s changing habits. In 2021, global plastics production was reported to have doubled since the beginning of the century to almost 400 million...

Recent heatwave in India has claimed lives of over 80 people, and over 25,000 people suffered from a heatstroke. The temperatures touched close to 50 in so many areas. Despite these harsh conditions, there were several people who had to do hard labour to earn a living. It is a difficult choice millions of daily...

As monsoon arrives in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started taking steps so that any untoward incident which may lead to loss of lives can be avoided. The civic body has put up posters at several places in the city and distributing leaflets to alert the citizens. Branches of trees falling and even...

Health concerns and chronic illnesses in Indian have been at a consistant rise and maybe it is time to straighten your back and start thinking about how and why is it that the land of Yoga and home cooking has taken a u-turn when it comes to leading a healthier lifestyle. Is it simply...

Climate change is not just a concern for the environment that we live in, but also poses a major threat to human life and economy of the world as revealed by new studies and reports. A recent study published has revealed that the world will lose 19 per cent of its income by 2050...