Environment

Indian states like Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have stood by Himachal Pradesh in this hour of crisis as India’s popular tourist destination Himachal Pradesh is battling a natural disaster and people are losing their lives. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu took to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday morning, urging people to refrain from non-essential...

In a first in India, state-owned power giant NTPC is all set to begin trial run of intracity Hydrogen Buses in Leh. With the goal of making Ladakh Carbon-Neutral, NTPC (formerly National Thermal Power Corporation) is setting up Hydrogen Fuelling Station, Solar Plant and providing five Fuel Cell buses for operation on intracity routes...

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, as set by the United Nations, is dedicated to ensuring access to sustainable, reliable, affordable and modern energy solutions for all by 2030. It recognizes that access to clean and affordable energy is vital for many areas of economic and social development. This includes poverty eradication, food production, clean...

Water scarcity has evolved into a critical global concern, casting its shadow over numerous regions worldwide. A convergence of factors, including rapid population growth, escalating urbanization, unchecked industrialization, the looming spectre of climate change, and ineffective water management practices, has coalesced to give rise to the widespread spectre of water scarcity. The ramifications of...

Trees absorb harmful carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen which is crucial for our survival. But not only this, trees also help to filter the water we drink, and provide habitat to over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity apart from being a major source of medicines. Top companies operating in India often...

In the intricate world of international trade agreements, where economic interests often take centre stage, a surprising twist has occurred that underscores the growing influence of environmental concerns. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), a groundbreaking trade pact involving thirteen nations, has encountered an unexpected obstacle—an anti-whaling provision that has thrown the entire agreement into...

In recent years, the world has been witnessing a growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental consciousness. Among the numerous avenues explored to mitigate the adverse impacts of fossil fuel consumption, biofuels have emerged as a promising solution. In the Indian context, the promotion of biofuels has gained significant momentum, not only for their potential...

Mumbai, 8 August 2023 – The CSR Journal is delighted to announce the official opening of applications for The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023, a momentous event commemorating a decade of dedicated efforts in advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India. Corporations across the nation are invited to participate in this prestigious event and...

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...

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...

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...

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...