Environment
CSR-Rejuvenated Water Bodies in East Bengaluru are Declining
The residents of East Bengaluru are worried of the worsening state of water bodies in villages outside BBMP limits, caused due to sewage and...
Cleaner Cities Face High Death Rates from Air Pollution Spikes: Study
According to a new study, a spike in air pollution in the cities of India that are generally known to have cleaner air may...
Rs 2,000 crore Bioplastic Park coming up in Uttar Pradesh
In an attempt to curb environmental pollution caused by petroleum-based plastics, the Government of Uttar Pradesh led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is setting...
India Taking Steps towards Sustainable Infrastructure Construction, Use Steel Slag in Roads
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...
India to Host First-Ever International Solar Festival
India is geared up to host the first ever International Solar Festival in September 2024, as announced by the International Solar Alliance in New...
Climate Change causes Increase in Number of Warm Nights in Indian Cities by 32%: Global Report
India has been witness to a significant increase in the number of warm nights over the last decade as a result of climate change....
77% Indians demand Stronger Actions against Climate Change: UNDP Report
The recent heatwave across north India has claimed lives of over 190 homeless people in New Delhi in 9 days, according to a report...
Adani Group to invest $100 billion in Green Energy Projects, says Gautam Adani
Adani Group has committed to invest more than $100 billion in green energy projects to accelerate energy transition, and in enhancing manufacturing capacity to...
National Highways to get green cover with NHAI’s Miyawaki plantation
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...
World far off on environment, health and hunger goals: UN report
According to a United Nations report, the world far off from achieving most of the sustainable development goals set in 2015, such as tackling...
Turning ambition to action on reducing plastic consumption
As a society, we rely on plastic heavily for practicality, convenience, and safety. From medicine packets and food packaging to mobile phone cases, demand...
Insurance helped 46K women to not slog in Heatwave
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...