Environment
Platform launched to bolster CSR funding towards climate action in India
A new platform has been launched with the purpose of boosting corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding for climate action and supplementing India’s climate goals....
Adani group to build 20 GW hybrid renewable energy park in Gujarat
The Adani Group is planning to build a massive hybrid renewable energy park in Gujarat which will be capable of generating 20 GW of...
India’s Renewable Energy Sector Set for Major Expansion, Projections Suggest 45 GW Increase by 2025
India's renewable energy sector is poised for a significant expansion in the coming years. Projections indicate a surge of around 45 gigawatts (GW) by...
India's Renewable Energy Sector Set for Major Expansion, Projections Suggest 45 GW Increase by 2025
India's renewable energy sector is poised for a significant expansion in the coming years. Projections indicate a surge of around 45 gigawatts (GW) by...
Neglected Rural Air Pollution in India Poses Health Risks on Par with Urban Areas
Air pollution remains a significant environmental challenge in India, affecting both urban and rural areas. Recent data from 2022 revealed that the average annual...
South Eastern Coalfields to invest over Rs 1000 cr to develop solar power projects
South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), a coal-producing subsidiary of Coal India Ltd is moving towards becoming a net-zero energy company through solar energy projects....
This NGO is Organising Workshops to raise Awareness on Environment for Government School Students
An NGO named Oyster, in collaboration with the Council for Green Revaluation (CGR), recently organized a two-day training program as part of the Geo...
Red Alert: Houses collapse, cars, bridges swept away as heavy rain lashes Himachal Pradesh
Very heavy rainfall has flooded the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh with people being evacuate, houses and vehicles being swept away and traffic...
$1.4 Billion Fund Unveiled to Combat Global Environmental Crises
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has made a historic announcement, unveiling a groundbreaking funding initiative of $1.4 billion. This unprecedented fund aims to rapidly...
World Bank approves $1.5 Billion for low-carbon energy in India
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $1.5 billion in financing to accelerate India’s development of low-carbon energy. The financing aims to...
Government of India Drafts Green Credit Programme, to Incentivise Sustainable Actions
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India has introduced a pioneering initiative known as the Green Credit Programme (GCP) implementation rules...
International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023: 5 sustainable alternatives to plastic bags
Plastic pollution is increasingly becoming a huge challenge across the world. In fact it has become one of the most pressing environmental issues in...