Environment
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...
World Bank to provide loan of $300 million for school education in Chhattisgarh and $200 million for power sector reforms in Himachal Pradesh
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $300 million (Rs 2460 crore) loan to help expand and improve the quality of...
Mumbai Rains: Heavy rain lashes city and suburbs, IMD issues orange alert
Residents of Mumbai woke up to incessant heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rains in...
The Function of PR in Promoting ESG Policies for Sustainable Business Growth
ESG (environmental, social, and governance) policies are an increasingly important component of contemporary corporations. The goal is to make sure businesses function sustainably, reduce...
Indian Railways to Become Net-Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030
Indian Railways, the country's largest consumer of electricity, has set an ambitious goal of becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. The initiative was...