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From war machines to waste colonialism: How hypocrisy of West is harming planet's sustainability
Opinion

From war machines to waste colonialism: How hypocrisy of West is harming planet's sustainability

The world needs to tackle the environmental challenge collectively. Rich Western populations need to live more responsibly, limit consumption, and manage their own waste

Human population is 8 billion strong: Where does it leave space and resources for animals and other species?
Lifestyle

Human population is 8 billion strong: Where does it leave space and resources for animals and other species?

Nearly 20 plant and animal species are becoming extinct every hour according to a National Wildlife Federation report from the US

How India can mitigate climate change impact
India

How India can mitigate climate change impact

If we all work together to improve our relationship with the environment, India can serve as a model for sustainability to the rest of the world

Earth and soul | 10 Indian ways to reduce your carbon footprints
Lifestyle

Earth and soul | 10 Indian ways to reduce your carbon footprints

You will be surprised to know that the average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tonnes, while globally the average carbon footprint is closer to 4 tonnes

Why EV logistics push will lead to brighter and greener future
Tech

Why EV logistics push will lead to brighter and greener future

Electric mobility has become one of the most promising strategies for decarbonising the global eCommerce and logistics market

Budget 2022: Steel sector seeks accelerated infra spend, fiscal incentives for cleaner tech
Business

Budget 2022: Steel sector seeks accelerated infra spend, fiscal incentives for cleaner tech

Union Budget 2022-23: After a gap of seven years, new investment activity in the steel sector has seen a rebound following the earnings surge of steel companies

How climate change is increasing business solvency risk
World

How climate change is increasing business solvency risk

As climate change presents a real threat to ecosystems and habitats, it poses a domino threat to survival of businesses as solvency risk gets exacerbated

We The Change: Climate change is accelerating floods and India needs enhanced forecasting to adapt
World

We The Change: Climate change is accelerating floods and India needs enhanced forecasting to adapt

Despite decades of modernisation efforts, the Central Water Commission (CWC) does not have ‘real-time data’ on floods and depends on manual data for its policymaking.

Tweak these three aspects to live a more sustainable life and decrease your carbon footprint
science

Tweak these three aspects to live a more sustainable life and decrease your carbon footprint

Reducing your climate footprint is not just about buying “green” stuff: it’s also about avoiding consumption in the first place.

Lenovo extends 'carbon offset' service to customers in India, Asia Pacific
News & Analysis

Lenovo extends 'carbon offset' service to customers in India, Asia Pacific

Customers can choose from a range of projects overseen by the UN and ClimeCo, a voluntary carbon credits producer in the US.

Carbon Watch: An Android app that lets you assess your carbon footprint, suggests how to reduce it
India

Carbon Watch: An Android app that lets you assess your carbon footprint, suggests how to reduce it

While the app focuses on the feedback received by the residents of Chandigarh, it can be used by anyone in the country, as long as they have an Android phone.

Narendra Modi holds series of meetings to boost economy, attract foreign investment during coronavirus crisis
Business

Narendra Modi holds series of meetings to boost economy, attract foreign investment during coronavirus crisis

Narendra Modi reviewed the state of investments, the defence and aerospace sector and the mine and mineral sector.

Reducing carbon footprint: How Microsoft, Google, others are working towards a cleaner atmosphere
News & Analysis

Reducing carbon footprint: How Microsoft, Google, others are working towards a cleaner atmosphere

Apple last March said that it had reduced carbon emissions by 64 percent since 2011.

Microsoft to erase its carbon footprint from atmosphere by 2030: Satya Nadella
News & Analysis

Microsoft to erase its carbon footprint from atmosphere by 2030: Satya Nadella

Microsoft plans to create a 'Climate Innovation Fund,' to speed up the development of carbon removal technology.

Singer-songwriter Ankur Tewari explains the inspiration behind his new single Dhuaan Dhuaan
Entertainment

Singer-songwriter Ankur Tewari explains the inspiration behind his new single Dhuaan Dhuaan

Ankur Tewari, indie singer-songwriter and the music supervisor of Gully Boy, discusses his new single, and the trend of remixes in Bollywood.

Lowering carbon footprint: Only 1 in 4 Indians will ditch air travel for greener options, finds study
Business

Lowering carbon footprint: Only 1 in 4 Indians will ditch air travel for greener options, finds study

About 37 percent Indians on the other hand would take the transport with a lower carbon footprint–Railways, for example — if it is at par with air travel,

Amazon reveals its carbon footprint, vows to rely on renewable energy by 2030
News & Analysis

Amazon reveals its carbon footprint, vows to rely on renewable energy by 2030

It has ordered 100,000 electric vans that will start delivering packages to shoppers’ doorsteps in 2021.

Lufthansa airways allows flyers to buy climate-friendly fuel for the plane
News & Analysis

Lufthansa airways allows flyers to buy climate-friendly fuel for the plane

Passengers who opt to donate toward reforestation measures pay a 165-euro surcharge for the same flight.

Trees aren't a silver bullet for climate change, should be part of larger action plan
science

Trees aren't a silver bullet for climate change, should be part of larger action plan

There is an urgency to define a portfolio of Natural Climate Solutions for India that manages carbon & water.