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India to see 12-fold increase in energy storage systems by 2031-32
Energy storage systems are set for a boom across the value chain-cell manufacturing and components of cells, as per a report by SBI Capital Markets. This they said would be aided by various helpful government directives and elevated demands.
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India could lose a quarter of its economy by 2070 – here’s why
India faces significant risks from climate change, including sea-level rise, extreme heat, and seve…
OPINION: How green motivators are shaping consumer choices — a fresh look at Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
Originally developed to explain workplace motivation, Herzberg’s theory can also shed light on how …
What is ‘greenwashing’ and why is the Consumer Protection Authority cracking down on it?
Ever noticed products advertising themselves as "green" or "natural"? India's CCPA issues new guide…
A shocking new study has found that EV buyers still have bigger carbon footprints than petrol vehicle owners — here’s why
A Finnish study has revealed that EV owners often have higher carbon footprints due to their wealth…
LNG, which will fuel a third of India's heavy duty trucks soon, has a 30% bigger greenhouse gas footprint than coal: study
According to a draft policy by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India plans to fuel a thi…
Gen Z and Alpha-ers are set to outlive polar bears, if we don’t act in time
Polar bears, once thriving in the Arctic, now face a dire future due to unprecedented melting of se…
Plastic giant Tupperware is on its knees: is this good or bad for the environment?
Tupperware's recent bankruptcy filing has shocked us, mothers, and environmentalists alike. But is …
India should not be seen as 3rd or 4th-largest GHG emitter due to low per capita emissions: Minister
India is home to 17 per cent of the world's population, but its share of global carbon emissions is…
Environment Minister responds to Jairam Ramesh's concerns over Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project
In a letter dated August 21, Yadav assured that "exemplary mitigation measures" have been put in pl…
India only G20 nation to achieve climate targets, its efforts surprise world: PM Modi
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, he said the f…
Global electricity demand is forecast to grow by around 4% in 2024
The world's demand for electricity is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economi…
Long-term policy support necessary for EV segment growth: Lohia
Phase II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) India sche…
Tata Steel launches carbon bank to make CO2 a future value-creating asset
Private steel major Tata Steel recently launched a carbon bank, a virtual repository through which …
World Bank approves USD 1.5 billion to support India's low-carbon energy sector
This second financing stimulus will support green reforms to boost the production of green hydrogen…
Scientists are trying to make cows sweatier to help protect the world against climate change
The problem is that when cattle get too hot, they stop eating. This decline in appetite will affect…
The educational gap between poorer and richer households is growing in India and much of Asia, thanks to climate change
According to a UNESCO report, high temperatures are leading to poorer grades and worsened performan…
World No-Tobacco Day: As the menace of cigarette butt pollution continues, Lee Cooper weaves jeans out of them
Each pair of these eco-jeans cleans up approximately 600 cigarette butts! The jeans have passed all…
This UK company is selling chips in a fully biodegradable “paper” bag; is this the future of single-use packaging?
The plastic alternative can be recycled, re-pulped, composted, and even breaks down in anaerobic en…
Luxury “floating” beach unveiled in France; Critics term it an “ecological aberration”
The luxury “island” features a restaurant, bar lounge, and freshwater swimming pool. Crafted at a c…
The summer of 2023 was hotter than any season since the Chola Empire 2000 years ago!
Using the age rings inside tree trunks, scientists were able to extract climatic data spanning the …
As rain and snow events become more intense, so could our earthquakes, study finds
A groundbreaking study has found that certain weather phenomena — particularly heavy snowfall and r…
Dirty laundry? Major clothing companies like Zara and H&M under scrutiny for allegedly fuelling deforestation in Brazil
Earthsight traced the journey of 816,000 tons of cotton from Brazil to major fashion brands. This c…