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Greenland’s Glaciers: Accelerating Melting And Its Global Implications

Greenland's glaciers are melting five times faster than two decades ago! This alarming trend threatens global sea levels and ecosystems. Discover the latest findings on this critical issue.

India And Pakistan Engage In Indus Water Treaty Negotiations

India Seeks Review of 1960 Agreement Amidst Changing Geopolitical Landscape and Water Management Challenges.

Godrej Industries Group & Bhamla Foundation Drive Environmental Action With #BhoomiNamaskar Campaign

Godrej Industries Group, In Partnership With The Bhamla Foundation, Has Undertaken A Significant Endeavour To Raise Awareness Towards Land Degradation With A four-pronged Campaign Titled #BhoomiNamaskar.

A Tech Enthusiast Embarks On A Mission To Rejuvenate Bangalore’s Lakes, Even From Miles Away, Leaving A Positive Impact On The Community.

Dream to Reality : SayTrees Introduction

Educating Bengaluru Citizens: How People Can Come Together to Collectively Shift To Sustainable Practices

Inequitable Access To Water Is A Pressing Issue In Bengaluru, With Marginalized Communities Often Facing Acute Water Shortages.

Nation Builders 2024 – Mahindra:  Forging a Resilient Future, Anchoring National Development

Mahindra's unwavering dedication to social responsibility exemplifies its role as a catalyst for transformation

A Potential Threat To Health: Groundbreaking Study Reveals Alarming Presence Of Nanoplastics In Bottled Water

While the issue of microplastics has gained attention in recent years, this study delves into the largely uncharted territory of nanoplastics, raising concerns about the potential impact on human health and the environment.

Things To Know About Charging Your Electric Two-Wheeler

Electric Bikes Have Gained Immense Popularity In Recent Times

Godrej And IRCTC Join Hands To Celebrate The International Year Of Millets

Championing Millets: Godrej Yummiez and IRCTC's Nutritious Railway Partnership

New Study By IITR Highlights Alarming Link Between Automobile Emissions & Air Pollution

A recent report from the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) has shown that air pollution during the 2022-2023 period was primarily caused by automobiles. The report mentioned that registered vehicles had increased by 6.3% since 2022.

Study Confirms Menstrual Cups Reduce Non-Biodegradable Waste by 99%

A new study by scientist Soumya Swaminathan reveals that a woman generates around 14.1 kg of non-biodegradable waste in a lifetime if she uses commercially manufactured disposable sanitary pads. However, if she uses menstrual cups, she will yield.06 kg of non-biodegradable waste.

World Meteorological Congress Approves Global Greenhouse Gas Watch

The new Global Greenhouse Gas Watch will fill critical information gaps, providing an integrated, operational framework under all space-based and surface-based observing systems under one roof, along with modelling and data assimilation capabilities.

Recycled Plastic Is More Toxic Than Original Parts, Can Lead To Microplastic Pollution: Greenpeace

The report comes as independent research has found breaking down plastics for recycling scatters microplastic pollution into the environment.

Half Of World’s Lakes And Reservoirs Drying Up, Says Study

Comprised of scientists from the US, France, and Saudi Arabia, the team looked at Earth's biggest 1,972 lakes and reservoirs, using observations from satellites from 1992-2020.

Asia’s April Heatwaves Were ‘30 Times More Likely’ Because Of Climate Change: Scientists

The region witnessed temperatures above 40 degrees last month, with Bangladesh at its hottest in 50 years, Thailand registering a record 45 degrees, and Laos exceeding 42 degrees.

Plastic Pollution Could Be Reduced By 80% By 2040, Says UN

The changes would bring billions of dollars worth of benefits between now and 2040, as stated by the report. The same would be achieved by reducing the damage caused by plastics to health, the environment, and the climate.

Despite Cleanliness Drives, Faecal Bacteria Levels Remain High In River Ganga

The Union's state minister for Jal Shakti, Vishweshwar Tudu on February 13th informed the Parliament that the Namami Gange Program had successfully lowered the Ganga River's pollution load. He added that the Centre had started 409 projects to clean up the river since 2014, with a budget of Rs 32,912.40 crore.

Tackling Plastic Pollution: DTPC To Make Eco-Bricks Using Waste Generated At Tourist Spots In Thiruvananthapuram

The project aims to create eco-bricks with plastic waste generated at tourism destinations in the Thiruvananthapuram district and use them to set up sustainable tourist structures and amenities.

Bisleri Greener Promise: A Sustainable Campaign For A Greener Future

The holistic approach to water security, plastic recycling, and creating a circular economy is evidence of Bisleri's dedication to being a responsible corporate.

Govt Proposes Wildlife Corridor With Road Project To Protect Animals

From pipes for snakes to safe platforms for elephants, the proposed wildlife corridor looks to avoid human-wildlife conflicts across the Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand economic corridor.

Drinking Disparities! Billion-Dollar Bottled Water Industry Holds Back Countries From Sustainable Development

Despite UN goals to make safe drinking water accessible to all, the bottled water industry has been holding hundreds of countries back from reaching the goal anytime soon. It has exploited groundwater levels, contributed to plastic pollution, and widened the disparity between billions of people who lack access to safe water and those who enjoy water as a luxury.

‘Tiles Tougher Than Cement’: Here’s How This Egyptian Startup Is Resolving Plastic Waste Menace

TileGreen, by turning more than five billion plastic bags into tiles "tougher than cement," provides a solution for two problems at one go - tonnes of waste entering the Mediterranean Sea and high levels of building sector emissions.

Integrating Industry Practices & Sustainability: How Businesses Can Attain SDGs?

SDG-led solutions were to enable businesses to manage their risks, anticipate consumer demands, strengthen supply chains and build positions in growth markets.

Going Green! Bharat Petroleum Launches E-Waste Management Initiative; Pledges Net Zero Waste By 2025

Bharat Petroleum Corporation has directed all its operational refineries to address the waste generation issue in view of the environmental hazard it causes. E-waste generated would now have to go through effective waste treatment techniques and either be recycled or disposed off through authorised vendors.

When Over a Thousand Die and Millions Are Displaced, Southeast Asia’s Floods Become a Warning the World Must Not Ignore

As unprecedented floods sweep Southeast Asia, millions suffer in silence while global attention lags, exposing dangerous inequalities in climate reporting and the escalating threat facing every nation.

Nation Builders 2024 – Mahindra:  Forging a Resilient Future, Anchoring National Development

Mahindra's unwavering dedication to social responsibility exemplifies its role as a catalyst for transformation