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Justice Surya Kant Declares Sikkim First Fully Paperless State Judiciary At Gangtok Conference
May 1, 2026
At a Gangtok judicial technology conference, Sikkim’s court system was recognised for its full transition towards paperless operations under India’s expanding e-Courts initiative.
How Babita Gupta’s Plastic Recycling Idea Is Creating Jobs For 1,000 Rural Women In Muzaffarpur
April 29, 2026
A Muzaffarpur entrepreneur transformed discarded plastic into a sustainable livelihood model, enabling hundreds of rural women to earn while reducing waste.
Jaipur’s Net-Zero Cooling Station Offers 5-6°C Relief During 40°C Heatwaves Without Air Conditioning
April 28, 2026
A solar-powered public cooling station in Jaipur uses khus curtains and passive design to offer heat relief to outdoor workers during extreme summer temperatures.
From Disability to Determination: How N. S. Rajappan Has Spent a Decade Cleaning Plastic Waste from Vembanad Lake
April 23, 2026
72-year-old paralysed man rows Vembanad Lake daily, cleaning plastic, inspiring responsibility.
IEA Jet Fuel Warning Exposes Fragile Global Trade: 33% of World Commerce at Risk Amid Energy Crisis
April 22, 2026
Rising geopolitical tensions and fuel supply risks are pushing nations to accelerate renewable energy adoption for security and climate stability.
From Dry Land To Dense Forest: Teacher Plants 5,000 Trees On 7.6 Acres In Madhya Pradesh
April 22, 2026
Retired teacher spends two decades planting trees, turning barren land into thriving forest habitat.
Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar: From Insurgency-Ravaged Forest to Reviving Biodiversity Hotspot in Assam
April 20, 2026
Manas revival led by Dr Bibhuti Lahkar through science and community efforts.
From Soil to Solution: How a ₹10,000 Clay Fridge From Gujarat Keeps Food Cool Without Power
April 14, 2026
Gujarat potter creates Mitticool clay fridge, cooling food naturally without electricity, supporting artisans.
From Pineapple Waste to Luxury: How Dr. Carmen Hijosa’s Piñatex Is Powering the Future of Sustainable Fashion
April 10, 2026
Piñatex, developed by Ananas Anam, turns discarded pineapple leaves into a sustainable leather alternative reshaping global fashion.
Meet L&T Engineer Who Left ₹5 LPA Job To Build Chemical-Free Food Forest Using Natural Farming
April 9, 2026
After a personal health scare, an engineer quit his job to restore soil health and build a thriving natural farming ecosystem.
How Two Bihar Brothers Turn 10 Tonnes Of Monthly Plastic Waste Into Furniture Used In Rashtrapati Bhavan
April 7, 2026
Two brothers from Bihar left high-paying jobs to build a startup that converts plastic waste into furniture now used globally.
How Sarpanch Sharada Gaydhane Helped Bela Village Achieve Net Zero With 90,000 Trees and Solar
April 4, 2026
A community-led initiative in Maharashtra’s Bela village combined tree planting, solar energy, LPG adoption and waste segregation to achieve net zero emission.
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The holistic approach to water security, plastic recycling, and creating a circular economy is evidence of Bisleri's dedication to being a responsible corporate.
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.
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.
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.
SDG-led solutions were to enable businesses to manage their risks, anticipate consumer demands, strengthen supply chains and build positions in growth markets.
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.
The study was conducted at select fishing centres of all maritime states in India. On this basis of which, the CMFRI found that the harvest phase in the fisheries sector used more than 90 per cent of the total fuel used in the sector.
Awarding the Peroshah village sarpanch with the ‘Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman’ award, President Murmu said that the village should be an inspiration to all. They have shown that even without the most advanced tools and resources, waste management can be carried out simply and scientifically.
The fifth Annual World Air Quality Report revealed that India's air quality index has dropped to hazardous levels. However, an even more shocking revelation was that while New Delhi is the second most polluted capital city in the world, it is not the most polluted city in India.
Utilising alternate energy resources and readily available materials, a college dropout from Jharkhand has designed a micro bamboo hydel plant to provide free electricity to his village. The project has received widespread attention, including that of government officials.
Several regions such as southern Asia and eastern Asia experienced PM2.5 concentrations above the set threshold on more than 90 per cent of days. This was the case globally as well, according to the study published in Lancet Planetary Health.
Recycling the litter which has been plaguing the world’s second-largest freshwater lake - Lake Victoria, former tourist guide James Kateeba brought in an innovative measure to clear the waters and attract tourists with a unique message.
According to the study conducted by the 5 Gyres Institute, the plastic problem could potentially triple by 2040 if legally binding global policies are not introduced. They have ushered for corporate responsibility alongside the cleanup and recycling missions.
The high seas that begin at the border of countries' exclusive economic zones, do not fall under the jurisdiction of any country. Despite comprising more than 60 per cent of the world's oceans and nearly half the planet's surface, it has received less attention due to this.
Anaesthetic gases were found to contribute to global warming with a potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide. By forbidding hospitals from using the anaesthetic desflurane, Scotland becomes the first country to make waves to a greener healthcare sector.
While promises have been made to globally tackle climate change, a recent report published by Back to Blue says otherwise. The report suggests that the plastic use in G20 countries is expected to double by 2050.
"We may be losing species at a faster rate than in any of Earth's past extinctions," claim International scientists who point to the understanding that re-wilding the extinct-in-the-wild species is the only way to ensure their conservation.
Back in 2022, Himachal experienced one of the highest deficit rainfalls which led to record crop losses and drinking water shortage. In an attempt to address it effectively in 2023, the government has pressed the alarm over an impending water crisis.
Increased human activities have placed a ticking bomb on the world's forests. The dramatic changes have led the forests to lose their ability to absorb carbon and made them more prone to the impact of climate change.
Remember those double-decker electric buses with a modern twist that revived Mumbai's 70-year love for the historic red buses?
The zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles replace traditional energy sources and paves the way for a cleaner and much efficient transportation. With Dubai signing the new public-private partnership to expand the hydrogen market, the world has lessons to take on adopting sustainable solutions.
Climate change and hazards can be visibly seen with the damage it leaves behind on the physical structures built by humans. A study conducted by Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI) found that globally Asia dominates the list with about 114 cities out of the Top 200 at risk in 2050.
About one in two women over 50 years of age experience a bone fracture because of osteoporosis. The latest research confirms that poor air quality is a factor that can speed up bone density loss among post-menopausal women.
The study titled "Air Quality Trends in Rural India," recorded the Nitrogen Dioxide levels in the rural pockets and could notice a trend of rising air pollution. Rural villages accounted for 41 per cent of the overall NO2 pollution in India.
Rising geopolitical tensions and fuel supply risks are pushing nations to accelerate renewable energy adoption for security and climate stability.
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.
Mahindra's unwavering dedication to social responsibility exemplifies its role as a catalyst for transformation