With a projected 30 per cent growth in city size in the next 12 years, there is a critical need for diverse models of sustainable urban development to ensure their vitality matches their expanding scale. To achieve a robust economy, ranging between USD 7 trillion and USD 10 trillion, our cities must form the […]
NPP portfolio of UPL covers a range of applications, including increasing crop resilience to disease, pests, and environmental conditions, improving soil health, supporting crop nutrition, and reducing residues and ecological impacts UPL, a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has opened its Global NPP Research Centre in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The centre is a state-of-the-art […]
The study analysed temperatures and heat waves of 920 major cities in 175 countries and found an average warming of more than 1.3 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial era As many as 15 cities in India experienced a minimum five days of extreme heat in 2023, says a new study by Climate Central, an […]
A 50 per cent subsidy will be given to unemployed youth Of Himachal for the purchase of e-taxis and e-buses. Besides, no collateral guarantee will be required for raising loans from the banks To promote green initiatives and generate employment, loans are given to unemployed Himachali youth above the age of 23 at 50 per […]
To meet the 2°C temperature rise target, emissions must be reduced by at least 28 per cent compared to current scenarios The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report has alarmed that the world is on course for a 2.5–2.9°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels unless countries exceed their 2030 climate pledges. UNEP Executive Director Inger […]
As of 30 September , 2023, the company said, its portfolio stood at 13.8 GW, including solar and wind capacities, compared to 13.4 GW a year ago ReNew a prominent figure in the field of clean energy on Monday reported a net profit of Rs 377.1 crore during the September 2023 quarter, supported by […]
Renewable energy investment environment is affected by higher capital costs, particularly in the wind sector and, geographically, in North America A USD 18 trillion shortfall is impeding the progress of the green energy transition up to 2030, primarily hindered by adverse investment conditions, according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Centre for […]
India’s rooftop solar potential is geographically spread across states, unlike other renewable technologies, such as utility-scale solar and wind projects Over 25 crore households across India have the potential to install 637 GW of solar energy capacity on rooftops, revealed a recent independent report by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) . The […]
FAME-II scheme mandates that manufacturers of electric vehicles and EV chargers must achieve a minimum of 50 percent domestic value addition to qualify for incentives In a recent development, India’s plans to boost local manufacturing of electric vehicle (EV) chargers have witnessed a setback, as the Ministry of Heavy Industries announced an extension of localisation […]
Reduced crop yields, soil degradation, and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases are some of the challenges that will likely cause food production instability It is important to note that human activity across all industries contributes to global warming. Aside from fossil fuels, the food production system is the next biggest contributor to greenhouse […]
