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Embracing the challenge: Reinventing your decarbonisation strategy

Consumer awareness of decarbonisation as an urgent need is still low in many geographies; and mainstream finance still needs to grapple with these new realities, writes Ashay Gupta, Principal of Xynteo.  As we stand at the forefront of a pivotal moment in our planet’s history, we have an extraordinary opportunity to reshape our global economy. […]

ISRO’s Space Tech Vital For Sustainability, Governance: Chairman

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S. Somanath emphasised the crucial role of space technology in promoting sustainability and effective governance during a recent conference at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation in Chennai. He highlighted the significance of ISRO’s fleet of nearly 50 satellites in providing vital data for various applications. Somanath stressed the need […]

EVERSOURCE CAPITAL Portfolio Generates 8.7 Mn Megawatt Hours of Renewable Energy: Annual Sustainability Report

Eversource Capital, a climate impact investor, has announced its fourth annual sustainability report, titled “Innovation. Inclusion. Impact.” The report highlights as of March 2024, including a reduction of 8.75 million tonnes of CO2e emissions, the generation of 106 million hours of renewable energy, and the facilitation of electric vehicle mobility, positively impacting 106 million lives. […]

NHAI Plantes 402.28 lakhs Trees Along National Highways: Centre

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has reported significant progress in its Green Highways Policy, implemented in 2015 to create more sustainable road infrastructure across India. According to a recent update, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has overseen the planting of 402.28 lakh trees along the country’s national highways. This large-scale plantation […]

Stronger Collaboration Requires On Environment, Climate Change among BIMSTEC: Report

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is ramping up its environmental protection efforts in response to growing climate change threats. The multilateral organisation, which includes countries surrounding the Bay of Bengal, is placing increased emphasis on preserving the region’s unique ecological heritage while sustainably developing its blue economy. Recent […]

Climate Change Intensifies Monsoon Extremes in India, Study Finds

A recent study has revealed that over 84 per cent of Indian districts are now exposed to extreme heat waves, with 70 per cent experiencing increased frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events. The study, titled “Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate,” conducted by IPE Global and Esri India, was released at an event at […]

Adani Energy Solutions raises USD 1 bn in record Qualified Institutional Placement

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has achieved a milestone by raising Rs 8,373 crore (USD 1 billion) through its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), marking the largest QIP ever conducted in India’s power sector. According to a press release, the QIP, which is AESL’s first equity raise since its demerger and listing from Adani Enterprises Limited […]

Kerala Govt Should Make Plan For Ecosensitive Zone”: Bhupender Yadav on Wayanad landslides

As the search and rescue operations are still underway in landslide-hit Wayanad, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday that there have been illegal human habitation and illegal mining activity going on under the protection of the local government, adding that the state government should make a plan for the ecosensitive zone. “It is an […]

NF Railway Pushes Renewable Energy’s Use Via Solar to Save Money

To reduce dependency on fossil fuels for energy and achieve the target of zero carbon emissions by 2030, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), in line with the policy of Indian Railways, adopted various steps on Tuesday to generate more green energy by installing rooftop solar power plants in service buildings and other installations across the […]

Lowering Carbon Emissions Is 21st Century’s Greatest Economic Opportunity

Fighting climate change would bolster economic growth in the region and across the globe said US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen while she visited the mouth of the Amazon River, Bloomberg mentioned. After a meeting with finance ministers from the Amazon region, Yellen stated that the shift required to lower carbon emissions is “the single greatest […]