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Global Tensions Rise Over Deep-sea Mining As Key Negotiations Begin In Jamaica

With the International Seabed Authority facing intense debates and environmental concerns, 170 nations gather to negotiate the future of deep-sea mining amidst unresolved issues in the mining code   Close to 170 member states and the European Union have gathered in Jamaica for a two-week-long negotiation on deep-sea mining, a highly contentious issue that has […]

Manba Finance Forms Alliances To Boost EV Financing

Partnerships to enhance vehicle financing solutions, boost green mobility, and drive digital transformation across India Manba Finance, a non-banking financial company (NBFC), has partnered with BGauss Auto, Fin Coopers Capital, and ProsParity to accelerate India’s transition towards sustainable mobility and empower financial growth across the country. This collaboration aims to strengthen the company’s commitment to […]

Air Pollution Crisis Grips India’s Megacities: Delhi Tops The Charts In 2024-25 Winter Surge

Delhi, Kolkata, and other urban centres see alarming pollution spikes, with experts urging stronger action to tackle air quality crisis nationwide India’s major cities have faced a dramatic increase in air pollution levels this winter, with Delhi remaining the most polluted megacity, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). […]

Supriya Lifescience Powers Ahead With New 5 MWp Solar Facility

Company strengthens commitment to sustainability with state-of-the-art solar power plant in Maharashtra Supriya Lifescience, a leading cGMP-compliant API manufacturer, has unveiled a new 5 MWp solar power facility in Nanded District, Maharashtra. The inauguration, led by Satish Wagh, Chairman of Supriya Lifescience, underscores the company’s dedication to renewable energy and reducing its environmental footprint. This […]

India’s Water Crisis Is Worsening: Are We Doing Enough

According to Niti Aayog’s 2018 projections, roughly 600 million Indians will face high or extreme water stress by 2030 Byline: Ramnath Vaidyanathan, Head – Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Industries Group Imagine waking up in the morning, still groggy, and heading to the bathroom. Without a second thought, you turn the tap at the wash basin, expecting […]

Storing Solar Energy For A Clean-powered Future

Solar PV and wind are forecast to account for 95 per cent of all renewable capacity additions through 2030   Byline: Shekhar Singal, Managing Director, Eastman Auto & Power Have you heard of a phenomenon described as ‘when the sun doesn’t shine, and the wind doesn’t blow’? This refers to a situation when the sun […]

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Global Coffee Prices Soar To Multi Year High In 2024: FAO

Inclement weather in key coffee-producing countries and rising shipping costs push coffee prices up by nearly 39 per cent, with further increases possible in 2025   World coffee prices surged to a multi-year high in 2024, rising by 38.8 per cent compared to the previous year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The […]

Plastic Pollution In The Ganga At Haridwar: An Emerging Issue

A recent Teri and UKPCB study found that microplastic content is increasing, with water now classified as safe only for bathing purposes The Ganga River, which is one of the sacred rivers of India, has been a religious source of spirituality and nourishment for millions. The river has now been experiencing a major environmental issue […]

NSRCEL & Pernod Ricard India Foundation To Support Sustainability Startups

The Circular Economy Incubation Program’s second cohort fosters innovation and sustainable solutions to critical environmental challenges with grant support and capacity building for 10 startups The Nadathur S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) at IIM Bangalore, in collaboration with the Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF), has completed the second cohort of its Circular Economy […]

Study Highlights Key Methodological Challenges In Life Cycle Assessment Of Renewable Carbon

The Renewable Carbon Initiative’s comprehensive report reveals both consensus and divergence in Life Cycle Assessment frameworks, offering crucial insights for industry stakeholders and policymakers in the transition to a circular carbon economy   The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) has released a pivotal study that sheds light on the methodological provisions of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) […]