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Race To Seal Global Plastic Treaty Enters Final Stretch In Geneva

After two years of negotiations, UN diplomats eye August deadline to clinch legally binding deal tackling plastic pollution across lifecycle As world leaders gather in France for the Third UN Ocean Conference, a quieter but consequential diplomatic push is gaining ground behind the scenes – to finalise a historic global treaty regulating plastics from production […]

India Highlights EPR Progress At National Expo On Eco-alternatives & Plastic Waste Management

Policymakers, industry, and recyclers converge to share innovations in plastic packaging sustainability India’s evolving approach to extended producer responsibility (EPR) and sustainable packaging was at the centre of discussions during the National Expo on eco-alternatives to single-use plastics and plastic waste management, organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change at Bharat Mandapam […]

Calderys Greenfield Plant In Odisha Integrates Sustainability Into Industrial Design

Zero-discharge, solar energy, and air quality controls define future-ready Capes facility   Calderys, a global player in high-temperature industrial solutions, is incorporating multiple sustainability measures at its new greenfield manufacturing project in Odisha. The facility, known as Capes (Calderys Plant in East & South), is being developed as a major production site for refractories and […]

WattPower & Aditya Green Host Watt Tech Nexus On Reducing Solar Costs

Sessions highlighted how factors such as layout configuration, component selection, and system sizing influence both efficiency and cost-effectiveness   WattPower, in collaboration with Aditya Green Energy Pvt, organised the Watt Tech Nexus technical session in Latur, Maharashtra, focusing on optimising the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) through advanced solar system design. The event brought together […]

BEVs Emit Up To 38% Less CO₂ Than ICE Cars In India: IIT Roorkee–ICCT Study

New meta-analysis urges faster EV adoption, real-world emission tracking, and grid decarbonisation for accurate climate impact assessments Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in India produce up to 38 per cent lower carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions per kilometre than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in the passenger car segment, according to a new study conducted jointly […]

Hottest Year On Record: South-West Pacific Reels Under Climate Extremes In 2024

WMO report reveals unprecedented marine heatwave, soaring temperatures, and rising sea levels, sounding the alarm for urgent climate action in island nations The South-West Pacific experienced its hottest year in recorded history in 2024, with extreme heat, devastating cyclones, and the most extensive marine heatwave ever observed, according to the State of the Climate in […]

Water Stewardship Drive Impacts 2.74 Lakh Lives In Rajasthan

Sustainable water project by Hinduja, Ambuja foundations adds 6 billion litres in storage capacity A collaborative water conservation initiative led by the Hinduja Foundation and Ambuja Foundation has positively impacted over 2.74 lakh people across 173 villages in Rajasthan, addressing chronic water scarcity through a mix of traditional knowledge and modern interventions. Marking World Environment […]

Amazon Starts 400 Mn Litre Water Replenishment Project In Delhi

A first-of-its-kind initiative in the Yamuna watershed aims to revive groundwater, empower communities, and meet Amazon’s 2027 water-positive goal Amazon has announced a water replenishment initiative in the Yamuna River watershed near New Delhi, targeting the revival of groundwater resources and improved water security in the capital. The project, once complete, is expected to return […]

Mitsubishi Electric India Starts Lake Conservation Initiative In Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu

Marking World Environment Day, Mitsubishi Electric India has started a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on restoring lake ecosystems and enhancing climate resilience. Started in partnership with Earthwatch Institute India, the programme will be implemented in Talegaon Dabhade, Pimpri Chinchwad (Maharashtra) and Pulicat (Tamil Nadu). The initiative aims to combine conservation science, education, and […]