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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 […]

Henkel Leads Mangrove Cleanup Drive In Navi Mumbai On World Environment Day

Marking World Environment Day 2025, Henkel India, in collaboration with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), spearheaded a large-scale mangrove cleanup near TS Chanakya, Navi Mumbai. The initiative mobilised around 100 volunteers, reinforcing the importance of community-led environmental action under this year’s global theme – “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.” Participants included Henkel […]

Syngene Partners With Kraton To Introduce High-performance Polymer For Green Energy

In a move that could reshape the speciality polymer landscape for green energy applications, Syngene International has enabled Kraton, to develop and commercialise a novel, stable speciality polymer designed for renewable energy systems. According to the company, the innovation marks a strategic diversification for Kraton, which is traditionally known for producing performance products and polymers […]

Zomato Rolls Out EV Rental Fleet For Delivery Partners In Delhi

In a significant push towards cleaner last-mile logistics, food delivery platform Zomato has launched a rental electric vehicle (EV) bike fleet in the national capital. The initiative, flagged off on World Environment Day, aims to make two-wheeler EVs accessible to its delivery partners and marks the company’s latest move towards its goal of 100 per […]

CM Naidu Sets 2047 Target To Raise Andhra’s Green Cover To 50%

“Expecting clean air without planting trees is unfair,” the CM says. “Planting trees is our duty; cutting them down is a crime.” Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious green initiative with a target to increase the state’s green cover to 50 per cent by 2047. Speaking at the World […]

Can Gen Z Tip The Scales In Climate Crisis Fight?

Exploring how Gen Z’s urgency, activism, and tech-driven approach could redefine global climate action Byline: Neha Khanna, Associate Director, and Zeya Farhan, Junior Analyst, at Climate Policy Initiative Growing up with climate disruption being a backdrop in their daily lives, Gen Z – bold, outspoken, and driven by urgent anxiety – refuses to accept the […]