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CM Sukhu Inaugurates ‘Wetlands for Life’ Film Festival In Himachal Pradesh

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the ‘Wetlands for Life’ film festival today, organised by the HP State Wetland Authority, HP Council for Science, Technology and Environment, and the Department of Environment, Science, Technology, and Climate Change. The event showcased several short films that highlighted crucial environmental issues, including “Guardians of Wetlands: Women as […]

Centre Extends Deadline For Idea Submission In Ideas 4 LiFE

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has extended the deadline for submitting ideas to the Ideas4LiFE initiative until 15 October 2024. The move aims to encourage broader participation in generating innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. Speaking at IIT Bombay, Minister Yadav pointed out the need for economic progress to go hand-in-hand with ecological development. “Developed economies […]

AR, VR Make Sustainability Education More Engaging, Impactful: Blue Planet Skill’s Mehrotra

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are revolutionising the way we approach education, particularly in complex and critical areas like the circular economy. These technologies offer a unique ability to immerse students in real-world scenarios, making abstract concepts tangible and engaging, said Harsh Mehrotra, CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Planet Skills in an interview […]

MoS Kriti Vardhan Singh Calls For Emission Disclosure In Electronic Ads

Electronic devices should include information about the amount of emissions they produce in their product advertisements, said Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change while speaking at an industry event on Thursday in New Delhi. While speaking at the Assocham Environment and Carbon Conference 2024, Singh added that this […]

Bio-E3 Policy will be a game changer: S&T Minister

“The new Bioeconomy policy rolled out by the Modi Govt is set to place India as a global leader in the years to come”, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh while briefing the media about the recent Union Cabinet decision on the ambitious BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Employment, and Environment) Policy, heralding a transformative shift in […]

NGT Directs Delhi Chief Secy To Ascertain Authority’s On Illegal Groundwater Extraction

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chief Secretary of Delhi to determine which authority is responsible for regulating illegal groundwater extraction. The directive follows confusion among various respondents about their responsibilities. The issue involved was the illegal extraction of groundwater by 536 hotels/guest houses operating in the Paharganj area of Delhi. On 06.02.2024, […]

India-US Discuss Collaboration in the Energy Sector

The Centre held a productive talk with a United States delegation led by John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy. Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal represented India. In this Discussion power minister stressed India and US strong bilateral partnership, highlighting the shared commitment to a ‘clean’ energy future that fosters […]

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. […]

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 […]

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Taking Baby Steps Into Sustainability To A Secure Future

“Herbal care for a tiny tot’s well-being ensures that no harsh chemicals with harmful side effects affect its body and delicate skin. Some of the products even possess healing, medicinal properties to unlock substantial sustainable value for babycare,’ writes Pramita Bose. The baby care market seems to be brimming with eco-friendly commodities as sustainability scores […]