Indian Railways to become ‘net zero carbon emitter’ by 2030: Piyush Goyal
Indian Railways will become a “net zero” carbon emitter by 2030, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said. Speaking at an event organised by the Confederation of … Read more
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Higher RPOs to help India meet 175 GW renewable target: Greenpeace
Greenpeace India said renewable purchase obligation (RPO) target of 21 per cent by 2022 will help India meet 175 GW renewable energy goal by 2022, … Read more
Desalination processes based on renewable energy could resolve India’s perennial water woes
The ever-increasing demand for potable water is exerting tremendous stress on our existing consumable water resources. Water covers a little over 70 per cent of … Read more
Union Earth Sciences ministry to study marine litter issue: Official
The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences will begin work on gauging marine litter and their sources along the country’s coastline, a senior ministry official said … Read more
Scientists from IIT Madras developed solar powered system to convert plastic into fuel
Scientists from IIT Madras have developed a solar powered system to convert non-recyclable plastic into fuel that can substitute diesel used in generators, furnaces and … Read more
Global Warming can be limited to 1.5 C by improving everyday activities: Study
Global warming can be limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius by improving the energy efficiency of our everyday activities such as travel, indoor heating and device … Read more
Major environmental problems facing India
India, the global host of World Environment Day being observed on Tuesday, continues to grapple with several environmental issues like air and water pollution, and … Read more
“Beat Plastic Pollution” Not Merely a Slogan, India Means Business”: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Urging all stakeholders at the national and international level to work towards betterment of environment, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh … Read more
Rural Electrification Corporation commits USD 1 mn to ISA
Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) recently announced its commitment of USD 1 million to International Solar Alliance (ISA). “In view of the World Environment Day 2018, … Read more
BCCI signs an agreement to promote green cricket in India with UN Environment
Ahead of the final Cricket match of 2018 Indian Premier League, between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Board of Control for Cricket in … Read more