Fifty per cent of the world’s population resides in areas where plastic waste generated exceeds the capacity to manage it, says report

The science of sensitive skin: The robotics industry is set to be transformed by a new kind of skin that feels and reacts to touch

Indian School of Business is hosting a web-and mobile-based digital ecosystem to monitor, map and assist in environment protection 

Capgemini’s energy command centre in Bengaluru hopes to pave the way for the company’s net zero ambitions 

The population of bees and other pollinators have shown a steady decline because of the destruction of their habitat

Recyclable and biodegradable material from agri-waste holds out much promise  

An electric three-wheeler manufacturer ropes in women drivers and entrepreneurs to provide last mile connectivity 

The energy consumption of datacentres, AI and cryptocurrency sectors was 460 terawatt hours in 2022 but could touch 1000 TWh by 2026

A disaster response organisation uses its expertise to address flooding and water shortages in cities

To make this renewable source of energy sustainable, an emphasis on managing the waste generated is critical 

A Bengaluru-based start-up develops solutions for farmers to deter big cats, animals and monkeys from raiding their fields  

Severe land degradation is now affecting 168 countries across the world 

Several Indian cities sizzle under relentless temperatures this summer 

Buildings are a major source of carbon emissions because they use vast amounts of energy — 34% of global demand—from fossil fuels for heating and cooling.

To combat air pollution New Delhi attempts to rein in construction and demolition waste

A collaborative model aims to amalgamate local knowledge with global expertise in the fragile region

Agrivoltaics is the simultaneous use of land for agriculture and photovoltaic (PV) power generation.

 A recent study shows that the genetic diversity of the Gaur and Sambar are under threat in central India 

Incentives could bolster extraction of precious lithium, cobalt, and nickel from end-of-life Li-ion batteries 

While floods, landslides, wildfires, and deforestation may appear as separate events due to climate change, they are interlinked and impact each other

Blue carbon ecosystems provide the habitat for marine and coastal species, from birds, fish, and mammals to invertebrates, algae, and microbes

How Paris is trying to reduce its carbon footprint during the games 

Will a green line of credit help a net-zero transition in the auto sector?  

Greenhushing also helps the company alter or change its sustainability effort without attracting public attention 

A visit to a dumpsite in Chennai illustrates the solution to the pile up of legacy waste across the country 

The shaky foundation of its Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme should serve as a warning as India reinvents its carbon market 

How discarded fishing nets are being transformed into electronic parts and other products 

Aerial or broadcast seeding is considered a better option than conventional methods of sowing seeds

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