Why South Asian Militaries Need To Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
Militaries, which are among the biggest consumers of fuel, account for 5.5 percent of global…
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The Big Numbers India Needs To Hit 2047 Target
When India’s prime minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day, he outlined an…
Clearing The Air On Snow Leopards And Last Chance Tourism
He had come all the way from France to the barren Himalayan heights of Ladakh…
Calculating The Carbon Footprint Of The Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics aim to be the greenest edition on record, and the first…
A Sustainable Transport Sector And What India Needs To Do
Amid escalating environmental challenges, India’s transport sector has emerged as a significant contributor to the…
Urban Agriculture Isn’t As Climate-Friendly As It Seems
Urban agriculture is expected to be an important feature of 21st century sustainability and can…
What Will E-Transport Look Like In 10 Years?
Picture the scene: you’re driving your electric vehicle to the shops and notice the battery…
An Analysis: Indian Aviation’s Turbulent Path To Sustainability
India’s aviation industry is experiencing remarkable growth. The ambitious expansion plans of carriers like Air…
Our Choice Of Clothes And The Climate Crisis
When people move to the country from the city, they need to change their wardrobes,…
‘Plastic Credits’: Are Companies Greenwashing Or Reducing Waste?
Companies and other entities are buying “plastic credits”, allowing them to offset every ton of…
Why This Indian State Has A Policy To Prioritise Pedestrians
Punjab, in May this year, issued instructions to make footpaths mandatory in all future road…
Electric Vehicles Offer Climate Hope, But…
Internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV) both have supply chains that generate…
What Became Of The Model Renewable Energy Village In Tamil Nadu?
In recent years, Odanthurai, a village in Tamil Nadu, gained recognition as a self-reliant model…
India’s Tiger Reserves Have Helped In The Fight Against Climate Change
New research shows that India’s tiger conservation policy has not only helped in preserving and…
Could A Four-Day Workweek Help The Climate?
Source: DW Working five days a week is standard practice in the Western world, but…
Eco-Friendly Materials Add Shine To Jewellery Market In India
As a teenager living in Odisha, Priyadarshini Das always had an eye for creativity. She…
Urban, Peri-Urban Farming Could Help Reduce Carbon Footprint
Every few weeks, 53-year-old agricultural entomologist Rajendra Hegde addresses a large gathering in Bengaluru, where…
South Asia Must Demand Urgent Climate Action
When heatwaves disrupt our children’s education, it is time to demand climate action. I am…
E-Commerce Firms’ Response To Waste Needs To Pack A Punch
Last week, I decided to finally treat myself to an online purchase from a leading…
Could Sending Fewer Emails Really Help Fight Climate Change?
The massive carbon footprint left behind by emails has been widely discussed by the media,…
Is Population Growth A Red Herring?
The world’s population hit 8 billion people on November 15, according to the UN. Already…
Blue Jeans Is Costing The Planet Dearly
Eternally current and always fashionable, blue jeans are among the most-worn articles of clothing on…
Urban Designers Rediscover Age-Old Tradition In India
Dholavira, a 4,670 year old city with orthogonal streets, planned urban spaces and underground water…
Eating Local To Tackle The Climate Crisis
The desire by people in richer countries for a diverse range of out-of-season produce imported…