Sustainability

2025 Arctic Report Card shows accelerated warming and ecosystem shifts in the Arctic

Arctic warming in 2025 broke records with accelerating ice loss, ecosystem shifts, and increased extreme weather events.

Indian School of Nature receives Climate Guardian Award 2025 for climate action and sustainable tourism

Agra's Indian School of Nature won TOFT's Climate Guardian Award for climate action and sustainable tourism efforts.

Brookfield to invest $1 billion to build Asia's largest GCC in Mumbai's Powai

Brookfield will invest $1 billion to build Asia’s largest GCC in Mumbai, creating 30,000+ jobs by 2029 with a 20-year lease for a multinational bank.

Integrated, sustainable farming and research-led outreach emphasised at Krishi Mela 2025

The Krishi Mela 2025 highlighted the importance of sustainable farming and reducing chemical use in agriculture. It aimed to enhance market linkages and farmer incomes.

Expect govt to convert 40 GW of uncontracted renewable energy capacity to FDRE option: Suzlon

Suzlon's Vice Chairman expects the government to shift over 40 GW of uncontracted renewable energy to firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE), enhancing reliability. This move could help India meet its clean energy goals.

Circular economy to boost dairy farmers' income by 20% in 5 years: Amit Shah

Amit Shah announced that a circular economy model will increase dairy farmers' income by 20% in five years, focusing on biogas and bio-fertilizer production.

60,000 African penguins starved to death after sardine numbers collapsed – study

A study reveals that over 60,000 African penguins starved as sardine populations collapsed, driven by climate change and overfishing. This highlights the critical endangerment of the species.

Andhra approves Rs 4,000-crore ReNew Photovoltaics solar ingot, wafer facility

Andhra Pradesh has approved a Rs 4,000-crore solar manufacturing plant by ReNew Photovoltaics. This facility aims to enhance India's solar capacity and reduce imports.

For fossil fuel-dependent islands, ocean thermal energy offers a lifeline

Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is being explored as a clean energy solution for fossil fuel-dependent islands, with a pilot project in the Canary Islands. This technology could provide reliable, 24/7 power and reduce emissions.

Fir or faux: which Christmas tree is best for the environment?

The environmental burden of Christmas trees, whether real or artificial, is significant. Using an artificial tree until its end may be more sustainable than buying a new real tree each year.

GHMC reviews air quality measures in city NCAP meeting

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has announced new measures to combat air pollution, including expanding electric bus services and improving pedestrian infrastructure. These actions are crucial for enhancing public health and...

Wildfire burns climate-vulnerable Joshua trees in US national park

A wildfire in Joshua Tree National Park burned 1,000 iconic trees, threatening their survival amid climate change. This incident highlights the vulnerability of these trees and their ecosystem.