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As world economies are working persistently on the sustainability goals of cop26 and trying to meet the energy demands, large firms in India are also stepping up their efforts to expand the renewable energy sector.
One of the most awaited projects; the Ken-Betwa river link( KLBP) is set to launch on the 192nd anniversary of Rani Laxmibai. It stands at cross roads with respect to environmental approval due to the wildlife clearances involved.
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The Right Livelihood Awards of 2021 were held in the last week of September, where the nonprofit organisation Legal Initiative for Forests and Environment (LIFE) in India was declared as one of the recipients . The Right Livelihood Awards of 2021 is a prestigious award presented every year to people and organizations who have made considerable contributions to making the world more just, peaceful and sustainable.
As the world is realising the extent of climate depletion governments and businesses all over the world are revamping their policies to limit the carbon emission at different levels. In terms of country-wise contributions to CO2 emissions, some nations rank above the others. To push the efforts further, the European Union has started the Carbon Border Tax.
Gautam Adani seals the biggest deal in India's renewable energy sector with SB Energy buyout for $3.5 billion. Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has acquired SB Energy India for USD 3.5 billion, the company spokesperson made a statement on Monday. It is the largest developer of solar power in the world now that SB Energy Holdings Ltd (SB Energy India) is its subsidiary with this deal.
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The ICC and UNICEF have teamed up to promote awareness and create dialogue on mental health for kids and teenagers. They are planning to include the conversation on mental health during the ICC T20 Men's World Cup 2021 which began on Saturday.
The UN Global E-waste Monitor 2020, named E-waste as the world's fastest growing domestic waste source, with 56.5 million generated in 2019, by 2030 it is predicted to reach 74Mt. Owing to its growing concern, the The International Data Sanitisation Consortium (IDSC) prompted COP26 President Alok Sharma for its inclusion.
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To address the environmental crisis caused by the marine oil spill, the researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, have developed a certain type of cotton. It is highly porous in nature and water repellent. The cotton composite material can selectively absorb oil from the oil-water mixture.
The curriculum of education in engineering colleges will now include more topics on green energy and skills required for green jobs. The current syllabus focuses only on coal mining,and other courses on petroleum engineering etc. This will pave a way for creation of green jobs and further development of the clean energy industry.
As of today, India entered the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People. It is a collaboration of more than 70 member countries pushing for the adoption of a goal to protect at least 30 percent of the world’s land and ocean by the year 2030. The MoEFCC Secretary, Rameshwar Prasad Gupta forwarded the agreement to French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain.
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