As people are returning to workplaces after almost two years of working from home, workplaces are now being more working on the rehabilitation of their employees. The tumultuous experiences that people had in terms of health, family and money were inexplicable and turning back to 'normal life' is challenging for everyone.
Construction material giant, Ultratech Cement has committed to Climate Group’s RE100 initiative at Climate Week NYC 2021. Through this ultimatum, UltraTech targets to meet 100 per cent of its electricity needs through renewable and non-exhaustive sources by 2050.
The United Nations selected 18 young men and women, for their pioneering work in India by the United Nations for a climate campaign called ‘We The Change’. As part of the ongoing COP26 conference in Glasgow, these young people have been commemorated for their contribution towards the environment.
From October 1, the Delhi government will launch the pilot project of health clinics in 15 of the state government schools across the city. These health clinics will cater to the physical and mental health needs of its children.
COP26 President Alok Sharma recently visited India as part of his global tour ahead of the UN conference on climate change scheduled to be held in Glasgow later this year.
Pineapple agroforestry, instead of Jhum cultivation can be a sustainable alternative in northeast India, says a study published in the Journal of Environmental Management. Jhum cultivation or swidden agriculture practiced in this region has become unsustainable causing soil infertility, erosion, and low agronomic productivity.
The first ‘smog tower’ has been installed in the capital, New Delhi. The 82 feet high tower will pump 1,000 cubic meters of air per second through it and reduce the amount of harmful particulate matter by half.
India has decided to ratify a key amendment to the Montreal Protocol (1989) for saving the ozone layer. The Kigali amendment enables the stepwise phasing out of hydrofluorocarbons, a set of 19 chemicals that are responsible for ozone depletion.
Over 120 exhibitors will come together at the three-day-long Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo at Greater Noida, from Sep 15-18. The event will bring together several stakeholders involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of renewable energy including professionals, technical experts, and leading companies.
More than 12 states in India are pushing for electric vehicles (EVs) including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, etc. Though in some of the states the bill is in the process of approval, most have already approved it. Recently Uttar Pradesh has made a push towards bringing EVs into mainstream transportation.