Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, led the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development from February 5-15.
IIT Delhi and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on solutions for promoting sustainable development, with a particular emphasis on the environment, energy, and climate change.
The music industry is striking a harmonious chord with sustainability as Coldplay, Warner Music Group, MIT's Environmental Solutions Initiative (ESI), and Live Nation join forces. This collaboration aims to tackle the environmental impact of live music, ensuring the melody doesn't come at the cost of the planet.
In a recent article by Bangalore Mirror, it was reported that the BBMP fined 959 flower shops for using banned plastic to wrap Valentine's Day bouquets, amounting to ₹2.5 Lakh in fines. However, amidst this crackdown, IBBANI Flowers in Bellandur stands out for its eco-friendly practices.
As the worldwide plastic pollution situation worsens, the attention shifts to biodegradable polymers, particularly those with oxo-biodegradable additives, as viable remedies.
Residents in the northeastern United States are encouraged to reevaluate typical lawn landscaping and embrace environmentally friendly yard designs. With over 40 million acres of grassland, there is a rising recognition of the need to transition away from monoculture lawns, which degrade terrestrial ecosystems.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi launched a trial effort to clean eight marketplaces using battery-powered devices, which was inaugurated by Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi. The effort's goal is to assess the effectiveness of these ecologically friendly devices, with the option of spreading their use to other marketplaces in Delhi if successful.
India's solar revolution takes a new turn with a focus on solar thermal and concentrated solar power (CSP). A recent conference brought together international experts and industry leaders to discuss these technologies and their potential to help India achieve its ambitious renewable energy goals.
Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad residents are breathing polluted air! Over the past two days, air quality across these cities has plunged, with most areas exceeding the moderate level of 100 on the air quality index. Many people are facing problems like foggy mornings, eye irritation, and breathing difficulties.
Many companies have hopped on the sustainability bandwagon, pledging greener practices. But the gap between good intentions and real action remains wide. Microsoft's latest innovations in its Cloud for Sustainability platform aim to bridge that gap, using AI to power up progress.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.