The clock is ticking on the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN, aiming to achieve a more sustainable and equitable world by 2030.
Assam's Governor recently delivered a powerful message, urging all government departments to align their work with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These 17 interconnected goals, ranging from poverty eradication to climate action, provide a roadmap for a more just and sustainable future.
The animals at the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune might not be able to appreciate it, but they're about to benefit from a human-driven eco-revolution. The zoo is taking a big step towards sustainability by ditching plastic and offering free cloth bags to visitors.
Mother Nature's mood swings are making us sick, literally. Climate change is fueling a rise in diarrhoeal diseases, and it's not just a coincidence. The erratic weather we're experiencing, with its wild swings between floods and droughts, is playing havoc with our water sources. Floods contaminate them with nasty pathogens like bacteria and viruses, while droughts shrink them, making them more susceptible to pollution.
IREDA and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost renewable energy innovation and research. The agreement, announced during IIT Bhubaneswar's 100 Cube Start-up Conclave, intends to promote collaborative research, facilitate technology transfer, and strengthen the renewable energy start-up ecosystem.
Maharashtra is sweating it out, literally. Studies reveal a worrying trend: the number of scorching days has doubled in recent decades, making life and agriculture tougher. Droughts are biting harder too, threatening food security and economic stability. Deforestation, pollution, and unsustainable water practices are being blamed for this climate cocktail.
The holy Indrayani River, a lifeline for Pune and a pilgrimage site is drowning in a thick blanket of toxic foam. This alarming sight points to a cocktail of pollutants poisoning the river, threatening not only its ecosystem but also public health.
Alarmed by the millions of deaths caused by pollution each year, nations are joining forces to fight back. A new science-policy panel is being created to arm policymakers with solid, independent data on chemicals, waste, and pollution. This will empower them to craft effective policies that tackle the threats these pose to human health and the environment.
NASA takes to the skies to combat Asian air pollution. In an effort to combat air pollution in Asia, NASA is launching a large-scale research project.
Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen is in the final stages of negotiations with the UK Government to develop a low-carbon hydrogen plant in Ellesmere. The plant, with an initial production capacity of 350 MW, is set to commence construction later this year. The hydrogen produced will be supplied to industrial businesses in the North West of England to aid in decarbonizing their operations, fostering economic growth, and preserving jobs.
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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.