A group of environmental organizations in Kolkata, India, has launched a battery-operated cart to collect e-waste from doorsteps. The initiative, called "Circular on Wheel," is part of a larger effort to promote circular economy practices in the city.
The Australian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Tanya Plibersek, has approved a new coalmine development, marking the first such approval since coming to power. The Isaac River coalmine, situated in Queensland's Bowen basin, has been granted the green light. The mine, to be operated by Bowen Coking Coal, is planned to produce approximately 500,000 tonnes of metallurgical coal annually for a five-year period. Metallurgical coal, also known as coking coal, is utilized in the steelmaking industry.
Barcelona, renowned for its vibrant beachfront, may soon face the loss of its iconic beaches due to rising sea levels and erosion. The city's coastline was extensively bolstered with thousands of tons of sand for the 1992 Olympic Games, transforming it into a popular tourist destination lined with beach bars. However, the current situation indicates a bleak future for these beaches
The 'Meri LiFE' app was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on May 15, 2023. It is inspired by the Prime Minister's vision of a 'Lifestyle for Environment' (LiFE), which emphasizes mindful utilization instead of mindless and wasteful consumption.
In recent news, the devastating Cyclone Mocha wreaked havoc in Bangladesh and Myanmar, resulting in the loss of lives, numerous injuries, and widespread destruction. The storm made landfall in Myanmar's Rakhine state near Sittwe township, with ferocious wind speeds of up to 130 mph (210 kph). Tens of thousands of people along the coast were forced to seek shelter, while hundreds found themselves trapped by seawater and had to be evacuated.
In a new study published in the journal Nature, NASA scientists have found that Greenland's ice sheet is melting from below. The study, which was led by Michael Bevis, a professor of Earth system science at the University of California, Irvine, found that warm water from the Atlantic Ocean is seeping into the ice sheet through cracks and fissures, melting it from the inside out.
According to recent BBC research, the United Kingdom is experiencing significant delays in connecting green energy projects to its electricity system, jeopardizing the nation's climate targets. These delays are primarily caused by a lack of capacity in the grid, preventing the integration of new solar and wind sites. Some renewable energy companies are concerned that these delays will impede the country's progress in achieving its goal of producing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035.
Wind energy has surpassed gas as the primary electricity source in the UK, according to a report by Imperial College London. During the first quarter of this year, wind farms accounted for one-third of the country's electricity generation, marking a significant milestone.
The Indian government is planning to establish the Indian Carbon Market (ICM), a national framework to decarbonize the Indian economy by pricing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through trading of carbon credit certificates. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, along with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, is developing a Carbon Credit Trading Scheme for this purpose.
Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL) to develop a 200 MW solar project in Rajasthan, India. The project is expected to be commissioned by March 2024.
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