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  • Future Chicken: A Fun Approach to Climate Education for Kids

    Imagine a chicken named Potato teaching kids about climate change – sounds like a joke, right? But it's not! Future Chicken, an

  • Climate Change Risk Assessment in the Indian Himalayan Region

    A study conducted by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras reveals significant differences in climate change-induced risk between the Western and Eastern Indian Himalayan regions. Published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, the study assesses 109 administrative districts using Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) criteria.

  • Greenland's Changing Landscape: Impacts of Ice Melt and Vegetation Growth

    A recent study, using satellite images dating back to the 1980s, reveals significant changes in Greenland's ice sheet and glaciers. Over the past three decades, approximately 11,000 square miles of ice have melted, replaced by wetlands, shrub vegetation, and bare rock. The expansion of vegetation, especially in the southwest and northeast, is notable, indicating a greening of the landscape.

  • Yamaha Motor's Climate Leadership Recognized on Global Stage

    Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. achieved notable recognition for its transparency and climate change efforts, earning a coveted spot on the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) A List for 2023. This marks Yamaha Motor's first 'A' score from the esteemed environmental non-profit. The CDP, renowned for its environmental disclosure system, influences sustainable investment and procurement decisions worldwide.

  • Exploring Climate Change through Himalayan Ice: The Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon

    In Ladakh, a marathon highlighting climate change's impact on Himalayan glaciers will occur on February 20 at Pangong Lake, near the Line of Actual Control with China. This second edition, organized by the Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh (ASFL) with support from local authorities, is unique due to its frozen lake terrain at an elevation of 4,350m. Emphasizing sustainability, the event bans plastic and waste products.

  • Sipping Sustainably: Eco-Friendly Coffee Brews Gain Trend

    Coffee lovers, rejoice! Your morning cup of joe can not only be energizing but also kind to the planet. The rise of eco-friendly coffee options is brewing a positive change in the industry, catering to environmentally conscious consumers.

  • India Chairs 62nd Session of UN Commission for Social Development

    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 UNDP India Sign MoU for Sustainable Development Solutions

    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.

  • Hitting the Right Note: Coldplay, Warner Music, and MIT Team Up for Sustainable Concerts

    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.

  • This Florist in Bangalore uses Eco-Friendly Wraps

    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.