low carbon

  • Promoting Sustainable Water Use: Subhajit Mukherjee's Vision for Greywater Management

    Water spans 70% of the Earth, although just 3% is freshwater. Of this, around 2% is trapped in glaciers and ice caps, leaving only 1% available for human consumption. This scarcity is starkly highlighted by the sight of young children going great distances carrying pots of drinking water perched on their heads to satisfy their daily requirements. Water shortage is a growing worldwide issue that affects every continent and country. This severe reality highlights the essential role of water for survival, yet many still struggle to access even the basic amounts needed. According to reports, over 2 billion people are already experiencing water shortages, and by 2025, two-thirds of the world's population is predicted to face similar issues.

  • Climate Change's Alarming Impact on Global Education

    A recent UNESCO report reveals the profound impact of climate change on children's education worldwide. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation are disrupting learning in numerous ways, particularly in vulnerable regions.

  • Heatwave Crisis in India: A Growing Environmental and Public Health Challenge

    India is currently grappling with an intense heatwave, affecting millions across various regions. With temperatures soaring above 45°C (113°F) in several parts of the country, the heatwave has claimed about 80-100 lives and disrupted daily life, agriculture, and infrastructure.

  • Restoring Our Land: World Environment Day 2024 Focuses on Combating Desertification and Building Drought Resilience

    World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is a vital platform for raising global awareness about environmental issues and encouraging action to protect our planet. Established by the United Nations in 1972, this day has grown into a global movement, uniting governments, businesses, environmental organizations, and individuals in a concerted effort to address pressing environmental challenges.

  • Eco-friendly Air Fresheners: Step Towards Healthcare Using Waste

    As the greater threat of climate change looms, people like Rajiv Kumar Sharma are leading a revolution from their kitchen worktops. In the middle of aromatic breakthroughs and eco-conscious endeavors, Rajiv's journey with ALVE air fresheners represents a profound harmony between human inventiveness and the environment.

  • Climate Change Perspective Through Photography

    The world is in a tight spot with climate change knocking at our door. But have you ever thought about how we truly understand the weight of this global battle? Sure, we get tons of info from social media, news outlets, and scientific papers, but it's the snapshots taken by folks witnessing climate chaos firsthand that really hit home.

  • Fashion's Eco-Friendly Revolution: Innovative Materials Saving the Planet

    Climate change seems to be a never-ending problem causing trouble for our planet. The weather is getting hotter, storms are getting stronger, and the ice at the North and South Poles is melting. But there's hope! People are starting to find new ways to help the planet, even in unexpected places like the fashion industry.

  • Simple Ideas, Big Changes: Mansukhbhai's Mitti Cool and the Future of Sustainability

    Have you ever taken a moment to think about the convenience of having a refrigerator? For most of us, it's a crucial appliance that preserves our food and drinks. But what about those who can't afford this modern luxury? How do they manage without refrigerators, and what does it mean for the environment?

  • Why do we need to think twice about the pads we use every month?

    The history of menstrual hygiene products has seen a transformative journey, particularly with the introduction of sanitary pads. These disposable products revolutionized personal hygiene for women, especially in developing countries like India, bringing about significant improvements in health and breaking longstanding taboos. However, the very convenience that has empowered women globally comes with an environmental cost, contributing substantially to plastic pollution.

  • Kanika Ahuja's ‘Lifaffa’ turns plastic bags into stylish accessories

    In the busy streets of Delhi, Kanika Ahuja is making a positive change by turning everyday plastic waste into trendy accessories through her cool initiative, Lifaffa. As the daughter of Anita and Shalabh Ahuja, founders of the NGO Conserve India, Kanika is not just upcycling plastic; she is upscaling the very essence of sustainability.