Environment

While food and water were usually considered the main entry points for microplastics, recent studies highlight the growing threat of the tiny particles polluting the air

Scientists reveal the astonishing amount of microplastics we inhale every day: ‘We were quite surprised’

Microplastics in the air are on rise. A new study estimates how much of these tiny plastic particles we inhale…

August 29, 2025 14:38 IST

FGDs, coal, environment, ministry of environment, forest and climate change, MoEFCC

A step forward, two steps back

Policy U-turn on flue gas desulphurisers is a death knell for manufacturers that invested in it.

July 23, 2025 05:00 IST

‘It doesn’t look like we are going to make it’: Hero dad leaves emotional goodbye voicemails to kids before losing life in Texas floods

In a voicemail to Rachel, the sound of rushing water is audible, with Tanya screaming in the background, “We’re dying,…

July 9, 2025 18:07 IST

Investment, recycling, innovation, environment, World Environment Day

The material question

Plastic pollution needs industrial transformation, not just environmental regulations.

June 24, 2025 05:00 IST

Carbon credit, CO2, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, BEE

Questions over carbon credit

The carbon credit trading scheme may put India’s energy efficiency and regulation in direct conflict.

June 13, 2025 05:00 IST

hyderabad, forest, land, protest, supreme court, SC, IT parks

EXPLAINER: Why Hyderabad is trying to save its last patch of green

Hyderabad’s Kancha Gachibowli forest faces deforestation for IT parks, sparking protests and a Supreme Court stay. Learn why preserving this…

April 13, 2025 22:08 IST

CCTS, carbon dioxide, environmental impact assessments, EIA, environment

Kickstarting voluntary carbon credit market

The CCTS’ offset mechanism, whose detailed procedures were recently launched, is ambitious in scope and design, but its success hinges…

April 5, 2025 05:00 IST

Faith must unite with science to heal humanity's bond with nature. (Image Source: PTI)

The Mahakumbh of environment

Given the powerful sway of faith, it must work together with science and technology to repair humanity’s broken relationship with…

March 6, 2025 02:30 IST

Manas National Park: A Pristine Wilderness in Bodoland

Nestled in the serene foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of…

Updated: November 20, 2024 17:51 IST

MSME-focused NBFC Profectus Capital raises $25 million via NCDs to IFC

The deal marks IFC’s first investment to finance energy-efficient (EE) machinery for MSMEs in India.

November 7, 2024 14:17 IST

Battery Lifecycles and Environmental Implications

“Battery rejuvenation, particularly through the innovative Electro-Chemical Battery Enhancement Process (EBEP) for lead-acid batteries, offers a sustainable solution to extend…

October 7, 2024 13:16 IST

Delhi Chalo Padyatra: Activist Sonam Wangchuk starts foot march from Leh in support of four-point agenda

Sonam Wangchuk sounds alarm over environmental degradation in Himalayan region

Wangchuk highlighted the deteriorating environmental conditions in Ladakh and the broader Himalayan area, stating that governmental actions have increasingly been…

September 25, 2024 22:56 IST

Climate Change and sustainable cooling options.

Navigating Climate Change through Sustainable Cooling Solutions

India’s record heat waves, intensified by climate change and urban heat islands, pose significant health risks, underscoring the urgent need…

August 23, 2024 13:01 IST

Innovative technologies to achieve carbon neutrality.

Direct Air Capture: Negative emission and clean transition

“Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, crucial for achieving carbon neutrality, captures CO2 from ambient air, with costs expected to decrease…

August 16, 2024 15:45 IST

Circular Economy ensures a sustainable business approach. (Representational Image: IE)

Time for India to Make and Trade the Best out of its Waste

“A transition to a circular economy is crucial to address environmental impact and resource scarcity by enhancing recycling and sustainable…

August 13, 2024 13:27 IST

More than 68% of the total 729 districts have received rainfall in excess to normal range this monsoon season.

Monsoon deficit wiped out, IMD forecasts heavy rains in Maharashtra, Karnataka, UP

Monsoon rains between 96% to 104% of LPA is considered normal. The current figure is 102%.

July 9, 2024 00:40 IST

World Environment Day Special: Beating Plastic Pollution through Collective Action and Sustainable Solutions

From air pollution to soil and water pollution, all the natural resources that were once considered non-negotiable to sustain life…

June 3, 2024 18:23 IST

cement, cement companies, cement industry, cement prices, price hike, earnings, demand slowdown, general elections, monsoon, M&A activities, capacity addition, consolidation

Adding Magic Dust to Concrete: Cementing Ties with Graphene

The cement industry is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for at least 8% of the total.…

May 21, 2024 17:22 IST

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