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0.05°C: India’s global warming share trails US & China, but the heat is onIndia's contribution to global warming is less than major emitters like the US and China. Research shows India's warming contribution has s...- Machinist Edwin Budding patented a lawnmower in 1830; rotating blades used to finish woolen cloth gave him the mechanism for cutting grass evenlyIn 1830, Edwin Budding revolutionized lawn care by inventing the lawn mower, a clever adaptation of a machine designed for trimming cloth. ...
- Three California students pushed their school district to go greener. Their campaign of 600 students led to electric bus grants, recycling bins and food donationsThree California students founded Go Greenish, a youth-led movement for school climate policies. Their advocacy led to electric school bus ...
- S&P assigns Bank of India 'BBB' rating on capital, funding strengthS&P Global Ratings assigned a BBB long-term rating to Bank of India. This rating reflects sufficient capitalisation, solid funding, and hea...
- In the early Holocene, West Siberian peatlands started storing carbon. Today, 11,700 years later, the lowland holds 70 billion tonnes, but thawing puts the store at riskThe West Siberian Lowland holds a vast carbon store dating back to the early Holocene. This immense peatland, the world's largest, contains...
- Siemens Energy India advances cleaner high-voltage grid infrastructure with its Blue portfolioSiemens Energy India has commissioned its first 145 kV sulfur hexafluoride-free circuit breaker in Goa, introducing its Blue high-voltage t...
- Studied in London, trained in Israel: How a Bhopal farmer turned barren land into a Rs 1 crore avocado businessAfter gaining insight into Israeli avocado farming methods, an Indian entrepreneur from Bhopal successfully converted 5 acres of neglected ...
- Fashion’s climate emissions increased almost 14% over two yearsApparel sector emissions surged in 2023 and 2024, driven by an upsurge in global fiber production—especially polyester. The industry risks ...
- Rio to take a leaf out of Gujarat's 'Green' playbookGujarat's innovative emissions trading system has achieved significant pollution reduction. This successful model is now being adopted by o...
- In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...
- In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water ...
- Earth is set to cross 1.5°C — does the climate clock stop there? The UN has a plan for what happens if temperatures overshoot the crucial thresholdGlobal warming exceeding 1.5°C is now likely, according to a United Nations assessment. The focus must shift to limiting temperature oversh...
- In 2011, CEQ, EPA and GSA launched a national electronics plan. 15 years later, 2.4 billion EPEAT products generated $24.6 billion in savings for buyers nationwide2011 strategy emerged at a time when computers, monitors, printers, mobile devices and other electronics were becoming increasingly importa...
- Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...
- Nepal PM thanks India for flood rescue help after minister seeks compensation, as reconstruction estimates reach billions of dollarNepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has thanked India and China for their assistance after flash floods killed 1,127 people and left nearl...
- In Massachusetts, Bar-Way Farm digests 36,500 tons of food waste and 9,125 tons of manure every year, producing enough electricity for 900 homesIn Deerfield, Massachusetts, Bar-Way Farm is leading the charge in renewable energy by harnessing food waste and cow manure to create elect...
- California’s CR&R digester can process 334,000 tons of food and green waste yearly, yielding 4 million diesel-gallon equivalents of RNG and 250,000 tons of fertilizerIn California, a remarkable facility is transforming food waste into renewable natural gas fuel, effectively capturing harmful methane emis...
- Instagram cracks down on AI profiles, warns of reach cut for unlabeled accountsInstagram now labels AI-generated profiles to prevent deception. Creators must disclose AI-generated people or face reduced platform reach....
- In 2013, Farmers RECC secured a $1 million USDA loan to capture landfill methane in Glasgow, Kentucky. 7 years later, the plant reached full capacity, powering 547 homesGlasgow landfill project ultimately offers a compelling lesson in how communities can rethink waste, energy and environmental responsibilit...
- 'Part of Florida could be underwater in next 40 years': Elon Musk says massive geoengineering may be needed or ' it will be game over' for humansElon Musk raises concerns that relying solely on sustainable energy might not avert extinction events. He advocates for innovative solution...
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