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India, France co-chair Economic & Financial Dialogue, agree to deepen cooperation on critical mineralsIndia and France held their Economic and Financial Dialogue in Aix-en-Provence, co-chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman and Roland Lescure. Discus...- ADB approves USD 230 million loan to modernise water supply and sanitation in ChennaiChennai's water infrastructure is set for a major upgrade with a USD 230 million loan from the Asian Development Bank. This initiative aims...
- Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
- No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...
- Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
- Over 95 million people in Europe face temperatures above 35°C TuesdayEurope is slowly recovering from its most severe heatwave ever, though over 95 million people will still endure 35C temperatures on Tuesday...
- Draft National Electricity Data Sharing Framework unveiledThe framework will apply to all electricity sector data created and maintained by power generating companies, transmission licensees, distr...
- Govt pledges extra Rs 30,000 crore for NIIF, move to spur infra investments, says finance ministryThe Indian government has boosted its commitment to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) by an additional Rs 30,000 crore...
- In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
- Europe heatwave: 191 million people to face 35C+ temperatures on SundayEurope is bracing for a scorching Sunday as an estimated 191 million people are expected to face temperatures of 35C or higher, particularl...
- 500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlifeAman Sharma, a 23-year-old Delhi resident, has transformed his 15,000 sq ft terrace into a thriving urban forest, a testament to his passio...
- The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
- Growing heat needs affordable coolingAs record-breaking heatwaves sweep across Europe and Asia, the spotlight is cast on the urgent necessity for innovative cooling strategies ...
- This floating city is so massive it could carry an entire town across the ocean, and it has schools, parks and hospitalFreedom Ship, the proposed 80,000-resident floating city, is pushing the boundaries of ocean living. This massive vessel could combine home...
- Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Wes...
- India's growth story runs through waterIndia's ambitious industrial expansion faces a critical hurdle: water scarcity. As manufacturing's GDP contribution targets 25%, companies ...
- For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
- Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
- Don't leave Mumbai high and dryMumbai's recent rainfall was a welcome but fleeting relief for its struggling reservoirs. However, true water security in the city depends ...
- Green residential developments can reduce water consumption by 30-50%: ReportIndia's burgeoning green building sector faces a transparency gap, hindering homebuyers' ability to assess sustainability. To address this,...
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