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World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...
Harsh Goenka is inspired by Tamil Nadu teen who turned a street-side problem into an invention praised by PM Modi, Joe Biden and Prince WilliamsA young inventor from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha Umashankar, developed a solar-powered ironing cart to replace polluting charcoal irons. Her innov...
Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
This jacket can turn air into drinking water, producing nearly 1 liter a dayA revolutionary jacket from the University of Texas at Austin can now generate drinking water from the air. This innovative wearable uses s...
Govt to formulate plan to stop incidents of stubble burning: Agriculture ministerThe Indian government will create a plan to end stubble burning. This initiative aims to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR and protect soil ...
India adds 4.6 GWh of energy storage capacity in first quarter of 2026: ReportIndia saw a massive surge in battery energy storage capacity in early 2026. The country added 4.6 gigawatt-hours in the first three months,...
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
HVR Solar signs global MoUs to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Uttar PradeshHVR Solar Ltd is establishing a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Uttar Pradesh through strategic MoUs signed at SNEC PV Power...
Cleantech startup SolarSquare raises $53 million in funding round led by B CapitalThe startup plans to deploy the fresh capital towards expansion into new cities, double down on technology capabilities, and expand its tea...
SolarSquare raises $53 million in India’s largest residential solar funding roundSolarSquare has secured $53 million in a significant funding round. This investment fuels expansion into new cities and strengthens technol...
WPI inflation surges to all-time high of 9.7% under new seriesIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7% in May. This marks the first reading under a new Wholesale Price Index series. Fuel and power...
Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuelResearchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a battery-free artificial photosynthesis system that continuously converts sunl...
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
Aurora in Indian Today Time: Here's how, when and where to watch dancing light as solar storm hits Earth tonightAurora India Time: A powerful solar storm is heading towards Earth, bringing a rare chance to see the Northern Lights in northern India. Th...
AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are bornA new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications ...
Electric mobility key to long-term fight against air pollution: UNEP chiefA top UN official stresses electric mobility and mandatory vehicle emissions testing for long-term air pollution solutions. India's plan to...