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Jeff Bezos takes dig at Zohran Mamdani, imagines Amazon run like NYC schools: ‘Packages would take six weeks, cost $100 and still arrive wrong’Jeff Bezos criticized New York City's public school system's inefficiency, comparing it to Amazon's operations to highlight administrative ...
$100 crude & 95 rupee: Why Arvind Kothari is still buying these 5 emerging themes despite the warDespite economic headwinds, Niveshaay's Arvind Kothari sees opportunity in market dips, doubling down on high-conviction themes like electr...
No AC, no cooler, yet one man from Rajasthan found a natural way to keep 4000+ homes heat-free: ‘It all started with an empty rooftop…’Scorching summer heat is a major concern for urban households, leading to overheated interiors and high electricity bills. In Jaipur, Prate...
Anand Mahindra's Monday motivation is an IAS officer. Who is Supriya Sahu, a 'champion of the Earth'?IAS officer Supriya Sahu's enduring commitment to environmental conservation is highlighted. Her decades of public service, including pione...
IAS Supriya Sahu wins UN’s highest environment award; the architect behind the green revolution in the NilgirisSupriya Sahu, Indian Administrative Service officer, has received the prestigious United Nations Champions of the Earth award for 2025. Thi...
In heatwave-hit Ahmedabad, a cool bus stop with sprinklers offers rare respite for commutersAhmedabad combats extreme heat with innovative, low-cost solutions like misting bus stops and reflective roof paint. Following a deadly hea...
Heat-protect workers, keep your biz coolAmidst India's heatwave, companies like Amazon and Flipkart are urged to protect outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses. Initiatives s...
Delhi’s 2025 heatwave plan: How the capital is preparing schools, hospitals, and city infrastructure to stay safe this summerThe Delhi government has launched its 2025 Heat Action Plan, introducing measures to combat intense heatwaves. Key initiatives include esta...
Heatwave alerts, water coolers and dedicated wards in hospitals: Delhi govt unveils Heat Action PlanDelhi launches its Heat Action Plan 2025, prioritizing heat resilience with measures like early warning systems and 'Cool Roof' projects. C...
As summer turns extreme, manufacturing firms go the extra mile to keep workers coolAs extreme summer heat leads to increased absenteeism and reduced productivity, manufacturing and engineering firms like Tata Steel, Larsen...
Which nuclear power plant is at the center of the Russia-Ukraine conflict? What risk does it pose?Russia has alleged that Ukraine targeted the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station under Russian control, demanding a response from the West. ...
For emerging climate tech startups, the US heat wave could be a learning curveA number of emerging climate tech startups are developing the next wave of technology that will keep us cool without frying the planet or o...
Smart surfaces for cooler citiesAt every level of government, India is developing strategies for managing heat and heatwaves. But these efforts are fragmented and not yet ...
Centre asks states/UTs to review health facility preparedness amid rising temperature"Health facility preparedness must be reviewed for availability of adequate quantities of essential medicines, IV fluids, ice packs, ORS an...
White supremacy, of the coolest kind: Unveiling the heat-radiating LWDPainting the town white will soon become the hottest trend.
- Shift to Net-zero buildings is not only cheap now, but viable too; India slowly finding solutions as well
Cheap technology and sufficient skills already exist worldwide to achieve net-zero energy buildings – those that produce enough renewable e...
WelcomHotel Amritsar is Punjab's first LEED Platinum certified hotel: ITC HotelsITC Hotels said Welcomhotel Amritsar received the rating for energy efficiency by using 33% less energy, reducing the water consumption by ...
India could face productivity loss equivalent to 34 million jobs in 2030 due to global warming: UNAccumulated global financial loss due to heat stress is expected to reach $2,400 billion by 2030.
Okhla missionary hospital to generate solar powerInterestingly, the hospital is not entitled to any government subsidy on solar power and is yet set to make big savings on its total energy...
Swiss green-building label Minergie eyes IndiaMinergie, the sustainability label for new and refurbished energy-efficient buildings, has approached the Indian government.