India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Amazon's Chile data center moves ahead after residents lose environmental challengeResidents near Santiago, Chile, are concerned about a new Amazon data center. They fear its impact on a cherished local hill and potential ...
10 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
08 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risksUnder the Trump administration, coal power is making a comeback, as plans to phase out coal plants are being scrapped. This change is desig...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Investors press Amazon, Microsoft and Google on water, power use in US data centresBig tech companies Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are facing pressure from investors. Shareholders want more details on water usage and cons...
06 Apr, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin seeks approval for space-based data centres after Amazon Leo challenged SpaceX proposalPer Blue Origin, the project aims to ease the rising pressure on existing infrastructure on earth. Space-based data centres could reduce co...
21 Mar, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
How Asian Consulting Engineers is driving excellence for Indian MSMEsThe water and environmental consulting specialist — and category winner at the ET MSME Awards 2024 — helps enterprises thrive with innovati...
29 Jul, 2025, 07.14 PM IST
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos-backed methane-tracking satellite lost in spaceA satellite backed by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been lost in space while carrying out an important climate change mission, ...
02 Jul, 2025, 11.51 AM IST
Amazon prefers renewables in Asia as nuclear still elusiveThis is in contrast to the US, where tech titans including Amazon and Microsoft Corp. are turning to nuclear energy to fuel their power-hun...
12 Oct, 2024, 09.20 AM IST
Amazon prefers renewables in Asia as nuclear still elusiveAmazon.com Inc. is focusing on wind and solar projects in Asia for green power due to current availability. In the US, companies like Amazo...
11 Oct, 2024, 11.25 PM IST
Amazon faces Black Friday protests, strikes in 40 countriesEmployees in the US, UK, India, Japan, Australia, South Africa and across Europe are demanding better wages and working conditions as the c...
25 Nov, 2022, 08.26 AM IST
Amazon faces record challenges at shareholder meetingAmazon is a popular holding among ESG-focused funds. About 32% of funds classified as promoting the environment or social justice under Eur...
25 May, 2022, 11.43 AM IST
Environment threats 'greatest challenge to human rights': UN13 Sep, 2021, 03.56 PM IST
NGT directs CPCB to recover fine from Amazon, Flipkart for excessive plastic packagingCPCB has earlier told the NGT that e-commerce giants need to fulfil their extended producer responsibility under the Plastic Waste Manageme...
12 Sep, 2020, 12.00 PM IST
NGT asks CPCB to explain coercive steps taken against Amazon, FlipkartA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said the report filed by the apex pollution monitoring body does not mention th...
20 Jun, 2020, 05.37 PM IST
Submit fresh report on compliance of plastic rules by Amazon, Flipkart: NGT to CPCBHearing a plea filed by a 16-year-old boy to stop Amazon and Flipkart from excessive plastic use in packaging, the National Green Tribunal ...
29 Jan, 2020, 06.03 PM IST
Governance issues most important for investors in IndiaEnvironmental and social norms are relatively easy to comply for Indian companies.
05 Nov, 2019, 03.27 PM IST