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Karjat project sparks Maharashtra political faceoff as thousands of trees are cut for 3,000 MW plantA significant controversy emerged in Maharashtra due to tree cutting for Torrent Power's energy project. Locals and activists oppose the pr...- Arunachal’s anti-dam protests spread as agitators oppose 1,605 MW Menga hydropower projectIn Arunachal Pradesh, opposition to the 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project is growing fierce. A bandh organized by student grou...
- Paper straws are more harmful than plastic straws, South Korean study finds; check what research revealsNew research from South Korea has revealed an unexpected finding: paper straws may actually cause more environmental harm than their plasti...
- Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry hails state's AI Policy 2026In a statement, GCCI president Pratima Dhond said the Goa AI Mission 2026 represented an important step towards building a technology-led e...
- Torrent Power says 3,000-MW Karjat pumped storage project outside Bhimashankar SanctuaryThe company in a statement said the project, which will supply power to Maharashtra, would support grid stability as the share of solar and...
- In 2020, New Jersey deployed a 150-foot steel caisson gate in 125 feet of water; the structure extends 30 feet above the seabed and is expected to last more than 75 yearsUnderwater at Deepwater Reef in New Jersey, a caisson gate has been installed to form a new artificial reef. Designed to nurture marine bio...
- 38-year-old Argentine artist builds DIY heart-shaped house in under 1.5 years, upcycled car windshields into windowsMariana Di Pascuales constructed a heart-shaped house using reclaimed materials, primarily located in the Traslasierra Valley, Argentina. T...
- India to remain strict on quality: Industry minister Piyush GoyalIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised a strict stance on quality and environmental regulations. He noted that many companies ar...
- AI stocks: Midterm elections could threaten AI trade as data center backlash growsPublic opposition to US data centers and the November midterm elections could reshape AI infrastructure investment. Increased regulatory sc...
- In 2019, Purdue began growing corn and soybeans around solar panels in Indiana; after 4 years, even the most shaded corn plots lost only 7.7 percent of their yieldPurdue University researchers have been examining how solar panels affect crop production since 2019, particularly focusing on corn and soy...
- 'The problem was caused by you': Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls out Europe over carbon emissionsUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India accounts for less than 3% of global carbon emissions despite representing 17% of the world'...
- UAE closes all Umm Al Quwain beaches after tanker oil spillThe UAE has temporarily closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain after a tanker oil spill affected its shoreline. The Ministry...
- Goyal reminds developed countries of $100 bln climate finance pledge, says 'haven't seen nickel or dime of that'Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the Berlin Global Dialogue, criticizing developed nations for unmet climate finance commitments. He h...
- Centre flags land, green tape hurdles in infra projectsDelays in land acquisition and obtaining various environmental clearances have significantly impacted the progress of infrastructure projec...
- In the late 1800s, America imported Japanese hops for medicine and gardens; escaped vines can now form 4-foot-thick blankets with thousands of plants per acreIntroduced to the United States in the late 1800s, Japanese hops were initially valued for their ornamental and medicinal qualities. Howeve...
- Investors see risk from US midterms to AI trade as data center backlash buildsAs public criticism of data centers intensifies ahead of the US midterm elections, the implications for the AI sector and data center devel...
- US Iran war: Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, as per maritime agencyA ship was struck on Wednesday by "an unknown projectile" off the coast of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire, a British mari...
- Leonardo DiCaprio bought 104-acre island for $1.75 million to create an ecological paradise; Why his Belize project remained uncertainLeonardo DiCaprio's vision for Blackadore Caye focuses on intertwining luxurious hospitality with environmental recovery. Facing scrutiny o...
- In 2019, a Texas fisherwoman won the largest ever settlement of $50 million in a citizen suit in the history of US Clean Water Act in fight against a plastic giantDiane Wilson, a Texas fisherwoman and a passionate advocate for the environment, has been at the forefront of the battle against plastic po...
- Sustainable Product of the Year 2026: How the ET Product of the Year Awards Recognise Measurable Environmental ImpactSustainability has become a powerful part of the product story. But as environmental claims become increasingly common, the bigger question...
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