Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
The new man of steel! India seen filling the void China may leaveIndia Steel Industry Growth 2026: Global steel demand is shifting from China to India and Southeast Asia. India's steel consumption is low,...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Fueling Demand: Inside India’s ethanol mobility revolution in reverseIndia is launching an ambitious green mobility initiative. The country is establishing E100 fuel stations nationwide before flex-fuel vehic...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Offices gear up for a green makeoverCompanies are choosing eco-friendly office designs and materials to push for carbon neutrality goals. Office fit-outs contribute significan...
23 May, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Adani Total Gas appoints Sanjay Pandita as CEO, effective May 22Adani Total Gas has appointed Sanjay Pandita as its new CEO, effective May 22, 2026. With 25 years of experience in the energy sector, Pand...
21 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
India’s office fit-outs could cut embodied carbon emissions by up to 55%Corporates are increasingly adopting green office interiors and recycled materials to achieve carbon neutrality. With India's office leasin...
20 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Net leasing of office spaces in NCR down 60 pc in Jan-Mar to 1.5 mn sq ft: JLLDelhi-NCR's office market experienced a subdued first quarter with net leasing falling 60% to 1.5 million sq ft, primarily due to reduced n...
02 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
View: Build low-carbon cities with climate as a benefitMoving into an action mode to foster low-carbon cities in developing nations should be an important aim for COP26. This will be good for ci...
09 Aug, 2021, 03.04 PM IST
Venkaiah Naidu advocates low carbon paths in citiesConsidering the mammoth financial requirements for sustainable urbanisation in South Asia, public-private partnerships have to play an impo...
17 Dec, 2014, 02.13 PM IST
China, US sign agreements to cope with climate changeThe projects address carbon capture, usage and storage, hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) reduction, and the move toward low-carbon cities and a low-...
08 Jul, 2014, 09.00 PM IST
Energy bill keeps Kolkata in sync with four British citiesAccording to a recent study, about 10% of all incomes earned in Kolkata is spent on energy, which is same in Leeds, Birmingham, Humber & Sh...
20 Nov, 2013, 11.35 AM IST
- A big leap for Kolkata's carbon-neutral dream
Kolkata's energy efficiency has doubled since the turn of the century and is projected to increase by two times in the next 12 years.
20 Nov, 2013, 04.53 AM IST
UK, Kolkata Municipal Corporation signs MoU to keep the city's environment cleanThe UK government has promised to share its expertise with KMC and deliver a roadmap for low carbon emission in the city.
15 Nov, 2013, 05.08 PM IST
How Mysore, Jaipur & Madurai offer low-carbon city planning lessons to megacitiesThe theme of sustainability has been attracting IT companies around the world to develop tools and plans for cities around the world.
02 Feb, 2012, 02.43 AM IST
Low-Carbon plans key to 'liveable' cities: Jitesh Brahmkshatriya , Head (environmental planning) AtkinsExperience from around the globe suggests that environment is one of the biggest casualties of breakneck urbanisation.
09 Dec, 2011, 05.17 PM IST