Tokyo exhibition focuses on CO2 reduction, saving energy
Tokyo has launched an exhibition to showcase a wide range of environmental technologies and services to overcome various challenges. Energy conservation, renewable energy, heat island …
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Indian Railways to become ‘net zero carbon emitter’ by 2030: Piyush Goyal
Indian Railways will become a “net zero” carbon emitter by 2030, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said. Speaking at an event organised by the Confederation of …
Higher RPOs to help India meet 175 GW renewable target: Greenpeace
Greenpeace India said renewable purchase obligation (RPO) target of 21 per cent by 2022 will help India meet 175 GW renewable energy goal by 2022, …
Desalination processes based on renewable energy could resolve India’s perennial water woes
The ever-increasing demand for potable water is exerting tremendous stress on our existing consumable water resources. Water covers a little over 70 per cent of …
Union Earth Sciences ministry to study marine litter issue: Official
The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences will begin work on gauging marine litter and their sources along the country’s coastline, a senior ministry official said …
Scientists from IIT Madras developed solar powered system to convert plastic into fuel
Scientists from IIT Madras have developed a solar powered system to convert non-recyclable plastic into fuel that can substitute diesel used in generators, furnaces and …
Global Warming can be limited to 1.5 C by improving everyday activities: Study
Global warming can be limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius by improving the energy efficiency of our everyday activities such as travel, indoor heating and device …
Major environmental problems facing India
India, the global host of World Environment Day being observed on Tuesday, continues to grapple with several environmental issues like air and water pollution, and …
“Beat Plastic Pollution” Not Merely a Slogan, India Means Business”: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Urging all stakeholders at the national and international level to work towards betterment of environment, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh …
Rural Electrification Corporation commits USD 1 mn to ISA
Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) recently announced its commitment of USD 1 million to International Solar Alliance (ISA). “In view of the World Environment Day 2018, …