Climate Change a serious threat-may bring back long-dormant viruses to life
Long-dormant viruses brought back to life; the resurgence of deadly and disfiguring smallpox; a dengue or zika “season” in Europe. These could be disaster movie …
COVID 19
MNRE extends scheduled commissioning date for RE projects by five months
The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has announced extension in the scheduled commissioning date for renewable energy (RE) projects by five months. The …
Covid-19 PPE can turn into biofuel demonstrates Indian researchers
Plastic from used personal protective equipment (PPE) can and should be transformed into renewable liquid fuels, according to Indian researchers. The study, published in the …
Archana Soreng-young Indian climate activist named by UN chief to new advisory group
A climate activist from India has been named by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to his new advisory group comprising young leaders who will provide perspectives …
Air Pollution cut short life of Indians by more than 5 years: New Data
As countries around the world race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, there is another, everyday killer causing billions of people to lead shorter and sicker …
COVID 19 Effect: solar installations in Delhi produced more power says a study
As the Covid19 shutdowns and stay-at-home orders brought much of the world’s travel and commerce to a standstill, people around the world started noticing clearer …
EV market likely to be Rs 50,000 crore opportunity in India by 2025: Report
The electric vehicle (EV) market is likely to be a Rs 50,000-crore opportunity in India by 2025, with two- and three-wheelers expected to drive higher …
Post-COVID 19, industry would have to build cleaner mobility solutions: OLA
Ola co-founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Friday said in the post-COVID world, the industry would have to build mobility solutions that are cleaner and …
India serves as good example in solar auctions amidst pandemic: UN Secy
As the world designs and implements Covid-19 recovery plans, it has a choice of either going back to where it was, or investing in a …
Air pollution increases risk of COVID-19, deaths: Study
Air pollution in Bengaluru is linked to the loss of an estimated 6,300 lives in the first half of 2020 and 3.7 per cent decline …