On Sep 9 The North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) launched an app for management of electronic waste. The web portal aims at facilitating the collection, mobilization, processing and discarding of e-waste. As a platform for exchange between buyers and vendors for electronic parts and appliances, the Commissioner of NDMC made a statement.
Since the pandemic hit the world, conscious people and researchers have become more aware of the climate and urged to take steps to improve its condition. One such group of Indian students from the MVJ College of Engineering have come forward to aid in E-waste management.
Kallen Pokkudan, from Kannur district became an eminent figure in the conservation of Kerala’s mangrove forests over the years. Born in a marginalized family, he has been dedicated to securing the coastal resources of Kerala through effective interventions.
As people are returning to workplaces after almost two years of working from home, workplaces are now being more working on the rehabilitation of their employees. The tumultuous experiences that people had in terms of health, family and money were inexplicable and turning back to 'normal life' is challenging for everyone.
Construction material giant, Ultratech Cement has committed to Climate Group’s RE100 initiative at Climate Week NYC 2021. Through this ultimatum, UltraTech targets to meet 100 per cent of its electricity needs through renewable and non-exhaustive sources by 2050.
The United Nations selected 18 young men and women, for their pioneering work in India by the United Nations for a climate campaign called ‘We The Change’. As part of the ongoing COP26 conference in Glasgow, these young people have been commemorated for their contribution towards the environment.
From October 1, the Delhi government will launch the pilot project of health clinics in 15 of the state government schools across the city. These health clinics will cater to the physical and mental health needs of its children.
COP26 President Alok Sharma recently visited India as part of his global tour ahead of the UN conference on climate change scheduled to be held in Glasgow later this year.
Pineapple agroforestry, instead of Jhum cultivation can be a sustainable alternative in northeast India, says a study published in the Journal of Environmental Management. Jhum cultivation or swidden agriculture practiced in this region has become unsustainable causing soil infertility, erosion, and low agronomic productivity.
The first ‘smog tower’ has been installed in the capital, New Delhi. The 82 feet high tower will pump 1,000 cubic meters of air per second through it and reduce the amount of harmful particulate matter by half.