Beginning April 1, 2024, India plans to impose new standards for distribution licensees to ensure that a specific amount of electricity consumption comes from renewable energy sources.
The Ground Breaking Ceremony 4.0, announced by State Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, marks a significant milestone for Uttar Pradesh, notably in the field of renewable energy. The plan intends to establish Uttar Pradesh as a renewable energy powerhouse by introducing pumped storage power (PSP) generation.
PK Mishra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal secretary, highlighted the significance of sustainable growth during the 56th Annual Conference of the Odisha Economic Association in Sambalpur, Odisha. Mishra remarked that great growth without sustainability would be meaningless.
The clock is ticking on the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN, aiming to achieve a more sustainable and equitable world by 2030.
Assam's Governor recently delivered a powerful message, urging all government departments to align their work with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These 17 interconnected goals, ranging from poverty eradication to climate action, provide a roadmap for a more just and sustainable future.
The animals at the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune might not be able to appreciate it, but they're about to benefit from a human-driven eco-revolution. The zoo is taking a big step towards sustainability by ditching plastic and offering free cloth bags to visitors.
Mother Nature's mood swings are making us sick, literally. Climate change is fueling a rise in diarrhoeal diseases, and it's not just a coincidence. The erratic weather we're experiencing, with its wild swings between floods and droughts, is playing havoc with our water sources. Floods contaminate them with nasty pathogens like bacteria and viruses, while droughts shrink them, making them more susceptible to pollution.
IREDA and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost renewable energy innovation and research. The agreement, announced during IIT Bhubaneswar's 100 Cube Start-up Conclave, intends to promote collaborative research, facilitate technology transfer, and strengthen the renewable energy start-up ecosystem.
Maharashtra is sweating it out, literally. Studies reveal a worrying trend: the number of scorching days has doubled in recent decades, making life and agriculture tougher. Droughts are biting harder too, threatening food security and economic stability. Deforestation, pollution, and unsustainable water practices are being blamed for this climate cocktail.
The holy Indrayani River, a lifeline for Pune and a pilgrimage site is drowning in a thick blanket of toxic foam. This alarming sight points to a cocktail of pollutants poisoning the river, threatening not only its ecosystem but also public health.