
MIT researchers have developed a new organic battery material, described in a study published in ACS Central Science, that provides a sustainable alternative for powering electric vehicles. This lithium-ion battery uses an organic cathode instead of cobalt or nickel, which are routinely utilized but have high financial, environmental, and social implications.

A two-day national exhibition and program promoting environmentally friendly activities under the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) themes will be held from February 9 to 10 at India Gate in the national capital.

The India Energy Week, which is set for February 6 in Goa, intends to highlight India's aggressive pursuit of net-zero emissions as a paradigm for global climate action. The event, hosted by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), will highlight India's critical role as the world's third-largest energy consumer.

Kampala hosted the Third South Summit on January 21-22, 2024, with the theme 'Leaving No One Behind'. The meeting aimed to enhance collaboration among the 134 G-77 members in a competitive global economy. The priorities are trade, investment, sustainable development, climate change, poverty reduction, and the digital economy.

In Gujarat's dry regions, the historic city of Vadnagar has revealed a fascinating story of agricultural persistence, persisting over generations despite uncertain monsoon rains.

In Alappuzha, a student startup called EichhoTech gained popularity for its inventive use of invasive water hyacinth to make artwork, home decor, stationery, and personalized presents. Their environmentally friendly activities have impressed both the Governor of Kerala and the Secretary of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The 23rd World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is approaching, and leaders, politicians, and experts from around the world will convene to debate how visionary leadership can steer our planet toward a more sustainable future. The meeting, coordinated by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), will take place from February 7 to 9.

A recent research by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California found that the Greenland Ice Sheet has lost even more ice than previously estimated.

Indore has made major progress towards harnessing solar energy, and Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav feels the city has the potential to become a national model for sustainable development.

The Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is considering establishing bins or drop box-style facilities in Salt Lake and Rajarhat-Gopalpur for the separate collection of e-waste, which includes abandoned hard discs, computers, mobile phones, television sets, lamps, and other electrical equipment.