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  • The world's ocean surface temperature has reached a record high

    According to US government data, the temperature of the world's ocean surface has reached an all-time high since satellite records began, causing marine heat waves around the planet.

  • Making e-waste into e-wealth: A chance for the Indian EV ecosystem

    The Government of India, as well as several state governments, has taken a number of efforts to promote the country's EV ecosystem, including the implementation of financial incentives, schemes, subsidies, infrastructure development, and regulatory measures. It is very astounding to notice that the EV industry in India is expected to grow at a 90% CAGR until at least 2030.

  • The Delhi government will provide free training to forest and wildlife conservationists

    The Delhi government plans to offer free forest and wildlife conservation training to the general population and establish a forest training institute in conjunction with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Combating Climate Change. The program aims to increase public awareness of conservation activities in the nation's capital.

  • Despite a prohibition, the use of ozone-depleting CFCs reached a new high

    The ability to deplete the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from the Sun, caused a global ban, but scientists revealed on Monday that some man-made chlorofluorocarbons have hit record levels, increasing climate-changing emissions

  • 67% of e-waste generated in India remains unprocessed

    According to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change data, India recycled just 32.9 percent of the e-waste created in 2021-2022. While the amount is higher than in past years, it still shows that an astounding 10,74,024 tonnes (67%) of e-waste went unprocessed.

  • Telangana implements a 'cool roof' strategy to combat the summer heat

    Telangana became the country's first state to implement the Cool Roof Policy on Monday. The 'Telangana Cool Roof Policy 2023-2028' aims to reduce the effect of heat islands and heat stress. By 2030, cool roofing will cover 200 square kilometers in Hyderabad and 100 square kilometers in the remainder of the state.

  • The first worldwide water conference in 50 years resulted in hundreds of pledges but no checks

    The first global water summit in nearly 50 years ended with the appointment of a new UN envoy for water and hundreds of non-binding pledges that, if fulfilled, would move the world closer to universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation.

  • England plans to prohibit the use of wet plastic wipes to curb pollution

    According to Environment Minister Therese Coffey, wet wipes containing plastic will be outlawed in England as part of plans to combat water pollution. According to Ms Coffey, the prohibition on plastic-based wipes will go into effect after a consultation next year. It is part of a larger strategy to improve water quality in England, where no river or waterway is clean.

  • Himachal Pradesh aims to become a ‘Green Energy State’ by 2026

    The Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, which is bearing the brunt of climate change's impact on lives, the environment, and the economy, and the World Bank met in February to explore a greener and more sustainable growth path to reach the goal of becoming a "Green Energy State" by 2026. It is expected to be one of the state's major renewable priorities, given more than 90% of the population lives in rural regions.

  • India aims to produce 5 million MT of green hydrogen annually by 2030

    India has set a target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070. As the country's need for energy and resources increases, a transition to renewable energy sources is required to lessen dependency on fossil fuels. Green hydrogen (GH2) is one of the most promising renewable energy carriers, with the potential to play an essential part in India's low-carbon, self-sufficient economic paths.