Ocean plastic conjures up the perceived image of single-use plastic bottles and bags, however, discarded fishing nets contribute to a huge proportion of ocean plastic. An estimated 640,000 tons of fishing nets are discarded annually. In a bid to reduce that number, Samsung Electronics has
The shipping industry is one of the major contributors to greenhouse gases as it emits around three percent of total emissions as fossil fuel-powered vessels transport cargo around the planet. Even on standby, these ships and boast burn fuel for auxiliary functions, furthering carbon emissions.
With a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 pledged at the COP26, India has a long and challenging road ahead. Showing conviction to the target, energy transition and climate action were among the central themes of the Union Budget 2022-23. While talking of many
Ushering a new age of renewable energies, the world’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat, called THE JET, will soon be launched in the United Arab Emirates. The first clean energy transport mode will be launched in Dubai with an iconic design. It is a step forward
West Central Railway has turned an old train coach into a lavish restaurant at Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur Station. As per the department, the restaurant is likely to earn a revenue of Rs. 13 lakh annually under non-fare revenue. This creative idea was first introduced by
With bee populations highly threatened by habitat loss and climate change, it has become crucial to save these insects that play a major role in pollination and maintaining the ecological balance. A third of the global food production is dependent on bees and other pollinators,
The transportation industry is seeking to eliminate dependency on fossil fuels for operation. While hydrogen-powered trains made their debut last year, battery-powered trains are also making their way for easy and emissions-free transportation. In this quest, Germany has begun trials for the world’s first battery-powered
Plastic pollution and sanitation crisis are amongst the big issues the planet is currently facing, and The Throne sustainable toilet tackles both the problems at once. Designed by Spanish design Nagami and To, The Throne is a 3D printed portable toilet that comprises three parts
India is working toward a fossil fuel-free future, with major players such as Tata and Reliance playing significant roles. Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has announced that it has commissioned two solar power projects of a
Coca-Cola and The Ocean Cleanup will clean up the Cần Thơ River in Cần Thơ City, Vietnam as part of their collaborative river cleanup project. The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor will soon be launched in the Mekong Delta region as part of the partnership. The goal