The global need for renewable energy has increased given the rapidly changing climate. Researchers have been exploring new aspects of the field to generate energy in various ways, and generating electricity from raindrops seems possible now. A research team led by scientists from the City
The times are critical with plastic pollution threatening all species that reside on the planet. Scientists and environmentalists have been trying to figure out an ecological way to dispose of this non-biodegradable material that has managed to overpower every aspect of human life. Envisioning an
Aiming to become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030, India has been promptly investing in renewable energy resources. Likewise, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to set up such land-based plants alongside rail tracks in her 2020 budget speech. She also projected the setting up of
Pursuing the long-term goal of making India cleaner and greener, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the expansion of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme, which would provide funds to 20 lakh farmers to set up standalone solar pumps. Presenting the
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that Indian Railways plans to go completely electric by 2024 and make it a “net-zero emission network” by the year 2030. The target for 100 percent electrification of railways was revealed at the India-Brazil Business Forum
Mankind has always been fascinated with the idea of the presence of extraterrestrial life. Moving closer to this aspiration, China has completed the world’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope, putting it into formal operation after a productive three-year trial. Representing an enormous step forward
India is committed to reduce its carbon emissions and adopt renewable energy to help save the planet amidst the climate crisis. In order to explore opportunities under renewable energy in railways, Indian Railways and Railway Energy Management Company Ltd. (REMCL) – a joint venture of
The 2020 Summer Olympics are fast approaching and Japan, the host of 2020 Olympic Games, has planned for an environmentally-friendly and sustainable execution of the international event. The Olympics are set to commence in Tokyo on July 24. Keeping the climate change in mind, the
Among other issues, proper waste management is the major problem plaguing India. To handle the tonnes of plastic waste sustainably, a Delhi-based startup has been recycling plastic waste and making colorful tiles from it. Shayna EcoUnified has turned 340 tonnes of plastic waste into 11
The vehicular emission spikes up the air pollution in Indian cities, especially in the national capital. Combined with the heavy air, the pollutants make the situation worse. Where many solutions have been implemented and ultimately failed, a few including the electric vehicles have made some