Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually launched Asia’s biggest bio-CNG plant in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore. The initiative has been called an imperative step to tackle the waste generated from houses, farms and animals. According to Modi, the plant also supports the mission of “cleaner urban
Humankind has encroached deep in forests, putting numerous wildlife species in jeopardy – both flora and fauna. To protect the planet from imminent doom, it is essential to protect every species to maintain the ecological equilibrium. While there are many conservation efforts set in motion
While the criticism against the act of rearing animals for slaughter to fulfill the global demand of meat consumption is raging, rarely any attention is paid to poaching, which despite of being a popular topic of environmental ethics and being illegal for decades, is still
Animals have long been exposed to humankind’s thirst to advance. Monkeys, rats, hamsters and guinea pigs are some of the animals that are tested upon for cosmetics and medical trials, most of which are bordering on animal cruelty. Shockingly, a well-regarded animal rights group has
With the advent of large-scale agricultural and industrial activities, millions of tons of waste and other pollutants enter the ocean each year. There are so many major factors polluting the oceans on daily basis. Some of these pollutants including plastic waste end up on beaches,
Let’s face it, periods are an inevitable part of a woman’s life till she hits her 50s. Uneasy and painful, periods also bring a monthly expense on feminine hygiene products such as tampons or sanitary pads. Every menstruating woman is familiar with plastic-based sanitary care
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.
Every other day, microplastics or nanoplastics are being detected in places we least expect. For instance, tiny plastic particles, including tire dust have been found in ice cores dating back five decades, showing how human advancement has brought global contamination upon the planet. A new
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