Sustainability
Modern biogas tech offers key innovative solutions for waste management, resource optimisation in agriculture: Piyush Sohani, Sistema.bio
The implementation of biogas projects generates jobs in the installation and maintenance of biogas plants while allowing farmers to sell excess biofertiliser, diversifying their income streams, says Piyush Sohani, Country Director-India, Sistema.bio.
Need to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2070, says Union Minister Manohar Lal
The Union Minister reviewed the power sector scenario of Tamil Nadu along with state Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji, and other officials.
Building trust and inclusivity in AI-Driven climate action
With rising awareness about the impacts of AI on people and the planet, AI solutions for climate action must be grounded in the needs of communities affected by climate change and driven by inclusive, participatory processes.
Through Industry 5.0, Indian manufacturers to focus on sustainability, target profitability: PwC
About 52% of top executives at leading manufacturing companies are allocating investments towards building a culture of lifelong learning, shows report.
Sustainability and compliance are key to future-proofing packaging solutions: Jay Deepak Shah, CEO, Jay Wood Industry
We see sustainability as a growth driver, and our packaging strategy is deeply in sync with the globally followed principles of circular economy, says Jay Deepak Shah, CEO, Jay Wood Industry.
The world’s second-most used material needs a makeover
The industry looks to calcined clay, known as LC3, as a low-carbon alternative. Regulatory and logistical challenges remain, but updating building codes could streamline adoption of new low-carbon materials.
G20 welcomes recommendations to unlock climate funds, will monitor implementation
The G20 stated that because climate and environmental funds have different accreditation and programming requirements, current mechanisms present "fragmented and time-consuming" pathways for accessing their resources.
World Bank set to double agriculture funding to $9 billion
The Washington-based lender will increase its agricultural finance and agribusiness commitments to $9 billion a year by the end of the decade, said President Ajay Banga.
A wind power crisis is holding back the world’s green energy goal
While the target remains achievable, current rates of clean power deployment aren’t sufficient and the rollout of wind turbines is lagging, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Rich nations must pay more to tackle climate change, G24 says
The G24, which includes a wide range of emerging market and developing economies including Argentina, Ghana, Nigeria, and the Philippines, met at the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington this week.
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The energy transition is powered by — wait for it — coal
Global electricity demand is rising sharply due to electrification, outpacing renewable energy supply and increasing reliance on coal.
China moves to cool rising prices of carbon permits
This move could temper the record 104.14 yuan per ton price, potentially lowering it, while 8 million tons of additional permits are expected to ease compliance pressures.
The world's carbon sinks are on fire
Forests can pull carbon from the air and store it in roots and leaves, locking it out of the atmosphere. Through complex markets, nations can bank trees to lower their greenhouse gas emissions while continuing to use fossil fuels, the root cause of climate change.
Climate goals face BC election backlash in home of Greenpeace
John Rustad's campaign focuses on removing environmental targets and promoting natural-resources development, which contrasts sharply against the current NDP government's policies amidst economic challenges and public frustrations.
ITC Limited launches 9.45 MW solar plant in Karnataka to boost renewable energy goals
ITC Limited has commissioned its second offsite solar plant in Karnataka. The 9.45 MW plant will generate around 15 million units annually, reducing 12,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. With this, ITC’s share of electrical renewable energy in total consumption in the state will be close to 90%.
What sustainability? Small businesses find it a ‘hassle’ to be environmentally conscious
Sainath Jain's Hivado brand aimed for eco-friendly packaging with aluminum but faced logistics issues in India, leading to damaged products and increased costs. Subsequently, he switched to HDPE. This shift reflects a broader struggle among small businesses to adopt sustainable practices without sufficient support, funding, or consumer willingness to pay a premium.
