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Harris: A Climate Champion With A Mixed Record On Big Tech And Wall Street

Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris is a steadfast climate warrior but her stand on the tech and financial sectors are less than simple

July 29, 2024

Half Of EV Owners Want To Switch Back To Conventional Cars As Dissatisfaction Grows: Survey

After the initial charge, many Indian EV owners are putting on the brakes or, more worryingly, switching to the reverse gear, put off by the slow expansion of the charging infrastructure

July 29, 2024

Concrete Jungles Fuel India's Heatwave Crisis

Presence of tall buildings in a city creates poor aerodynamic conditions - wherein these structures are obstacles to natural air circulation by reducing wind speeds. Further, such tall structures create the ‘urban canyon effect’ with temperatures inside the canyon elevated by 2-4°C as the presence of multiple buildings provides multiple surfaces for the reflection and absorption of sunlight

July 29, 2024

India On Track To Become Top Solar Market As Renewable Capacity Rises Sharply

The government is taking several initiatives to prioritise renewable energy. Nearly 151 GW of renewable projects are being implemented, and 76.42 GW will be operationalised in 3-4 years

July 29, 2024

IRDAI Approved Insurtech Startup Eyes Sizeable MSME Biz Insurance Market

Insurance start-up aims to build a significant presence in India's underinsured SME space with its digital-first approach offering a bunch of tailored products

July 26, 2024

India Stepping Up To Mitigate Impact Of Climate Change: Govt

Reeling under the full impact of global warming, from extreme floods to severe droughts, India has initiated several significant steps to mitigate the consequences of climate change

July 26, 2024

India Pursues Geothermal Energy To Achieve Energy Independence

India is charting a bold course toward energy independence, with geothermal energy emerging as a key player. Harnessing Earth's heat promises to drive sustainable growth and reduce fossil fuel reliance

July 26, 2024

Adani's Khavda Renewable Complex Powers Up With First Wind Unit

Adani Group's Khavda complex in Gujarat has powered up its first wind unit, marking a significant step towards its goal of becoming the world's largest renewable energy complex

July 26, 2024

Budget Sets Stage For Renewable Energy And Nuclear Power Expansion

The FM chalks out a roadmap for renewable energy and nuclear power expansion involving strategic collaborations, pumped storage, and significant funding for solar and nuclear power projects

July 26, 2024

India's Climate Challenge, A Call For Collective Action

A recent study found harmful PM2.5 particles widespread across India. These tiny particles cause serious health issues, even death. In 2022, rural and urban areas exceeded the air pollution limits set by the Central Pollution Control Board and the World Health Organisation

July 25, 2024
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