An initiative at the tiny enclave of Puducherry on India’s east coast has set the tone for wider adoption of eco-friendly LED lighting across the country, saving on electricity, emissions and costs
On the face of it, 102 million light emitting diode (LED) bulbs for a population of more than 1.25 billion may not seem to be a big number. However, when you consider that this was achieved…Read more
Brick kilns in India, a big source of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, need to use cost-effective technologies to reduce emissions
Official attempts to propose a particular technology for brick kilns, which are the third-biggest industrial consumer of coal in the country, are being questioned by experts, who say the government’s aim should be confined to reducing…Read more
Participants from across South Asia met to discuss the crisis relating to groundwater depletion in the region, and set up a regional forum to address the issues
The agrarian economy in South Asia supports nearly 1.2 billion people, and it is currently critically dependent on the use of groundwater. This is leading to a serious threat…Read more
To tackle increasing extreme weather events, nations around the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region need to share data, and devise and implement joint early warning plans
“If it rains immediately after a farmer applies fertiliser or pesticide; or irrigates the day before it rains, he incurs losses. By using the forecast to prepare a crop-wise, weather-wise…Read more
It is a revelation to see how children adapt to the changing climate and its attendant woes in the eastern states of Bihar and Jharkhand
For people working in the water-challenged areas of Bihar and Jharkhand in eastern India, it’s virtually impossible to avoid certain questions. How do families staying in flood-prone areas, contaminated-groundwater areas, drought-affected…Read more
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