The life expectancy of Indians could rise by four years on average if the government reduces air pollution and enforces quality standards recommended by the World Health Organisation
If India reduced its air pollution to comply with WHO’s air quality standards, people in the country could live about four years longer on average, a study published in PNAS has found…Read More
The native ecosystem of shola forests and grasslands in the Western Ghats, which is known as the water tower of peninsular India, keeps the streams and rivers healthy
The health of the forests of the Western Ghats contributes to the perennial flow in the streams and rivers originating from the mountains, latest scientific research shows…Read More
Despite a sudden upward revision of prices of solar equipment supplied to Indian developers, experts say this move by Chinese firms is temporary and there’s no cause to be overly concerned
India’s sunlight sector is coping with not just rising prices of Chinese solar modules but also the challenge of Chinese manufacturers reneging on their contracts and demanding…Read More
Rapid urbanisation and the rise in energy consumption in India calls for a development model that ensures a significant portion of the increase is met from clean and affordable energy
As India urbanises at a rapid pace, there’s a daunting challenge in balancing higher energy use and intensity with a development model that slows the growth of carbon emissions…Read More
Civil society organisations in Brazil are concerned at the New Development Bank’s use of impact monitoring mechanisms of its member countries
The NDB has still not clearly disclosed which projects will receive funding, much less held any public consultations with communities that may be impacted by them. There is low transparency and clarity on its social and environmental policies…Read More
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