by Himanshu Thakkar | Apr 11, 2018 | Ecofriendly & Tech, Initiatives
Interlinking of rivers is an expensive proposal and exercise. It has adverse environmental impact on forests, land, biodiversity, rivers, and livelihood of millions living in India. It is socially disruptive. It not only adds to climate change (destruction of forests...
by Syeda Ambia Zahan | Apr 9, 2018 | Ecofriendly & Tech, Fashion and Food, Home, Initiatives
Solar-powered boat clinics equipped with solar panels can be instrumental in bringing healthcare relief for flood victims. Their efficacy has been demonstrated time and again as they are not dependent on electricity. This enables them to operate round the clock....
by Muqbil Ahmar | Apr 7, 2018 | Ecofriendly & Tech, Fashion and Food
A micro-ambulance plus mobile clinic, called Ambupod, has been developed by a Pune-based ex Indian Air Force officer. The solar ambulance comes with a cost-effective as well as utility approach to cater to rural together with urban health care. The three wheel...
by The Third Pole | Apr 4, 2018 | Ecofriendly & Tech, Home, Initiatives
Of all Himalayan nations, China has made the most progress toward hydropower development. This has been driven by three major factors. Firstly, China has insufficient reserves of fossil fuels to meet the needs of its growth aspirations. The ongoing (13th) 5 year plan...
by Muqbil Ahmar | Apr 1, 2018 | Ecofriendly & Tech, Fashion and Food
Can you imagine a paint that generates electricity for your house? Seems straight out of fiction, isn’t it? However, this is the direction that modern green technology is taking. Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology have manufactured and...
by Urmi Bhattacharjee | Mar 29, 2018 | Ecofriendly & Tech, Initiatives
The Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat is one of the largest dams in India across the Narmada river. The result of the Narmada Valley Project makes it the world’s second-largest concrete gravity dam. Every time the dam’s height is raised, people get displaced. Does...
