How Microplastics Kills Marine Life and Enters Human Food Chain
There is no doubt in this that plastic pollution is a growing worldwide problem right now, be it in water or land. Every now and then we can see images of marine animals and birds entangled in plastic waste. Years of senseless dumping of plastic waste has created a...
Millions from ADB, still Coastal Erosion Damages Ecology of Mangalore
Coastal communities in Ullal, a region in Mangalore, are experiencing a wide range of natural hazards that include coastal erosion, flooding from upland runoff, high and low lake levels, severe storms, storm waves and storm surge, shoreline erosion, landslides, and...
National Policy on Biofuel Will Reduce India’s Reliance on Fossil Fuels
National Policy on Biofuel (2018) was recently approved by the Cabinet. Biofuels have caught everyone’s attention globally in the last decade or so and it is important to keep up with the pace of developments with respect to biofuels. In India it is of greater...
Republic Day: India Focuses on Battling Climate Change
On the occasion of Republic Day 2019, the Government of India has reiterated its commitment towards battling climate change and bringing sustainability in the society. “Our cultures, traditions, and ideal in life place high importance on public service. We’ve had...
The Chobani Way: Bringing Sustainability in Food
From the cartoon-themed yogurt for children like Winnie the Pooh to the indulgent caramel-crunch mixes for our sweet tooth, Chobani’s dairy products are a luscious, full-flavor experience that is made of only natural ingredients and packed with the goodness of...
Shipping Industry Can Use Modern Technologies to Cut Emissions
Shipping as a trade is crucial for trade. In fact, over 80% of global commerce goes through this route; however, this line of business has also been regarded by experts as an environmental problem. The entire industry produces carbon dioxide as much as the whole of...
The Earth is Not Ours. Why Sustainable Development is a Must
Humanity’s, relationship with Earth is fundamentally flawed. We do not really understand what we are doing on Earth and, as a result, appreciate even less our purpose on this planet. To my mind this ignorance of purpose makes our lives meaningless and is the reason...
5 Ways in Which Indian Railways is Going Environment Friendly
Indian Railways is going green! In an effort to turn environmentally friendly, Piyush Goyal led Railway Ministry has been undertaking many steps. From solar based power plants to those of wind energy, from installing environmentally friendly bio toilets in coaches to...
Epiphany, Burning the Hag & Wise Men from the East
On, 6th January 2019, was Epiphany, one of the biggest festivals in Italy, which is celebrated by Burning the Hag. The Hag is burnt on a huge bonfire in the middle of the Piazza, the central square, which is the focal point of most Italian towns. In Verona's famed...
Ganga Pollution is Killing the Ganges, India’s Most Sacred River
We all are aware of the fact that most of the civilizations developed near rivers. Even over the course of history, many great cities grew on the banks of rivers around the globe. This is because rivers enrich the soil for crop growth and provide easy transportation...
Coastal Hazards Threaten Community Security in Coastal Belts of India
With the arrival of monsoon, natural forces come alive in the coastal region of Karnataka. The interplay of sand, water and wind engage in a sea dance, terrifying those who live on the coast. In common parlance, this is called sea or coastal erosion which is often...
Royal Enfield CEO Siddhartha Lal to Greenubuntu: Serious On Emissions
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has just bagged one of India's most prestigious 2-wheeler awards: the 2019 IMOTY or the Indian Motorcycle of the Year award. The IMOTY is the most authoritative 2-wheeler recognition in India. The jury consists of some of the most...