ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
Warehouse operators take shine to solar power, rework logistics The move towards renewable energy is not just a response to global environmental concerns but also a strategic business decision for many warehouse operators seeking to reduce operational costs and enhance sustainability.
01 Jul, 2024, 11.32 AM IST‘It is beyond belief we’re still subsidising the cause of the climate crisis — we need greater subsidies for renewables over fossil fuels now’ "I think the CBAM, to the extent that it does result in significant revenue from tariffs, should recycle some of those funds in lump sum forms to help countries clean up their production processes and adapt to climate change," says Cameron Hepburn, ...
28 Jun, 2024, 12.17 AM ISTLandmark Supreme Court ruling could spur more climate cases in India: Report Citing the case of Citing the case of M K Ranjitsinh and Others vs. Union of India, the report by the London School of Economics' Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment said that climate cases in the Global South are incre...
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Nervous investors tear up ESG playbooks in election supercycle In 2024, global elections spark an anti-green trend affecting ESG investments. Marine Le Pen and Trump's influence reshape the environmental landscape. Utility stocks gain prominence amidst shifting policies and investor sentiments.
26 Jun, 2024, 08.10 AM ISTParis Olympics 2024: Team USA bringing its own AC units amid heat wave concerns Paris Olympics 2024 organizers had planned to build the Olympic village in such a manner that the athletes' accommodations will be constructed without any air-conditioning units. However, a few countries, including Team USA are planning to carry the...
25 Jun, 2024, 03.59 AM ISTOzone layer at risk from Elon Musk's Starlink satellites? New study shows With 6,000 of the 8,100 objects currently in low Earth orbit belonging to Starlink, the environmental impact of these satellites is raising concerns among scientists. The findings reveal that the reentry of satellites in 2022 resulted in a 29.5% inc...
19 Jun, 2024, 04.29 PM ISTRight intentions but lacked focus on implementation: Sunita Narain on Modi 2.0's environmental record In its second term, the Modi government focused on several initiatives, including scaling up renewable energy, improving forest cover, combating desertification, reducing air pollution, conserving wetlands, providing potable piped drinking water to ...
19 Jun, 2024, 12.35 PM ISTProposed Rs 72,000-cr 'Mega Infra Project' in Great Nicobar poses grave threat to tribals, should be reviewed: Congress The Congress has called for a halt to a proposed Rs 72,000-crore infrastructure project in Great Nicobar Island, citing grave threats to tribal communities and the ecosystem. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted concerns over forest land divers...
17 Jun, 2024, 05.21 PM ISTCleaning up Delhi's air requires uncomfortable decisions involving rich people: Sunita Narain Cleaning Delhi’s air demands tough decisions, not just targeting farmers for stubble burning but addressing major urban sources like transport and industry, says environmentalist Sunita Narain. In a PTI interaction, Narain highlighted that despite g...
17 Jun, 2024, 03.06 PM ISTArcelorMittal rejects report on violating pollution rules in Bosnia ArcelorMittal on Friday rejected as inaccurate a report by a group of investigative media that accused the global steel giant of operating its Bosnian steelworks despite non-compliance with ecological standards. NGOs accuse ArcelorMittal of using th...
14 Jun, 2024, 10.11 PM ISTThird Worldisation of the first world Twenty-four people collapsed, and six were hospitalized from excessive heat at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas, where temperatures hit 40°C. A similar incident occurred days earlier in Phoenix. These events, reminiscent of India's election campaig...
13 Jun, 2024, 10.46 PM ISTElectric vehicle (EV) insurance: Coverage for battery replacement, roadside assistance top insurance add-ons, finds survey Premium is the top consideration while picking insurance, claims a recent ICICI Lombard survey on electric vehicles.
03 Jun, 2024, 06.30 AM ISTDMEO, an attached office of NITI Aayog, to evaluate the roll-out and implementation status of e-Vidhan project The Indian government is assessing the implementation of the e-Vidhan project, a mission mode project for state legislatures, under the Digital India Programme. The project aims to make all legislatures paperless, streamline information exchange, an...
20 May, 2024, 02.18 PM ISTNepal follows HK and Singapore, bans India’s Everest and MDH spices Nepal’s Department of Food Technology and Quality reported that the ban is due to the suspicion of ethylene oxide contamination. The banned spices include madras curry powder, sambhar mixed masala powder, mixed masala curry powder of MDH, and fish c...
18 May, 2024, 07.25 PM ISTAfter Singapore and Hong Kong, Nepal bans 'Everest, MDH Masala' brand Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has prohibited the import, sale, and consumption of two Indian spice brands, Everest and MDH, due to concerns about high levels of ethylene oxide. These are Madras Curry Powder, Sambhar Mixed...
18 May, 2024, 02.26 PM ISTChina plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea, analysts see it 'risky for environment' China's development of marine nuclear power platforms in the South China Sea raises concerns for regional stability and security. The US warns of the risks posed by China's plans to power disputed islands with floating reactors. Analysts highlight t...
17 May, 2024, 12.26 PM ISTEmbracing Industry 4.0: Navigating business transformation trends in the digital age Post-pandemic, the focus on Industry 4.0, Circular Value Chains, Autonomy via Edge Computing, and Demand-Driven Digital Supply Chains reshaped global business dynamics. India's leadership in AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable manufacturing practices...
17 May, 2024, 12.03 PM ISTEven traditional companies are adapting to Gen Z employees: Teamlease Krishnendu Chatterjee discusses the impact of purpose-driven work values on individual and employer health, referencing Tom Rath's concept of 'working to live.' He emphasizes the importance of aligning organizational purpose with employee retention ...
16 May, 2024, 10.39 AM ISTClimate change hardly a burning issue for Indian voters Unprecedented climate change disasters are impacting India, but political parties and voters are largely overlooking the issue during the elections. Only regional party DMK has concrete climate change plans. In contrast, Europe prioritizes climate a...
13 May, 2024, 05.31 PM ISTCBAM, permanent establishment rules, transfer pricing key in India’s outbound FDI: EY EY's report highlights how environmental concerns and clean energy challenges could impact Indian companies investing abroad. The report delves into areas like CBAM, transfer pricing, and investment rules, emphasizing the need for proactive measures...
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