Environment: News
16 Oct 2024
LifestyleMastering eco-friendly birthday celebrations
Planning a birthday party is both delightful and daunting, especially when aiming for eco-friendliness.
25 Sep 2024
SustainabilityToo many clothes? California's new bill mandates brands to recycle
California is poised to become the first state in the US to address the issue of fast fashion waste that is increasingly burdening consumers and landfills.
24 Sep 2024
SustainabilityIndia forms committee to establish repairability index for electronics
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has established a committee tasked with developing a comprehensive framework for a repairability index in India.
24 Sep 2024
SustainabilityPotato waste may soon fuel your car
The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) is planning to establish a pilot plant, aimed at transforming potato waste into ethanol.
24 Sep 2024
CaliforniaWorld's leading plastic producer sued for 'deceiving' public about recycling
ExxonMobil, a global leader in single-use plastic production, is facing a lawsuit filed by the state of California.
07 Jul 2024
LifestyleDid you know these are the oldest forests on Earth
Forests have long been the lungs of our planet, offering a sanctuary for countless species and playing a critical role in maintaining the Earth's ecological balance.
23 Jun 2024
LifestyleFrom homemakers to lifestyle managers: New era of home management
In today's fast-paced world, managing a home has evolved beyond traditional roles.
18 Jun 2024
Music IndustryColdplay's 'Moon Music': First vinyl made from recycled plastic bottles
British rock band Coldplay has announced plans to manufacture vinyl copies of their upcoming album, Moon Music, using recycled plastic bottles.
05 Jun 2024
LifestyleWorld Environment Day: History, significance, and theme
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is a global for raising awareness and taking action on pressing environmental issues.
03 May 2024
FashionEco-friendly footsteps: Delve into the realm of sustainable sneakers
Sneakers have evolved beyond their initial athletic purpose to become a key element of daily attire.
04 Mar 2024
SustainabilityGreenwashing: Demystifying not-so-green side of environmental marketing
In today's world, where environmental concerns are at the forefront of public consciousness, companies are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.
01 Mar 2024
SustainabilityHere's why blue jeans are harmful to environment
Blue jeans, a timeless essential in fashion, carry a significant environmental impact, largely due to the production process involving indigo dye.
15 Feb 2024
BangkokBangkok urges remote work amidst air pollution crisis
Bangkok grapples with a severe air pollution crisis, prompting the city to advocate for remote work as a precautionary measure.
14 Feb 2024
IndiaExploring vulnerable and endangered birds in India
India, with its rich biodiversity, is a sanctuary for countless species of birds. However, alongside this natural wealth comes the looming threat of habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and illegal poaching.
14 Feb 2024
SustainabilityEco-friendly Valentine's Day celebration ideas
Valentine's Day is the perfect time to celebrate love and cherish the special people in our lives.
09 Feb 2024
AustraliaLeonardo DiCaprio advocates saving endangered swift parrot; shares statement
Hollywood star and environmental advocate Leonardo DiCaprio has called on Australia to stop logging native forests to save the critically endangered swift parrot.
06 Feb 2024
Climate ChangeSoutheast Asia's blue carbon is diminishing! Here's what it means
Southeast Asia boasts significant reserves of blue carbon, stored within its expansive ocean systems.
05 Feb 2024
Mental HealthEffects of sound bathing on our mental health
In the quest for holistic well-being, the ancient practice of sound bathing has gained modern popularity, even earning a nod from celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow.
05 Feb 2024
SustainabilityBeginner's guide to urban beekeeping
Urban beekeeping is a rewarding and sustainable hobby that not only contributes to the well-being of the environment but also provides the opportunity to harvest fresh honey.
02 Feb 2024
IndiaUnderstanding significance of World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on February 2 worldwide, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance in 1971.
02 Feb 2024
SustainabilityThis is how fast biodegradable straws break down in ocean
Straws are a major contributor to plastic pollution on our coastlines, prompting scientists and manufacturers to seek eco-friendly alternatives.
31 Jan 2024
Science and TechnologyRare footage captures live great white birth, solving birthing mystery
In a groundbreaking discovery, wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna, known as The Malibu Artist, and UC Riverside biology doctoral student Phillip Sternes encountered a rare sight on July 9, 2023, near Santa Barbara on California's central coast.
31 Jan 2024
AfricaInternational Zebra Day: 5 fascinating facts about the animal
The zebra, with its distinctive black and white stripes, stands as one of the most iconic and enigmatic creatures on the African savannah.
30 Jan 2024
Climate ChangeUnseen and silent: Threat of noise pollution to marine life
In recent decades, there has been a significant surge in ocean noise pollution, posing a severe threat to marine species that heavily rely on sound for their survival.
30 Jan 2024
Health & WellnessUnderstanding 'forever chemicals' called PFAS in our kitchen
Our kitchens, centers of creativity and family, harbor an overlooked worry — the existence of per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals."
25 Jan 2024
Sustainability5 creative ways to upcycle coconut husk
The humble coconut husk, often overlooked as mere waste, possesses hidden potential for eco-friendly upcycling.
25 Jan 2024
BangkokCracking the code: Preventing global groundwater depletion
The global depletion of groundwater, a critical water source for agriculture, homes, industries, and cities, is accelerating, surpassing rates observed over the past four decades, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature.
25 Jan 2024
Science and TechnologyIVF breakthrough ignites hope for northern white rhinos
Biorescue Scientific Consortium has achieved groundbreaking success by conducting the first in-vitro fertilization (IVF) on a southern white rhino, a development that brings hope for the endangered northern white rhino which is technically extinct, unable to reproduce naturally.
18 Jan 2024
SustainabilityExploring biophilic designs and their benefits
In a world dominated by concrete jungles and digital landscapes, the human connection to nature often takes a back seat.
16 Jan 2024
SustainabilityEco-friendly ways to wash your clothes
A lot of water and electricity are used when you wash your clothing -be it with or without a washing machine.
12 Jan 2024
Climate ChangeStudy: Ocean heat can boil billions of Olympic-sized pools today
A 2023 study in the journal Advances in Atmospheric Sciences revealed that the world's oceans absorbed enough "excess heat" to boil billions of Olympic-sized swimming pools!
11 Jan 2024
Health & WellnessWater quality index: What are the various factors affecting it
The water quality index is a tool that measures water purity by analyzing the physical, chemical, and biological factors.
11 Jan 2024
SkincareEasy ways to be an eco-friendly skincare nerd
In an age of prioritizing environmental awareness, integrating sustainability into skincare is crucial.
09 Jan 2024
Climate Change2023 was hottest year ever: What factors led to this?
2023 went down in history as the hottest year ever recorded.
08 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismStunning rainforests in India that you shouldn't miss
Tucked away among the varied motifs of India's topography, rainforests serve as vivid verdant havens, alive with life and resonating with the melodies of the natural world.
04 Jan 2024
MexicoMexico's Maya Train: World's greatest construction project debuts
In the heart of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, a transformative venture known as El Tren Maya or The Maya Train looms large, promising to redefine the very essence of travel in the region.
02 Jan 2024
DelhiCan the saplings gifted by G20 dignitaries thrive in Delhi
Delhi's Nehru Park recently welcomed 15 saplings from around the world, gifted by dignitaries at the G20 Summit.
01 Jan 2024
Personal FinancePlanning to invest in green deposits? Key things to know
In April 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) laid out specific rules for banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to accept "green deposits."
29 Dec 2023
LifestyleNo plans for New Year's Eve? Here are some ideas
It's the New Year's weekend and you find yourself without elaborate plans. Well, fret not as you are not alone!
28 Dec 2023
RelationshipsWoman falls in love with oak tree, identifies as ecosexual
Sonja Semyonova, a 45-year-old self-intimacy coach hailing from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, has professed her love for an oak tree, identifying as an "ecosexual."
26 Dec 2023
IndiaRecord deaths: 168 tigers died in India in 2023 alone
India witnessed a challenging year for its big cat population in 2023, with a record-breaking 168 tiger deaths, the highest figure in the past 12 years.
21 Dec 2023
LifestyleOldest animal species that are still living on Earth
Throughout history, the conditions on our planet have changed, causing most living creatures to vanish from the face of Earth.
