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Ecology and Environment
Improving India's poor environmental performance
Posted on 23 Jun, 2022 08:37 AMOn June 8, Yale University's Center for Environmental Law and Policy and Columbia University's Center for International Earth Science Information Network released a report of the Environmental Performance Index 2022. India ranked lowest among the 180 countries considered, lagging behind Myanmar at 179, Vietnam (178), Bangladesh (177) and Pakistan (176).
![As per the EPI 2022 deteriorating air quality and rapidly increasing greenhouse gas emissions are the primary reasons behind the country's low score (Image: Rawpixel)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-06/pollution.jpg?itok=EJcCbrQo)
Push for sustainable substitutes for single use plastics
Posted on 22 Jun, 2022 05:23 PMGoMassive Earth Network, an investment network for investing in startups in the sustainability space had in November 2020, GoMassive launched Climate Angels, which is an early-stage investment syndication platform for pollution reduction and climate tech.
![Mobile refill stations help Mumbai's citizens go zero-waste (Image: BetterIndia)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-06/refillable.jpg?itok=gvjASEWb)
Sustainable investing to surge to US$125 billion in India by 2026
Posted on 18 Jun, 2022 09:59 AMClimate change consciousness has led to global investment firms prioritising sustainable investments, not only for long-term financial returns but to also provide positive social effects.
![Sectors attracting sustainable investments are renewable energy, e-mobility, agritech and waste management (Image: Roadlight, Pixabay)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-06/tree-5591461_1280.jpg?itok=y5mgWL2g)
A community-led landslide prediction system in India
Posted on 14 Jun, 2022 08:53 AMCommunity scientists, with the assistance of professional researchers, have developed a meteorology-based landslide prediction system for India’s Western Ghats mountain range, according to a paper published earlier this year.
![Climate change is intensifying the need for a landslide prediction system based on meteorology. (Image: Western Ghats, Kerala; Source: Shagil Kannur, Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-06/wg.jpg?itok=GBaI426l)
Etalin hydroelectric project: Centre grants nod, FAC approval awaited
Posted on 08 Jun, 2022 01:20 PMDespite concerns, Etalin hydropower project gets government nod, FAC yet to give clearance
![Upper Dibang Valley District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Source: Wikipedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-06/Dibang_valley_%287453899412%29_0.jpg?itok=s-dHBT1j)
India's rank continue to fall in the global SDGs Report
Posted on 08 Jun, 2022 12:03 PMIndia ranks 121 in the global Sustainable Development Report, 2022
![Sustainable Development Goals adopted in 2015 as a part of the 2030 agenda. (Source: Wikipedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-06/sustainable_development_goals_0.jpg?itok=1qMmfVIk)
ITC scales up its 360-degree interventions for a greener earth
Posted on 04 Jun, 2022 05:13 PMOn this World Environment Day, ITC reaffirmed its commitment towards a greener Earth through its bold Sustainability 2.0 agenda.
![Reaffirms its Sustainability 2.0 commitments on World Environment Day (Image: ITC)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-06/ITC_Solar%20Photo.jpg?itok=IOsJuB9h)
Conserving India’s freshwater ecosystems: A shared vision
Posted on 04 Jun, 2022 12:43 PMWe invite you to share your comments in the feedback form at the end of this article
Freshwater ecosystems are a basis of life and a precious resource, not only because freshwater is limited, but also because of the rich biodiversity they support and the valuable ecosystem services they provide.
![Freshwater ecosystems, in peril! (Image Source: The Nature Conservancy, India)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-06/FWE4.jpg?itok=9n_JqOKl)
Char Dham road widening: Activists up in arms against cutting of deodar trees
Posted on 10 May, 2022 02:20 PMActivists up in arms against the plan to cut down deodar trees for the widening of Char Dham roads
![Rich, diverse forest of Uttarakhand (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-05/8633221129_964cbd7988_c.jpg?itok=fsmOcEM1)
Environment conscious urban Indians want brands to reduce their harmful environmental impacts
Posted on 20 Apr, 2022 12:10 PMSustainability, which was once a niche consideration for brands and consumers, has gained prominence and risen dramatically up the agenda in recent years, following the increased public discussion and awareness of environmental issues.
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