The Global Challenge of E-Waste Crisis
This article describes the global magnitude of the problem of e-waste and discusses solutions to the problem with a special focus on India
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An Admirable Example of Waste Diversion
Flipkart Group has taken strides towards addressing the alarming issue of the growing landfills in India. It has successfully managed to divert approximately 3000 tonnes of non-hazardous solid waste in … Read More
The Victory of Solar and Wind Power over Coal
Solar and wind power hit a new record this year, generating more U.S. power than coal for the first five months of the year, according to preliminary data from the … Read More
YesEarth Environment Awareness and Climate Clock Assembly with NCC Meghalaya
Environment Awareness and Climate Clock Assembly Event organised by YesEarth and National Cadet Corps (NCC), Unites Students from 50 Educational Institutions from Meghalaya in a Momentous Display of Environmental Activism. … Read More
Closing the Loop on Textile Waste in Kenya
The Closing the Loop on Textile Waste partnership reduces waste in East Africa by leveraging a technology that regenerates fabric waste material back to virgin-quality fibre that can be used in textile … Read More
Wildfires: A Growing Challenge for Sustainable Development
By Himangshu Dutta, PhD, Scientific Officer, YesEarth, Guwahati, India Wildfires are uncontained and frequently rapidly spreading fires that occur in wooded regions, grassy areas, and other landscapes rich in vegetation. … Read More
Airports take Impactful Steps for Carbon Management
Airports Council International (ACI) in Mar 2023, released the annual airport climate action results for Airport Carbon Accreditation, the global carbon standard for airports founded and managed by ACI EUROPE … Read More
Mozambique Taps its Potential for the Carbon Market
Mozambique’s national parks and rich biodiversity are globally renowned. In 2021 Mozambique became the first country to be paid by the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) for reducing emissions. FCPF … Read More
Unmasking India’s Environmental Chameleon: The Battle Against Desertification
This article describes the problem of desertification as well as efficiently highlights its underlying causes, impacts. It also highlights relevant mitigation measures in this context.
Restoring a Sacred River
The Ganges basin is home to 520 million people along with more than 25,000 species of plants and animals. The region is responsible for 40 percent of India’s gross domestic … Read More