Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) is emerging as a water-saving alternative that could make India’s rice farming more sustainable
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Over 70% of respondents from India Inc say geopolitics is influencing sustainability strategy, with supply chain disruption, price volatility and market access emerging as key concerns, as per Teri-Outlook Business survey
Study highlights overlooked climate impact of modern warfare
India diverts natural gas supplies to essential sectors as West Asia conflict disrupts LNG flows
India’s rapidly expanding data-centre industry, driven by AI and major investments from global tech firms, could intensify water stress in cities that already face shortages
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Domestic demand and exports expected to remain supportive even as geopolitical risks and commodity price pressures persist
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Turning crop residue into packaging to cut pollution and reduce wood pulp use
The exporters are unable to supply tea to the region. They have orders in hand for the supply of tea, and it is the logistical issues and war risk preventing them from fulfilling such orders, a statement said
Reframing climate finance as core to India’s financial stability
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Eminent writer Amitav Ghosh in an email interview to Nandini Keshari speaks about climate fiction, implications of Trump’s climate actions, development in ecologically sensitive areas and India’s net-zero-emission targets. Edited excerpts
Strategies such as avoiding waste generation, sustainable business practices and full waste management underpin circularity
Swetha Ramdas, principal, APAC sustainability, Amazon tells Sudipto Dey in an email interview that the company is delivering orders with reduced or no packaging in over 300 cities in India. Edited excerpts
Much of the plastic used in vehicles ends up in landfills, contributing to the growing problem of microplastic pollution
Harsh Mariwala, Marico chairman and Masood Mallick, managing director and CEO of Re Sustainability, share with Sudipto Dey their experience of setting up a joint recycling venture. Edited excerpts
Plastic waste affects everyone and each one of us has contributed to these mountains of waste
While policy in India is robust and in line with international commitments, the reduction in plastic-waste recycling rates is a matter of concern
