An approach that uses public funds to absorb potential losses and de-risk investments in climate projects, while unlocking private capital, could narrow the funds gap
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In Jharkhand’s coal belt, where production pressures run high and pollution risks run deep, one woman descends underground each day—symbolising both the industry’s legacy and its uncertain future
India's monsoon has arrived nine days early this season, raising hopes for the agriculture agri economy but also prompting deeper questions about climate change and extreme weather patterns
Electric battery-manufacturing dreams face a reality check as India struggles with raw materials, high costs and R&D
Himachal battles deadly cloudbursts as experts blame climate change, fragile development
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India's monsoon has arrived nine days early this season, raising hopes for the agriculture agri economy but also prompting deeper questions about climate change and extreme weather patterns
In a conversation with Outlook Business, Prassann Daphal, CEO of Recyclekaro discusses the feasibility of rare earth recycling in India and what it would take to achieve self-reliance in these critical materials.
INOXGFL Group on Tuesday said the Odisha government has allocated Inox Solar a land parcel to set up a cell module manufacturing plant in the state.
Development bank eyes private capital to plug climate finance gaps
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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
