Page 3 - Latest Updates on World Environment Day
The real test of Modi's leadership
Can the PM enthuse BJP workers to pursue the end of single-use plastic with the same vigour and enthusiasm as they celebrated an attack on a neighbour?
 "The real test of Modi's leadership")
Is climate change driving rapid shifts in water levels on the Great Lakes?
Rapid changes in weather and water supply conditions across the Great Lakes and upper Midwest are already challenging water management policy, engineering infrastructure and human behavior
 "Is climate change driving rapid shifts in water levels on the Great Lakes?")
World Environment Day 2019: Air pollution claims 7 million lives each year
Hard facts: Four million people worldwide die prematurely each year from air pollution in Asia-Pacific region alone
 "World Environment Day 2019: Air pollution claims 7 million lives each year")
Companies pledge to cut plastics use on World Environment Day
Homegrown consumer goods major ITC pledged to deploy solutions so that 100 per cent of its product packaging will be reusable and recyclable besides scaling up its solid waste management programmes
 "Companies pledge to cut plastics use on World Environment Day")
Towards plastic-free world: All the steps taken this World Environment Day
With plastic waste being one of the biggest environmental problem across the world, here's how various Indian states and other countries are working to solve the issue
 "Towards plastic-free world: All the steps taken this World Environment Day")
Plastic fixits won't work
The first shock has come from studies that show that plastic generated on land is filling up and polluting our oceans
World Environment Day: This Bengaluru startup aims at clean city initiative
Indian waste management is governed by various legislation rolled out by Union Environment Ministry
 "World Environment Day: This Bengaluru startup aims at clean city initiative")
World is looking towards India: PM
Our music and art tell us to conserve environment, he added
 "World is looking towards India: PM")
World is looking towards India to save nature: PM on World Environment Day
He said the climate change is a big issue and the youth of the country need to be aware of this
 "World is looking towards India to save nature: PM on World Environment Day")
Indian Navy aims to set up 19 MW solar PV by 2018
A maiden attempt has been made by Navy towards use of renewable energy on-board a naval platform
 "Indian Navy aims to set up 19 MW solar PV by 2018")
Uber releases Green Index on World Environment Day
Over 18% of Uber trips in Chennai were on uberPOOL, curbing 433,000 kg CO2 emissions in the city
 "Uber releases Green Index on World Environment Day")
World Environment Day: Modi reaffirms commitment to nurturing planet
The theme of 'connecting people to nature' - a way of 'getting connected with ourselves': Modi
How not to celebrate Environment Day
Growing and harvesting trees for productive and economic uses are once again dead in the water
Did the UN get its World Environment Day theme wrong?
Protecting and conserving the environment is a dirty and difficult job
 "Did the UN get its World Environment Day theme wrong?")
"Top management should develop a cohesive strategy for sustainability"
Himanshu Jain believes CEO should be accountable for not just profits, but also for sustainability
 "\"Top management should develop a cohesive strategy for sustainability\"")
Adoption of energy efficient practices is key for sustainability
Embracing sustainability as a strategy makes good business sense as it saves costs in the long run
 "Adoption of energy efficient practices is key for sustainability")
Sustainability is the mantra for growth in the ever competitive world
Kanishk Negi explains the need for sustainability to achieve goals of Make in India initiatives
 "Sustainability is the mantra for growth in the ever competitive world")
Why environmental protection in India is the need of the hour
Sudhir Shenoy delves into ways to bridge the gap between economic & environmental sustainability
 "Why environmental protection in India is the need of the hour")
UPVC doors & windows: The future for green constructions
Unplasticised PVC offers eco-friendly alternative to wood for making of doors, windows & furniture
 "UPVC doors & windows: The future for green constructions")
"Time is ripe to replace linear model of growth with sustainable one"
Vikram Bhadauria says India needs to follow a circular economic model for sustainable development
 "\"Time is ripe to replace linear model of growth with sustainable one\"")
