Sibi Sathyan
Blind Boy’s Blooming Pens
A special feature on Aswin Ramesh, the blind Kerala boy who makes sustainable Seed Pens that sprout and bloom once they are discarded
Climate Change Threatens Health of Pregnant Women, Children More: WHO
These vulnerable populations are often overlooked in climate action plans, despite facing significant health risks from rising temperatures, air pollution, and extreme weather events.
NSE’s EV Index: A Stimulant for India’s EV Segment
The base date of the index is April 2, 2018, with a base value of 1000. It will undergo semi-annual reconstitution and quarterly rebalancing.
FAME 3 Incentive Scheme Rolls Out Soon
FAME 3 is likely to increase subsidies for electric buses purchased by State Transport Undertakings (STUs) compared to FAME 2, which incentivized the purchase of 7,000 electric buses.
Volvo Revs Up for Hydrogen Trucks: Trials Begin in 2026
These trucks utilize High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology. A small amount of ignition fuel, potentially renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), is used to start the engine before switching to hydrogen.
Kia Unveils New EV3 Electric SUV with 600km Range
This compact SUV is scheduled for a South Korean launch next month, with European markets following by late 2024.
Carbon Pricing Generates Record $104B Revenues in 2023, Says World Bank
There’s been a positive rise in carbon pricing adoption, particularly among middle-income nations like Brazil, India, and Turkey.
India Needs to Increase Renewable Energy Push to Meet 2030 Target, Report Warns
The report proposes lowering the GST on hydropower components from the current range of 18-28% to 12% and reducing the GST on wind projects from 12% to 5%.
Diageo to invest €100 Million to Decarbonize Historic Guinness Brewery
The goals include achieving 100% renewable energy use, net-zero carbon emissions in direct operations, and a 50% reduction in indirect emissions from suppliers.
Mahindra to Invest ₹12,000 Crore for EV Unit
The company also announced an extension to the investment timeline for British International Investment (BII). BII, a UK-based investor, had previously committed to investing up to ₹1,925 crore in MEAL.