Bacteria Breakthrough: New Study Finds Microbes that Devour Plastic Pollution
New research from Northwestern University reveals how a family of bacteria can break down plastic waste.
IIT BHU Develops Solar-Powered Microwave Reactor for Sustainable Waste Management
The device is called a microwave pyrolysis reactor. It rapidly converts waste into valuable products such as biochar and bio-oil, depending on the characteristics of the feedstock and operating conditions.
Aster Healthcare Aims to Cut 2000 Tonnes of Carbon Emissions in GCC and India
The company is focusing on reducing its carbon footprint by targeting a 2,000-ton cut in carbon emissions in the GCC and India and also aim to slash paper usage by two-thirds and plant 3,500 trees in these regions
Finance Industry Gathers at COP28 to Forge Path to Low-Carbon Economy
This year’s summit marks an unprecedented gathering of finance industry representatives at a United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP), underscoring the growing recognition of the critical role finance plays in addressing climate change
Richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of humanity, Says Oxfam
#Carbon emissions of richest one percent surged to 16 percent of world’s total CO2 emissions in 2019.
#Their carbon emissions are enough to cause 1.3 million excess deaths due to heat.
#Unequal countries suffer seven times more flood fatalities than more equal countries.
#Fairly taxing the super-rich would help curb both climate change and inequality.
ISSB To Take Over Corporate Monitoring Responsibility
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will take over responsibility for monitoring companies’ climate-related disclosures by 2024
Microsoft Adds ESG Reporting, Scope 3 Emissions To Sustainability Platform
Microsoft has added new features to its sustainability platform-Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability that includes the capability of helping companies meet emerging ESG reporting requirements and regulations, calculating Scope 3 emissions, and collecting and managing ESG data across categories and data sources
India’s Green Credit Policy: Preserve Environment and Prosper Your Pocket
The Indian Government’s newly introduced Green Credit policy offers individuals and companies the opportunity to earn money by preserving nature
Railways To Set Up MRF For Waste Management
Indian Railways is installing material recovery facilities at more than 250 stations for waste management.
Rising Reliance on Lithium Could Lead to Supply Chain Bottlenecks
The growing dependence on lithium-based technologies might create supply-chain bottlenecks for lithium in the near future due to the soaring demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries