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Solar grows 40% over 2010: E&Y renewable country rankingsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 2, 2011
Ernst & Young released its latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices, which rank global renewable energy markets by investment strategies/infrastructures. The indices are quarterly. The US's strong solar adoption has it in second place, behind only... Read more.. |
"World Environment Day" includes release of a New Forest ReportBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 2, 2011
Worldwide events and the release of a new report supporting the Year of Forests 2011 takes place on World Environment Day. On Sunday, June 5, 2011, global events supporting the 39th World Environment Day will continue the year-long celebration of the United Nations-... Read more.. |
Opinion: Decontrol of oil prices is good for environment and economy By : Pranay Kumar, Jun 2, 2011
While citizens are reeling under the increasing oil prices, a sustainability practitioner shares his opinion on why this is a good move for the environment and economy. While citizens are reeling under the increasing oil prices, a sustainability... Read more.. |
Bio-plastic bags trying to change the face of carry bag marketBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 2, 2011
With the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the use of plastic pouches for 'gutka' and a number of states banning plastic carry bags, an eco-friendly bio- plastic bag is being touted as a replacement for the ubiquitous polythene bag in India's retail markets. |
It will be warmer by 2030, says climate change reportBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 2, 2011
The Karnataka Climate Change Action Plan (KCCAP) — a comprehensive report on the impact of change on the climate of the State, prepared by Bangalore Climate Change Initiative-Karnataka (BCCI-K) states that failure to protect the environment will impact forest area to the... Read more.. |
Northern Technologies International Corporation and ITC Limited Form Alliance to Jointly Develop and Commercialize New Biopolymer-Paper Products in IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 1, 2011
Northern Technologies International Corporation (Nasdaq:NTIC), a manufacturer of sustainable biobased and certified compostable bioplastic materials, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian conglomerate ITC Limited (Bombay Stock Exchange:... Read more.. Subject Tags: ITC Ltd. , Labor , Social Issues , Technology , The Northern Technologies International Corporation |
Cities are India’s futureBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 1, 2011
The wave of urbanisation that is sweeping across India represents one of the country's greatest opportunities as well as one of its most serious challenges. According to the report on 'India's Urban Awakening' by McKinsey Global Institute, in the next 20 years, India... Read more.. |
Global CO2 emissions reach record high in 2010: IEABy : sustainabilityo..., May 31, 2011
Energy-related carbon-dioxide (CO2) emission reached a record high in 2010, up by five% from the last record in 2008, the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) said. Emissions in 2010 are estimated to have climbed to a record 30.6 Gigatonnes (Gt). The last... Read more.. |
CII for action against polluting industriesBy : sustainabilityo..., May 31, 2011
With fingers being pointed at Punjab's industry for polluting river waters, the Confederation of Indian Industry president B Muthuraman has made it clear that those breaking the norms should face the consequences. With the industry remaining the number one default22222er, the... Read more.. |
India Wants Market to Curb EmissionsBy : sustainabilityo..., May 31, 2011
With four times the population of the United States, an economy growing 8 percent to 9 percent a year and surging energy demand, India’s race to become an economic power has propelled it to No.3 on the list of top carbon polluters, after China and the United States. ... Read more.. |