Global Warming

How nature can help solve our infrastructure crisis amid extreme weather, climate change

The recent horrors in Texas, as millions went without electricity and water during a historic winter storm and cold snap, remind us of the ticking time bomb that is our nation’s aging infrastructure. In the early 20th century, we made bold investments in our infrastructure that powered our success, and our continued prosperity depends upon our …

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Extreme weather like floods, droughts, cyclones puts $84 billion of Indian banks debt at risk

An increase in extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and cyclones risk souring debt worth more than Rs 6.19 lakh crore ($84 billion) at India’s biggest financial institutions. That’s according to leading nonprofit environmental disclosure platform CDP. State Bank of India NSE, the country’s largest lender, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank NSE are among the institutions that …

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UK says it will sell world’s first sovereign green savings bonds

The savings bonds will fund projects in areas such as renewable energy and clean transportation and will go on sale this year, the Treasury said. LONDON: Britain’s government plans to launch the world’s first sovereign green bonds for retail investors as part of its push to create a net-zero-carbon economy by 2050. The savings bonds will fund projects …

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Battling climate change: Five simple steps we can take to mitigate its impact

Human activities like mining, oil extraction, use of fossil fuels and deforestation have caused the release of a massive amount of greenhouse gases into our atmosphere making it warmer.   16 of the 17 warmest years on record have been in the 21st century.  Instead of questioning whether climate change is happening or whether is …

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Climate Change: 5 environment-friendly agricultural practices to ensure sustainability

Lower-input of fossil fuel dependant resources and the use of renewable energy in Agriculture can help us reduce energy consumption and mitigate climate change. Crop rotation is one of the most sustainable agricultural strategies. Renewable sources of energy should be used for powering agriculture. Another strategy to reduce GHG emissions from agriculture is to optimise …

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