In recent years, the battle against plastic pollution has intensified. From the depths of the oceans to the peaks of the tallest mountains, plastic waste has infiltrated nearly every corner of our planet. Its environmental impact is undeniable, with devastating consequences for ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. But amidst this crisis, there is hope – […]
In our rapidly changing world, the call for environmental action has never been louder. With concerns about climate change, pollution, and diminishing natural resources, it’s clear that we need to make significant changes to protect our planet for future generations. While the scale of the challenge may seem daunting, it’s important to remember that even […]
Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention in recent years for its potential to revolutionise various industries, from finance to healthcare. Financial institutions leverage blockchain for faster and cost-effective cross-border payments, trade finance, and asset tokenization. In healthcare, blockchain facilitates secure and immutable storage of patient records, ensuring data integrity and interoperability among healthcare providers. In […]
By Pradip Shah Co-Founder & Director of Grow-Trees.com In 1991, the 80-year old credit rating concept that had made no headway outside the USA was getting traction in India, thanks to CRISIL, India’s first credit rating agency of which I was the founder managing director. Following a talk I gave at an SEC event in […]
Climate change is a pressing concern that influences our daily lives. While many of us are eager to make a positive impact, we might not be sure where to begin. Often, our seemingly “harmless” everyday habits can negatively affect the environment. Let’s get some perspective on how some of our actions increase our carbon footprint. […]
Last week, UN Chief Antonio Guterres announced that, “Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning. The era of global warming has ended and the era of global boiling has arrived.” July witnessed the three hottest days and the highest ever ocean temperatures recorded in history. From more frequent and […]
More reasons for us to plant trees In this post-apocalyptic world that has become our reality, climate change and rising pollution levels are altering how we live. India has become home to some of the world’s most polluted cities. The intersection of pollution and mental health has opened up a field to explore how pollutants […]
Climate change crisis has reached its heights where officially it is being changed into something called “climate emergency”. Innumerable organisations have started various initiatives to control this menace. But what needs to be given primary attention while addressing the climate crisis is – engagement and involvement of local communities. It has been proven that the […]
We recently celebrated World Environment Day with the worldwide theme of #BeatAirPollution with diverse stakeholders ranging from social media influencers to children in the remote villages of India. In fact, our one such initiative of engaging multi-stakeholders involved commemorating World Environment Day 2019 with the Youth Development Society of Sikkim (YODESS) through awareness and plantation […]
It’s never a surprise to find Delhi in news for its escalating air pollution levels. Delhi is on the cusp of a re-run of the same situation: a combination of high levels of pollution as a result of forest fires and agricultural burning, fireworks during the Deepavali celebrations and changing meteorological conditions. Delhi and the […]