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Public transport Fridays: MMRDA launches first-of-its-kind drive to get BKC workforce off roads

Mumbai, India - Oct. 22, 2024: Traffic jam in the evening at BKC in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 08, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Lucknow University first state varsity in UP to initiate five-day work week in response to energy challenges

A Lucknow University spokesperson has said the shift is strategically designed to ensure classes are not disrupted while the institution proactively reduces its carbon footprint and fuel consumption. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on May 14, 2026 08:06 am IST

Net-zero was never designed for a world at war

Iran war
Published on May 04, 2026 03:48 pm IST

Climate crisis and construction: Blueprint for tomorrow

Construction site (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Jan 11, 2026 02:00 pm IST

Kokilaben Hospital becomes first in India to earn global sustainability distinction

Kokilaben Hospital becomes first in India to earn global sustainability distinction
Published on Nov 29, 2025 03:06 am IST

Study estimates emissions in US from inhalers same as those from five lakh cars each year

Study estimates emissions in US from inhalers same as those from five lakh cars each year
Published on Oct 07, 2025 02:53 pm IST

World Tourism Day special: Conscious itineraries and eco-friendly escapes

Travel writer and blogger Shivya Nath reading on the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Updated on Sept 27, 2025 09:32 am IST

Surge pricing: Decoding the rising cost of our digital lives

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Updated on Sept 20, 2025 01:51 pm IST

‘No drastic mileage cut’: Govt reacts to online buzz on ethanol-blended petrol

Benefits of ethanol include improvement in the engine performance and ride quality in modern vehicles, says ministry.
Published on Aug 05, 2025 11:59 am IST

Microsoft wants to buy your poop. The reason is…

Microsoft wants to go carbon neutral by 2030, and this is one of the steps it plans to take to achieve that.
Published on Jul 23, 2025 12:39 pm IST

Startup Mantra: Accelerate business growth with sustainability

Founded in 2021 by Rajesh Patel, Snowkap is a Net Zero Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that helps companies manage their Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and reduce their carbon footprint. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:46 am IST

Why are people protesting Zuckerberg’s Arctic superyacht in Svalbard?

Mark Zuckerberg's Arctic trip using two superyachts faces backlash from activists in Svalbard, citing the environmental damage caused by high CO2 emissions. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) / ALTERNATIVE CROP
Published on May 04, 2025 09:37 pm IST

Leonardo DiCaprio collects garbage; internet mocks him for using private jet

Earlier this year, Leonardo faced backlash for evacuating from the LA fires in a private jet with model Vittoria Ceretti.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:08 am IST

Fans get first look at ABB NASCAR EV Prototype as electric car appears in video

Motorsports fans get first look at ABB NASCAR EV Prototype as electric car features in new video (Unsplash - representational image)
Published on Apr 21, 2025 11:22 am IST

Global warming isn't funny -- except in the hands of these comedians

Global warming isn't funny -- except in the hands of these comedians
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:34 pm IST

Nutritionist reveals 9 everyday habits that could save the Earth and your health

These 9 food swaps are saving the planet and you can start today.
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 07:55 pm IST

With focus on renewable energy, Chandigarh admn revises climate action plan

The ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative seeks to enhance afforestation efforts through community-driven tree plantation campaigns. (iStock)
Published on Mar 02, 2025 09:00 am IST

Tax breaks and state aid: All about the EU's draft Clean Industrial Deal

This photograph taken on February 18, 2025, shows the facade of the Berlaymont building, which houses the European Union Commission headquarters, and European Union flags, in Brussels.
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 12:03 am IST

French-India tango over the future of AI

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Attendees walk pass an AI Action Summit logo sign at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. France is set to announce a total of €109 billion in investment in artificial intelligence projects in the country by companies, funds and other sources over the coming years, President Emmanuel Macron said on the eve of a two-day AI Action Summit.. Photographer: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 09:08 pm IST

‘Got a feeling it’s going to be a good year’: R Sukumar writes on ’25

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Updated on Dec 27, 2024 04:42 pm IST

Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says

Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 10:38 am IST

IIT Bombay professor wears torn socks at 5-star: ‘To reduce carbon footprint’

Chetan Singh Solanki is on a mission to raise awareness about environmental degradation over the past few decades, travelling over 43,000 km across 20 states to promote solar energy.
Published on Oct 01, 2024 12:47 pm IST

AI has entered the building, but does that make it greener?

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An AI program requires so many data centres — involving so much power and water — just at the training stage that generating a single image can essentially suck up as much energy as fully charging a smartphone, studies have found. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Sept 14, 2024 12:49 pm IST

Netflix wants to shrink your favorite TV show’s carbon footprint

Smartphone with Netflix logo is placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken April 19, 2022. (Dado Ruvic/Reuters)
Published on Sept 04, 2024 07:19 pm IST

This Bill Gates startup makes butter from air that tastes ‘like the real thing'

Bill Gates, co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, speaks during the 2024 CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas.
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 10:19 am IST

Navigating carbon markets: Strategies for sustainable businesses

CO2 (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 02:56 pm IST

IIT-B is developing green policy to reduce carbon footprint on campus

IIT-B is developing green policy to reduce carbon footprint on campus
Updated on May 11, 2024 06:32 am IST

Green initiatives for sustainable construction practices

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Published on May 11, 2024 04:29 pm IST

Reducing carbon footprints for a sustainable future

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Carbon Footprint (representative image) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on May 11, 2024 04:26 pm IST

Evaluating Net-zero for the Indian cement industry

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A labourer carries a sack of cement inside a shop.
Published on May 11, 2024 03:56 pm IST