Today, in the world, almost 62,800 forest fires are detected from space by satellite. Amazonia, Central Africa and Indonesia, among others, are still burning. Trees are an intrinsic part of life on earth. ‘Inside every turning leaf, is the pattern of an older tree, the shape of our future, the shape of all our history,’… Continue reading Standing For Trees: Gisele Bundchen Weighs In On Environment, Laws And More
Today, in the world, almost 62,800 forest fires are detected from space by satellite. Amazonia, Central Africa and Indonesia, among others, are still burning. Trees are an intrinsic part of life on earth. ‘Inside every turning leaf is the pattern of an older tree, the shape of our future, the shape of all our history,’… Continue reading Standing For Trees: Leonor Varela Weighs In On Environment, Laws And More
A universal truth I thoroughly believe in – grandmamas are too pure for the world. Everyone thinks their grandma is the best, and it’s true, and to be honest, I think mine was cut from a different cloth altogether. It wasn’t just because of the cuddles, the secret treats, the security blanket and the warmest… Continue reading 4 Lessons About Sustainability I Learnt From My Grandma
Meet Dr Varun Sivaram, the millennial who is passionate about championing solar energy. He was on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2017, and was named one of the TIME 100 Next most influential people in 2019. A Rhodes and Truman Scholar, Varun holds a Ph.D. from Oxford University and undergraduate degrees from Stanford… Continue reading Physicist Dr Varun Sivaram on sustainability, his new projects, and more
Home to 6.5 percent of the world’s total wildlife species, India is a mega-diverse country filled with undiscovered flora and fauna. However, due to factors such as poaching, deforestation, killing for medicinal purposes and more, the life of this biodiversity has always been under danger. To be precise, 15 species of birds and 12 species… Continue reading This World Environment Day, do your bit by knowing about these endangered species of India
Meet the trailblazers who are sounding the alarm on climate change, boldly questioning policymakers and fiercely advocating environmental conservation. Svanika Balasubramanian, Aditya Siroya and Peter Wang Hjemdahl FOUNDERS OF REPURPOSE GLOBAL, WORLD’S FIRST PLASTIC CREDIT PLATFORM According to Great Britain’s Royal Statistical Society, more than 90 per cent of the plastic produced is not recycled,… Continue reading The heroes protecting the environment through social enterprises and activism
These were the people with a head start, driven by cause, compelled by spirit. From animal welfare to fighting climate change, these environmentalists took the first steps of dreaming of a new future. Dr Vandana Shiva PHYSICIST, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST, AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND ANTI-GLOBALISATION ADVOCATE Having grown up in the Himalayan forests played a key… Continue reading Meet 3 Indian environmentalists fighting to save the planet
These innovators are armed with empowering ideas, strategies and perspectives for economic development and environmental protection. Roshni Nadar Malhotra EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO, HCL CORPORATION, TRUSTEE For most philanthropists, the seeds of charity are sown early in life. For Roshni Nadar Malhotra too, it started with her parents, Kiran and Shiv Nadar. “My parents started… Continue reading Meet the unsung heroes at the frontline of environmental protection
It’s no secret that Dia Mirza is undoubtedly an eco all-star. As the UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador, UNEP Ambassador and United Nations Secretary-General Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals, Mirza has been hard at work fighting global warming, conserving biodiversity, and helping spread awareness on the environmental impact of urban living. In 2018, the actor-producer became… Continue reading Dia Mirza’s top 8 tips for green living
Climate change is real and you don’t need to comb through scientific papers to know that. We’ve seen it ravage forests, destroy coral reefs and cause irreversible damage to the environment. If you want to do your bit to save the planet, we’ve rounded up the best of green entertainment for some sound practical advice. Here… Continue reading Make eco-friendly lifestyle changes with these books, documentaries & podcasts on sustainability
Back in 2016, Starbucks began serving coffee with straw-less lids at Seattle’s Reserve Roastery. The ‘sippy cups,’ as the internet so lovingly dubbed them, have started to roll out across the country with Starbucks’ new cold-foam topped drinks. In the next few years, you can expect to see a lot more of ’em. The coffee… Continue reading Starbucks just announced all stores will go straw-less by 2020
Dia Mirza is squealing in delight. I wonder if she’s really that happy to see me, but it’s the four parrots outside her window garden that have the actress-activist buzzing like a kid on a sugar high. Stepping into Mirza’s home in a crowded Mumbai suburb is a little like falling down Alice’s rabbit hole… Continue reading How Dia Mirza became a warrior for the environment
An academic research nerd from the University of Cambridge, Sahar Mansoor’s journey towards a zero waste living started off in one of the 900 libraries where she sat reading about waste and environment. After studying in the Liberal Arts School in USA and spending time with the World Health Organisation in Geneva where she was… Continue reading How to lead a zero waste lifestyle, according to Bare Necessities’ Sahar Mansoor
This year’s theme for World Environment Day targets a real menace in our country — plastic, and the pollution caused by it. According to Plasticoceans.org, we’re producing more than 30 million tonnes of plastic every year, half of which is for single use (blame those straws). And if that wasn’t horrific enough, more than 8 million tonnes… Continue reading 3 inspiring Indian designers making fashion that’s good for the environment, and your soul
