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The ozone layer surrounds the entire Earth. UV-B radiation from the sun is partially absorbed in this layer. (Representational image)

Opinion

So, let's talk green: An ozone of hope

The journal Science reported that the ozone layer has healedand I had just sighted the ray of hope!

24 July 2016 7:51 AM IST

A long coast line, with over 3,200 fishing villages, Indias fishing industry is equally vulnerable to climate change issues.

Opinion

So, let's talk green: Something's rotten along India's coastline

As the planet warms up, up to 93 percent of the extra heat is absorbed by the oceans.

3 July 2016 4:03 AM IST

The concept of waste-to-energy is important in urban cities, because most waste that is generated finds its way into land and water bodies without proper treatment, causing severe water and air pollution. (Photo: pca-invest.com)

Opinion

So, let's talk green: Smile in a waste pile? Don't laugh, it's true!

Some of our food waste, animal waste, and waste from the oil seed industry used to be digested in an underground fixed...

26 Jun 2016 3:18 AM IST

The Gibraltar array is the first grid-connected, multi-unit wave power plant in Europe, to operate under the terms of a commercial power purchase agreement. (Photo: Eco Wave Power)

Opinion

So, let's talk green: A wave of energy is sweeping across the planet

The next couple of years should be big for wave energy technology around the world.

19 Jun 2016 3:57 AM IST

Air conditioning may be a good thing, because protecting people from intense heat is essential for their health and well-being. Its just that its going to come with a massive energy demand, and a bigger environmental impact.

Opinion

So, let's talk green: Cool homes, hot planet

The world is poised to install 700 million air conditioners by 2030, and 1.6 billion of them by 2050.

12 Jun 2016 3:31 AM IST

Chile has seen a phenomenal growth in the solar industry.

Opinion

So, lets talk green: If tiny Chile can do it, why can't India

Chile's solar industry has expanded so quickly that it's giving electricity away for free.

5 Jun 2016 3:45 AM IST

Oil and coal companies that are moving towards green practices. (Representational Image)

Lifestyle

So, lets talk Green: Are you brown with green habits, or...

We have witnessed a series of green investments in solar farms, wind farms, and in electric battery storage systems.

29 May 2016 5:04 AM IST

Since the films release, An Inconvenient Truth has been by far the largest singular factor that helped raise international public awareness about global warming, while re-energizing the environmental movement, which was losing its breath.

Opinion

So, let's talk green: An inconvenient truth that changed lives, and...

The lives of thousands of individuals around the world have been impacted by An Inconvenient Truth'.

22 May 2016 6:46 AM IST

The idea is simple. There are places in the planet where nature is bountiful - the equatorial areas for sunlight, the North Pole for wind. Harness natures bounty from these areas and distribute this electricity around the world. Simple!

Opinion

So, let's talk green: Well-oiled Chinese dreams for the world

Critics contend that renewable energy is great for small local geographies, but not for country and region-wide...

15 May 2016 2:47 AM IST

Lifestyle

So let's talk green: Bruised knuckles and smiling cities

Billions are being invested in developing technologies and changing mindsets.

8 May 2016 4:42 AM IST

The reason for climate change is the uncontrolled emission of greenhouse gases.

Opinion

So, let's talk green: The joker and the thief

One question that I get asked consistently is if it is possible to reverse climate change?

2 May 2016 11:45 PM IST

India wants to be a world leader in electric vehicles.

Opinion

Zen and the art of silent roads

Eliminating vehicular emissions completely would have an immense impact on air quality.

24 April 2016 4:11 AM IST