Environment Archives

Bhumi Pednekar advocates for sustainable fashion at Environmental Conclave : Bollywood News

Bhumi Pednekar, who has consistently spoken about environmental concerns, recently addressed the importance of sustainability in fashion at an environmental conclave. As an active advocate for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and a known voice for sustainability, Bhumi discussed how she incorporates eco-conscious habits into her daily life. Bhumi Pednekar advocates for sustainable fashion […]

‘Heightened threat environment’: US issues terrorism advisory warning after striking Iran

B2 bombers launched Operation Midnight Hammer on Iran’s three nuclear sites. The US administration issued a warning of a “heightened threat environment” in the United States after its military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. The bulletin issued by the National terrorism Advisory System did not mention Operation Midnight Hammer but warned Americans of “low-level cyber […]

‘No bra, no exam’: Nigerian university defends viral video of women being checked, says this will ensure ‘distraction-free environment’

A Nigerian university came under fire for checking whether female students were wearing bras. A Nigerian university has come under immense criticism after a video of a female staff member checking whether a female student was wearing a bra before allowing her into the examination hall went viral. Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State defended […]

Pragya Kapoor recalls how Aditya Roy Kapur supported her foundation’s launch: “He said yes in a heartbeat” : Bollywood News

Film producer and environmental advocate Pragya Kapoor has been steadily building her presence beyond cinema through Ek Saath – The Earth Foundation, an initiative she launched in 2022 to promote sustainable and conscious living. In a recent interaction, she reflected on the support she received from actor Aditya Roy Kapur at the very start of […]

Shalini Pandey raises her voice against mountain garbage while shooting for Rahu Ketu in Kasol : Bollywood News

Actress Shalini Pandey, who is currently in Kasol shooting for her upcoming fantasy drama Rahu Ketu, took to Instagram to express her concern over the worsening garbage situation in the region. Sharing a post from a sustainability page, she added her own words: “I’m currently in the mountains and it is heartbreaking to witness it […]

‘Trees Not Tesla’: Australian city’s protest ignites a war over environment- and Elon Musk

When two environmental activists began opposing Tesla’s proposed battery recycling facility in Tonsley, a suburb south of Adelaide, they expected Elon Musk’s controversial reputation might sway local opinion. What they did not anticipate was the level of anti-Musk sentiment expressed globally, particularly outside the United States.The activists, who use pseudonyms Neon and Zane to shield […]

Singer-songwriter Ditty’s new album is all about environment, society, gender and everything in between

The album’s cover showcases Menty Jamir’s photo of singer-songwriter Ditty in the forests of Aravallis | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Verse by verse, chorus by chorus, singer-songwriter Ditty unfolds the uncomfortable layers of society in a sonic space so melodically comforting that it lulls the listener of her new album, KĀLĪ, into a dream of an […]

China urges a ‘more fair’ business environment in France | World News

Chinese vice premier He Lifeng called Thursday for “a more fair, just and predictable business environment” in France during talks with finance minister Eric Lombard in Paris.He made the comments during a visit to France amid trade tensions between the European Union and China.“(We) look forward to France providing a more fair, just and predictable […]

An E.U. Deforestation Rule Has Ethiopian Coffee Farmers Scrambling

Farmers in Africa that produce some of the world’s most prized coffee are in a scramble to comply with new European Union environmental rules that require them to document the origin of every shipment of beans. The new measure, coming into force at the end of this year, is designed to prevent deforestation driven by […]

Trump’s New Way to Kill Regulations: Because I Say So

President Trump this week directed 10 federal agencies — including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Energy Department and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission — to implement a novel procedure to scrap a wide array of longstanding energy and environmental regulations. He told agencies that oversee everything from gas pipelines to power plants to insert “sunset” provisions […]