Category: Environment
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Future Mineral Might
With mining rights being opened for exploitation in the Arctic, the race for rare earths and minerals is fuelling geopolitical tensions and may aggravate environmental depredations in the long run.
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Dam(n) Reality
Ageing behemoths controlling mighty rivers while having ushered prosperity in the past are today disasters waiting to happen.
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A 360-degree Approach to Healthy Living
The pandemic is another warning to mankind to adopt methods of sustainable development, without damaging the environment and ecology.
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The Carbon Footprint of the Internet
Connecting smartphones, laptops and smart devices to the infrastructure of the internet requires a gargantuan amount of energy, leaving a hefty carbon footprint.
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Renewables: How Green is Green
While the world still relies on fossil fuels for most of its energy needs, there are significant drawbacks from the use of renewables.
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Climate Change: Should Indian Farmers Worry?
Climate change is wreaking havoc on Indian farming as traditional weather patterns become unpredictable. Can farmers adapt to the changing reality?
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IMO 2020: Making Maritime Green
The shipping and oil industry worldwide is stirred up by the IMO 2020. What are the viable alternatives available for stakeholders?
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The Year of the wRATh
The Chinese economy, afflicted by the consequences of the US tariffs is only facing a greater setback due to COVID-19 outbreak. How will it respond to this double whammy?
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Powering Africa
Africa will be deeply impacted by climate change, despite contributing less than 3% to global greenhouse emissions. Can Africa balance these effects with its Growing Energy Deficit?
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Biodiversity Crisis – Vanishing Species
The web of life between organisms on earth, binding each into an interdependent eco system is under threat of the Holocene or the Sixth Mass Extinction. Can humanity reverse this to save itself?