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India, US in it for the long haulBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 29, 2013
As the US-India bilateral relationship progressed to what President Obama termed “one of the most defining partnerships of the 21st century”, the two countries have widened their canvas of collaboration. But with greater engagements have come greater... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Entertainment , Environment , Health , India , Politics , Technology , United States |
US-Iran thaw fuels hope in energy-hungry IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 25, 2013
The United States and Iran are renewing direct diplomatic contact after nearly 35 years. Responding to Iranian overtures, President Barack Obama on Tuesday asked his Secretary of State John Kerry to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , Entertainment , Environment , Health , India , Iran , Politics , United Nations , United States |
Rich nations should lead in reducing emission: IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 20, 2013
India Thursday expressed disappointment over emission reduction obligations by developed countries, and said rich nations should take the lead in this area. Studies have revealed that developing countries have pledged... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |
India's free lunches exact a high priceBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 19, 2013
In spite of India's much-publicized national renewable energy policy as part of its international commitments to reduce carbon emissions, its Mid Day Meal (MDM) Scheme, the world's largest school lunch program, has no energy conservation or even a fuel... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , India |
50 of world's top 500 firms worst polluters: StudyBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 13, 2013
Fifty of the 500 biggest listed companies in the world account for emission of 73% of 3.6 billion metric tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHG), says a report that was released on Thursday. And, these emitters primarily operate in energy, materials and utilities sectors across the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , Human Interest |
Automakers bet on alternative-fuel cars for futureBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 12, 2013
Judging by the slew of electric and hybrid vehicles being rolled out at the Frankfurt Auto Show, it might seem carmakers are tapping a large and eager market. But in fact almost no one buys such cars yet. More and more automakers are coming out with electric... Read more.. |
India seeks to extend ‘Look East’ policy to the Pacific regionBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 6, 2013
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) – the regional organisation of the island states in the South Pacific — is seeking to revive the stalled international efforts to tackle global warming. PIF members are a group of picturesque, small island states in the South Pacific Ocean; they... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , India |
Resource Sustainability and embedded costs will define future manufacturing competitiveness By : Anindita Chakraborty, Aug 16, 2013
Sustainability Outlook spoke to Prof. David Dornfeld, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Laboratory for Manufacturing and Sustainability (LMAS) at the University of California, Berkeley about ways in which sustainability can drive innovation in the Indian... Read more.. |
India: industry targets 25% TSR by 2030By : Sustainability ..., Aug 12, 2013
The Indian cement industry is failing to realise the potential for alternative fuels and raw material utilisation (AFR), but resolves to raise the thermal substitution rate (TSR) to 25 per cent by 2030, from the current level of less than one per cent. This was the... Read more.. |
Cement Industry leans on market based models for pan-sector recycling By : Anindita Chakraborty, Jul 30, 2013
Sustainability Outlook spoke to Mr. V.P Sharma, COO of Dalmia Cement, about ways in which sustainability imperatives are catalyzing innovation in the cement industry and the ambition for sustainable practices in the industry. The cement industry has... Read more.. |