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Friday, September 12, 2025
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Topic: Sustainability

Stanley Cups are the Louis Vuitton of reusable tumblers. Now a lead gate threatens it

Reusable water bottles are an environmentally conscious choice, but the Stanley Cups marketing—led by women—has turned it into a sustainability nightmare.

Not all emitters are equal. Top 10% in US, Canada, EU emit 2-8 times more than India’s richest

Sustainable lifestyles are no longer a mere option. They must become a crucial pillar of climate action — the emissions math shows why.

DU India’s best performer in global QS sustainability rankings. But no Indian institution in top 200

University of Toronto tops list. Among 56 Indian universities featured in the rankings, DU claimed highest spot (220th) globally. IIT Bombay, IIT Madras ranked 303 and 344.

Who is Joyeeta Gupta? LSR alum who has won top Dutch science prize for work on climate justice

Gupta, who will be awarded 1.5 million Euros at a ceremony on 4 October, shared the 'Dutch Nobel' with evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers, a fellow professor at University of Amsterdam.

What is the Great Blue Wall? Unique initiative to guard 2 million hectares of ocean

Africa’s Great Blue Wall initiative aims to establish a network of seascapes that benefit both people and nature more sustainably.

Debt-ridden countries can ease fiscal troubles with a greener economy—in 4 simple ways

Green debt swaps are one way to link the debt crisis with environmental concerns.

Drinking water, toilets, first aid— Zomato introduces ‘rest points’ for delivery partners

This initiative by the food delivery company called ‘The Shelter Project’ will give delivery partners access to clean drinking water, phone-charging stations, washrooms, first-aid and more.

Three small steps can solidify Modi’s Mission LiFE—urban planning to behavioural change

As India takes over the G20 presidency in December, LiFE offers a platform to promote individual-led demand-side interventions on the international stage.

PM Modi & Antonio Guterres launch sustainable strategy Mission LiFE for pro-climate behaviour

The launch comes ahead of COP27 in Egypt next month. Modi said 'Mission LiFE' will strengthen the concept of a pro-people planet, changing the approach towards sustainability.

Even doctors contribute to climate change. How healthcare can transition to net-zero

Climate change is now a lived reality around the globe, affecting the world’s most vulnerable populations. The climate emergency is a public health emergency.

On Camera

Coup, conspiracy & the foreign hand—What Indian TV news channels saw in Nepal this week

‘Gen Z v/s Govt’ TV news coverage went for two days—not sure about the source of the telecast from Kathmandu since no credit was given.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?