This World Environment Day, the global conversation is focused on climate action. The message from the United Nations is clear: the question is no longer whether climate change is happening, …
Environment
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India produced 144.3 million tons of crude steel in 2023–24 and is now the world’s second-largest steel producer. However, the sector remains more carbon-intensive than the global average. India’s average …
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Erik Solheim Discusses Multipolar World Order and Global Sustainability
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 8 minutes readErik Solheim is a globally recognized diplomat, environmental leader, and strategic thinker on sustainable development, geopolitics, and civilizational dialogue. Formerly Norway’s Minister of Environment and International Development, he has played …
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You can drive a million times through these sylvan landscapes of north Malabar, amidst the dense greens of Kerala, but you just cannot escape the onslaught of emotions triggered by …
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PlumbexIndia 2026 in Bengaluru to Address Urban Water Stress and Sustainable Solutions
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readAs Indian cities confront increasing water stress, PlumbexIndia 2026, India’s largest platform dedicated to “water, plumbing and sanitation,” will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, engineers, and innovators in Bengaluru from …
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Food Inflation Risks Rise as Monsoon Outlook Weakens and Acreage Slips
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s inflation trajectory for FY2027 is beginning to look less benign than recent data might suggest, as early monsoon warnings, uneven crop sowing patterns, and rising geopolitical costs converge into …
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Record Harvest for Western Australia Grains as Industry Marks 30-Year Milestone
by Pooja Bhardwaj 3 minutes readThe Western Australia grains sector is marking a major milestone as the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of its Grains Research Update conference in Perth, …
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White House Announces Launch of “Trump Accounts” for Children, Highlights Energy and Tax Policy Initiatives
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has announced that parents nationwide can now apply to open a “Trump account” for their child through trumpaccounts.gov by completing IRS Form 4547. Speaking at the White …
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U.S.–Bangladesh Trade Deal Offers Textile Relief, but Critics Warn Gains May Be Limited
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe United States and Bangladesh on February 9 signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that promises modest tariff relief for Bangladeshi garments entering the U.S. market, but the deal has …
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NITI Aayog’s Net Zero Scenarios: What India’s Development–Climate Blueprint Really Signals
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe release of NITI Aayog’s eleven study reports on Scenarios towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero marks the first time the Government of India has attempted a fully integrated, economy-wide …