Sustainability Special
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Green bonds, sustainable bonds demand picks up in India in the pandemic era
At least a dozen Indian companies raised money through green or sustainability-linked bonds since the beginning of 2021, doubling the amount raised in all of 2020
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Can wildfires be prevented in a world dealing with climate change?
India recorded 82,170 forest fire alerts from April 1 to 14, nearly doubling from 43,031 in the same period in 2020. Forest fires, wildfires and their alerts in the country have gone up sharply in recent times, posing a serious threat to our environment, wildlife and biodiversity
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Why we need to redefine corporate performance
The impact of a business needs to be evaluated across all capital—financial, natural, human and social
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Adidas aims to eliminate virgin plastic use by 2024
Matthias Amm of Adidas talks about how the sportswear maker is tackling the issue of ocean plastic
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Ayurganic: A lesson in organic, slow fashion
Organic fabrics dyed naturally and infused with herbs help drive well-being for people and the planet
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Why bike-sharing could solve India's mobility fix
If used for short rides, it could also reduce pollution and traffic congestion
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10 Indian species that are rare, unknown and endangered
Depleting resources is turning expensive for India's wildlife, and species such as the Malabar civet, Kashmir red deer and pink-headed duck are paying the price
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The power of one
These individuals have single-handedly mobilised task forces and sparked movements to work towards the United Nation's sustainable development goals (SDGs), in ways that are both innovative and intuitive
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The women who talk to trees
A new book combines scientific rigour with anecdotes and nostalgia to highlight the significance of trees in urban life
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Sterlite's melting pot of woes
A year after 13 protesters were killed, much remains to be addressed around Sterlite Copper's Thoothukudi plant