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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Envision Energy unveils India's first race car built entirely from e-waste
Envision Energy has unveiled India's first race car made entirely from electronic waste, in collaboration with environmental nonprofit The 'Recover-E' car is the second such vehicle globally, following a similar prototype launched at the London E-Prix in 2023. Constructed using discarded electronics such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets, the car is designed to demonstrate the potential of circular design and highlight the growing problem of e-waste in India. The country is the third-largest generator of e-waste globally, according to the Global E-waste Monitor 2024. 'The Recover-E car is not just a concept but a movement towards greener solutions for tomorrow,' said R P V Prasad, managing director of Envision Energy India. He added that the project is a conceptual demonstration of how future cars or car parts could be derived from e-waste. James Mercer, commercial director at Envision Racing, said the initiative is a symbolic representation of e-waste issues and aims to prove that innovation and sustainability can coexist. Envision Racing is part of Envision Energy's Formula E team, which won the Formula E Teams' Championship in 2023. said the initiative aligns with the 55th anniversary of Earth Day and this year's global theme, 'Our Power, Our Planet.' Karuna Singh, regional director for Asia at the organisation, said the project aims to promote clean energy and circular economy practices. While the Recover-E car is not intended for commercial production, Envision said it is meant to spark conversations around responsible consumption and reuse of waste. Envision Energy operates in wind energy, battery storage, and green hydrogen. Its India operations are part of a broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality across its global value chain by 2028. The company also manages a carbon-neutral fund and has engineering centres across Asia, Europe, and North America. founded in 1970, runs environmental advocacy campaigns worldwide and claims to mobilise over one billion people annually. The Recover-E project is among its key awareness initiatives in India for 2025.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
NMC, Green Vigil commemorate Earth Day 2025 with citizen outreach drive
1 2 3 4 5 6 Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation ( NMC ) and Green Vigil Foundation , a city-based NGO, commemorated Earth Day 2025 by organising a citizen outreach campaign at Children's Traffic Park, Dharampeth. The Earth Day is the largest civic observance worldwide, celebrated in 195 countries and involving over one billion people annually. This year's Earth Day theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," emphasises the collective role of individuals and communities in protecting the environment. Green Vigil Foundation volunteers engaged citizens through colourful and informative placards, promoting renewable energy adoption, green living practices , water conservation, rejection of single-use plastics, and efforts to reduce carbon footprints. During the campaign, 500 citizens pledged to embrace green living practices. Karuna Singh, regional director, Asia, lauded the efforts of NMC and Green Vigil for their proactive citizen engagement and commitment to promoting sustainable lifestyles. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Prominent attendees at the event included Kaustav Chatterjee, founder of Green Vigil Foundation, and Manish Soni, public relations officer, NMC. Team members Surbhi Jaiswal, Mehul Kosurkar, Sheetal Choudhary, Bishnudeo Yadav, Priya Yadav, Shriya Jogey, Pinaki Banik, Parth Jumde, Janhavi Paraskar, Pratik Isampalliwar, and other volunteers from Green Vigil Foundation, along with NMC staff, played a key role in making the campaign a success.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Opinion - America has come a long way on climate issues — don't let Trump take us backwards
Earth Day 2025 is the best of times and the worst of times for environmental advocates. On the holiday's 55th anniversary, there has been significant progress in the fight to save the planet from the ravages of climate change. But the harsh reality is that President Trump's agenda would undo much of that progress. The theme for the anniversary this year is Our Power, Our Planet. The objective is to reduce dependency on the fossil fuels that increase the record temperatures in a dangerously overheated planet. The high temperatures in the atmosphere are responsible for erratic weather which brings death and destruction wrought by severe drought and dangerous storms. There is a lot more to do to save the planet, but progress has been made. Last year marked the first time more power was produced by wind and solar energy than from coal, according to the sponsor of the annual April 22 event. The goal of the group is to triple the production of renewable power by the end of this decade. Much of the credit for these advancements is due to former President Joe Biden's forward-looking policies. The former president may not be popular now but his efforts to initiate the fight against the ravages of the climate crisis will leave a legacy. If progress stops under Trump and the excrement hits the oscillating cooling device, Biden's supporters can at least say the former president told you so and at least tried to end climate carnage. Or they can congratulate the 46th president for starting the successful crusade before it was too late. Trump is devoted to undoing the noble deeds of his predecessor. He wants to eliminate the tax credits for producing renewable energy enacted by the previous administration to pay for tax giveaways for bankers and billionaires. Trump also wants to dramatically eviscerate the Environmental Protection Agency regulations that protect the public from dangerous pollutants. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said on Sunday that there would be no adverse health effects from deregulation. If you believe that, the former New York congressman has a bridge in Brooklyn he'd like to sell you. Ironically, the EPA was created by Republican President Richard Nixon, who responded to growing public concerns about environmental threats. To make matters even worse, the president wants to terminate disaster relief aid at a time when even more of it will be needed to repair devastation wrought by floods, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes. This could generate severe political liabilities for the Republican Party. North Carolina is a presidential battleground state with hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage from a series of storms. It might lose millions of dollars in federal disaster relief. The next Republican presidential candidate — perhaps Vice President JD Vance or Donald Trump Jr. — might pay the price in 2028. Who knows? A massive drought in Texas or a devastating hurricane in Florida could put those states in play for Democrats. A national survey conducted in February by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center revealed that environmental concerns rank low in public concern. For instance, more than six in ten Americans worry a lot about inflation. On the low end of the scale, just two out of every five people are highly charged by climate change. Trump's policies reflect GOP grassroots indifference. His policies spit into the harsh wind of climate change. He has dismissed the climate crisis as a 'Chinese hoax.' The GOP response to the coming environmental catastrophe is deny, deny and deny. Two thirds of the Democrats anticipate a climate crisis but barely one in ten Republicans do. Support for improving the quality of the environment has existed for a long time but really hasn't translated as a valance issue in the voting booth. The best thing to bring climate change to an electoral boil is to connect it emotionally with concerns about the economy. That sadly will be easier for advocates to do as U.S. efforts to fight the crisis dissipate under Trump and Mother Nature takes her revenge with more frequent and deadly storms that will cost thousands of people their lives and taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars in recovery and repair. It's difficult but necessary to imagine the carnage caused by climate change to Earth and its inhabitants. A place to start would be the view in the book 'A Distant Mirror' by renowned historian Barbara Tuchman which reflects on the horrific impact of the Black Plague on 14th century Europe. The disease led to widespread death, famine, war and destruction. The difference is that medieval Europeans didn't have the tools to effectively fight the plague. Tuchman wrote another book, 'The March of Folly,' which is a study in the abject failure of world leaders to take aggressive actions that could have nipped preventable disasters in the bud. We do have the means to fight climate change if we find the will to avoid another deadly tragedy. Brad Bannon is a national Democratic strategist and CEO of Bannon Communications Research which polls for Democrats, labor unions and progressive issue groups. He hosts the popular progressive podcast on power, politics and policy, Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
America has come a long way on climate issues — don't let Trump take us backwards
Earth Day 2025 is the best of times and the worst of times for environmental advocates. On the holiday's 55th anniversary, there has been significant progress in the fight to save the planet from the ravages of climate change. But the harsh reality is that President Trump's agenda would undo much of that progress. The theme for the anniversary this year is Our Power, Our Planet. The objective is to reduce dependency on the fossil fuels that increase the record temperatures in a dangerously overheated planet. The high temperatures in the atmosphere are responsible for erratic weather which brings death and destruction wrought by severe drought and dangerous storms. There is a lot more to do to save the planet, but progress has been made. Last year marked the first time more power was produced by wind and solar energy than from coal, according to the sponsor of the annual April 22 event. The goal of the group is to triple the production of renewable power by the end of this decade. Much of the credit for these advancements is due to former President Joe Biden's forward-looking policies. The former president may not be popular now but his efforts to initiate the fight against the ravages of the climate crisis will leave a legacy. If progress stops under Trump and the excrement hits the oscillating cooling device, Biden's supporters can at least say the former president told you so and at least tried to end climate carnage. Or they can congratulate the 46th president for starting the successful crusade before it was too late. Trump is devoted to undoing the noble deeds of his predecessor. He wants to eliminate the tax credits for producing renewable energy enacted by the previous administration to pay for tax giveaways for bankers and billionaires. Trump also wants to dramatically eviscerate the Environmental Protection Agency regulations that protect the public from dangerous pollutants. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said on Sunday that there would be no adverse health effects from deregulation. If you believe that, the former New York congressman has a bridge in Brooklyn he'd like to sell you. Ironically, the EPA was created by Republican President Richard Nixon, who responded to growing public concerns about environmental threats. To make matters even worse, the president wants to terminate disaster relief aid at a time when even more of it will be needed to repair devastation wrought by floods, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes. This could generate severe political liabilities for the Republican Party. North Carolina is a presidential battleground state with hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage from a series of storms. It might lose millions of dollars in federal disaster relief. The next Republican presidential candidate — perhaps Vice President JD Vance or Donald Trump Jr. — might pay the price in 2028. Who knows? A massive drought in Texas or a devastating hurricane in Florida could put those states in play for Democrats. A national survey conducted in February by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center revealed that environmental concerns rank low in public concern. For instance, more than six in ten Americans worry a lot about inflation. On the low end of the scale, just two out of every five people are highly charged by climate change. Trump's policies reflect GOP grassroots indifference. His policies spit into the harsh wind of climate change. He has dismissed the climate crisis as a 'Chinese hoax.' The GOP response to the coming environmental catastrophe is deny, deny and deny. Two thirds of the Democrats anticipate a climate crisis but barely one in ten Republicans do. Support for improving the quality of the environment has existed for a long time but really hasn't translated as a valance issue in the voting booth. The best thing to bring climate change to an electoral boil is to connect it emotionally with concerns about the economy. That sadly will be easier for advocates to do as U.S. efforts to fight the crisis dissipate under Trump and Mother Nature takes her revenge with more frequent and deadly storms that will cost thousands of people their lives and taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars in recovery and repair. It's difficult but necessary to imagine the carnage caused by climate change to Earth and its inhabitants. A place to start would be the view in the book 'A Distant Mirror' by renowned historian Barbara Tuchman which reflects on the horrific impact of the Black Plague on 14th century Europe. The disease led to widespread death, famine, war and destruction. The difference is that medieval Europeans didn't have the tools to effectively fight the plague. Tuchman wrote another book, 'The March of Folly,' which is a study in the abject failure of world leaders to take aggressive actions that could have nipped preventable disasters in the bud. We do have the means to fight climate change if we find the will to avoid another deadly tragedy. Brad Bannon is a national Democratic strategist and CEO of Bannon Communications Research which polls for Democrats, labor unions and progressive issue groups. He hosts the popular progressive podcast on power, politics and policy, Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- General
- USA Today
Earth Day 2025: Why we celebrate the planet that keeps us grounded, how to get involved
Earth Day 2025: Why we celebrate the planet that keeps us grounded, how to get involved Earth rocks, and we get to celebrate just how wonderful our planet is on April 22. Show Caption Hide Caption Earth Day: How to celebrate Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day with these sustainability tips. Problem Solved Happy Earth Day! For the 55th year, the world is using the day to celebrate Mother Nature and the wonderful planet we live on. "Earth Day really is a symbol of the environmental movement," Sarah Davies, the director of communications and media at told USA TODAY. "You know, it started back in 1970 under President Nixon, which is always kind of amazing to think about." Earth Day has always been a day that acknowledges our planet, which provides for us, and ways we can protect and preserve its beauty. That being said, here's everything you should know about Earth Day 2025, and its 55th annual celebration. When is Earth Day? Earth Day falls on April 22 every year. This year, it falls on a Tuesday. The day has been celebrated for 55 years, but it isn't federally recognized, as previously reported by USA TODAY. Earth Day 2025: For Earth Day 2025, list of America's Climate Leaders has grown significantly Why do we celebrate Earth Day? The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when 20 million people attended inaugural events at schools, universities, and other public areas around the country, according to the Library of Congress's website. The march happened after more disasters caused by climate change and pollution impacted the country. The march was coordinated by Dennis Hayes, who was a student at the time and is now a board member for according to Davies. Around one in ten Americans marched that day in 1970 to demand cleaner air and water, said Davies. The march led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. "There's never been another event as big as that anywhere in the world," said Davies. "Actually, I think it still remains the biggest civic event of all time." People who marched on the first Earth Day were "from all kinds of backgrounds, all different walks of life, all ages," said Davies. "Some people are in suits, some people are in jeans." How can we celebrate Earth Day? There are plenty of things people can do, big or small, if they're feeling the holiday spirit and want to connect with Mother Nature. "The most important thing that you can do is wake up in the morning and do one thing that you've never done before that's good for you. Good for the plane," said Davies. That one thing could be picking up a piece of trash on the street in front of your home or donating money to plant a tree, according to Davies. Some other fun, Earth-centered activities are: Volunteer at a beach or park clean-up Cooking a meal with sustainable produce Signing a petition related to helping the Earth Go to a composting workshop Plant some pollinator-friendly flowers either in your backyard, balcony or in a window planter Swap from single-use plastic bottles to a reusable bottle Limit how much single-use plastic you use in a day Listen to a podcast about the Earth Read books, like "Braiding Sweet Grass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer, about the environment "Take your first step and do one thing, because once you do one thing, it actually makes you feel really great," said Davies. People can also choose to celebrate the day by going meatless for a day! Meatless Monday. is a movement that was started in 2003 by Sid Lerner, with the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future. It aimed to reduce the amount of meat in one's diet to improve a person's health and the health of the planet. According to a 2020 study published by ScienceDirect, a more plant-based diet would not only improve environmental health but also human health. While Earth Day doesn't fall on a Monday this year, as it did in 2024, the sentiment can still carry over. Have a positive outlook on Earth Day 2025 Sharing positive news about the climate crisis can encourage others to tackle the issue and keep people optimistic about the future, Leila Yassine, the Rainforest Alliance's global advocacy engagement manager, previously told USA TODAY. No matter how one chooses to celebrate Earth Day or fight against climate change, Yassine said it is essential to remain positive about the future. "Share ideas and this will really cultivate collective optimism," she said. "It's like you have little seeds and then you're feeding it. You're feeding it until it gives you this beautiful tree of hope." Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn,X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@
