Human activities like mining, oil extraction, use of fossil fuels and deforestation have caused the release of a massive amount of greenhouse gases into our atmosphere making it warmer. 16 of the 17 warmest years on record have been in the 21st century. Instead of questioning whether climate change is happening or whether is …
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WHAT HAS CHANGED? Corporates CSR Governance CFO certification on CSR fund disbursal and utilization.Frame a deeper, well defined and specific CSR policy.Broader roles and responsibilities of CSR Committees, including formulating an annual action plan. CSR Spends Consolidates erstwhile clarifications on excluded activities, while making exceptions for Covid-19 related R&D.Permission to acquire/create a capital asset, subject …
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Picture Credit: iStock / Getty Images It sounds a bit strange, but it’s scientifically sound. The idea is that you point the panel at space during the evening, and it will be warm relative to the cold of space, which will cause it to radiate heat as invisible infrared light. You can then capture that …
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Lower-input of fossil fuel dependant resources and the use of renewable energy in Agriculture can help us reduce energy consumption and mitigate climate change. Crop rotation is one of the most sustainable agricultural strategies. Renewable sources of energy should be used for powering agriculture. Another strategy to reduce GHG emissions from agriculture is to optimise …
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NEW DELHI: IT czar and philanthropist Azim Premji on Saturday said companies should not be legally mandated to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) as such contributions to society need to “come from within”. Premji, who donated Rs 7,904 crore in donations last year (Rs 22 crore a day), also highlighted that the Covid-19 crisis was a …
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