The growing urgency to adopt eco-friendly tourism practices in Himachal Pradesh as climate change intensifies environmental stress in the Himalayas. Experts warn that unregulated tourism, deforestation, and infrastructure expansion are exacerbating landslides, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss. They emphasise that sustainable tourism—through waste management, green infrastructure, community participation, and visitor education—is essential to balance economic growth with ecological preservation. The article calls for stronger policies, responsible tourist behaviour, and collaboration between the government and local communities to ensure that Himachal’s fragile mountain ecosystems remain resilient and viable for future generations.

Rural and small-town India is setting inspiring examples of eco-conscious living. Villages like Majuli (Assam), Khonoma (Nagaland), Mawlynnong (Meghalaya), and Piplantri (Rajasthan) showcase community-led efforts in banning plastic, conserving forests, tree-planting, and maintaining exceptional cleanliness. From bamboo homes in flood-prone Majuli to tree plantations for every girl born in Piplantri, these places prove sustainability thrives through local action, cultural pride, and collective responsibility. Together, they demonstrate that India’s green future can grow from its smallest communities through mindful, everyday practices that protect both people and the planet.

Gold recycling is becoming a key driver of sustainability, reducing the need for environmentally damaging mining while cutting carbon emissions and conserving resources. With global demand for gold rising—particularly in India—recycled gold offers a cleaner, more efficient alternative, lowering energy use by up to 99% compared to traditional extraction. The piece highlights how improved collection systems, formalised recycling networks, and growing consumer awareness can strengthen circularity in the gold supply chain, making the industry more resilient and environmentally responsible.

The Second Africa Climate Summit, held in Ethiopia in September 2025, drew more than 25,000 people – from presidents and ministers to farmers, activists, business leaders and students. They came to talk about how Africa can source finance to grow in greener ways and cope with worsening climate disasters. Africa has

Google has partnered with Italian company Energy Dome to use carbon dioxide–based long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems that can stabilize renewable energy grids. The system stores excess solar or wind power by compressing CO₂ gas into liquid form and later releasing it back as gas to drive turbines when energy demand rises. Unlike lithium-ion batteries that last around four hours, Energy Dome’s technology can supply clean energy for up to 24 hours, improving grid reliability. Google’s investment aims to scale this CO₂ battery globally, supporting renewable integration and community access to affordable, resilient electricity.