Tag: sustainability
Analyzing the Loopholes in BBMP’s Plastic Ban Regulations
Karnataka's plastic ban, initiated in 2016 (one of India's earliest comprehensive bans) and aligned with national single-use plastic (SUP) rules (phased bans from 2022...
World Economic Forum pushes Facial Recognition Technology: Technology that detects citizen dissatisfaction with governmental services in real time through Facial Expression Recognition
The World Economic Forum's Tunis Hub is exploring the use of human emotional recognition technology, specifically through facial expression mapping, to identify areas of citizen...
BAN GEOENGINEERING! The Indian weather is harmed by chemicals, and is Solar Radiation Modification causing air pollution?
On September 19, 2024, a team of scientists in India, led by Govindasamy Bala, published a study focusing on the impacts of stratospheric aerosol...
The Air We Breathe: Unmasking the Real Drivers Behind India’s Skyrocketing AQI—And a Hidden History of Silver Iodide
Cloud Seeding in India
India has a rich history in cloud seeding research. In 1951, the Tata company conducted early rain-making experiments in the Western...
Smart Meter Standoff: West Bengal Pauses Amid Bill Backlash, Karnataka Continues Deployment Despite Public Concern
West Bengal Halts Smart Meter Deployment for Residential Users Following Backlash on Excessive Bills
June 11, 2025 –Responding to widespread consumer protests over allegedly inflated...
Mumbai Citizens Protest Forced Smart Meter Installations, Allege Disconnection Threats and Regulatory Violations
Mumbai, India – June 14, 2025 – A group of concerned Mumbai citizens gathered outside the BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) office to protest...