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India just ordered 915 electric buses for the state of Telangana, a major step toward cleaning air in some of the world's most polluted cities. The move will replace diesel vehicles and bring cleaner transit to millions of riders.
India just announced $2.2 billion to help its dirtiest industries capture carbon emissions before they reach the sky. The world's third-largest polluter is betting big on technology to fight climate change while protecting jobs in steel, cement, and power plants.
After toxic air damaged his health, Delhi activist Jai Dhar Gupta transformed a dead eucalyptus plantation into a thriving biosphere. His private conservation project is now inspiring neighboring landowners to rewild collectively across India.
India's coastal city of Kochi is launching a massive sewage treatment project to rescue its blackened, contaminated canals and bring clean water to 95% more residents. The two-year plan will transform public health for thousands who've lived with pollution flowing through their neighborhoods.
A 19-year-old showed up every single day to clean a river his entire city had given up on. His solo mission is bringing the Ajnar River back to life.
A foundation in India is turning donated human hair into oil-absorbing mats that clean polluted waterways. The mats have already reduced toxic pollution levels by 40% in canals flowing into the Yamuna River.
Indian communities are installing their own air quality monitors near schools and hospitals to fight toxic smog, creating powerful data that's already forcing government action. New research maps a path for turning local air monitoring into lasting change across borders. ##
The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.
Apple just committed over $10 million to power India's renewable energy revolution while tackling plastic pollution. The tech giant's new partnerships will bring clean power to its supply chain and support startups solving environmental challenges.
Millions of tonnes of crop waste that poison India's air each winter could soon power airlines worldwide. A new study shows the country can produce sustainable aviation fuel 40% cheaper than current global prices.
India just became the only G20 nation to reach its 2030 climate target ahead of schedule, proving renewable energy transformation can happen faster than anyone thought possible. The country added a record 44.5 gigawatts of clean power in 2025 alone while saving over $46 billion in pollution costs.
Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.
A solar energy company rescued a stuck 142 MW project in India and finished it in nine months, turning a setback into a success story. The plant will now power thousands of homes while creating local jobs in rural Gujarat.
Indian scientists have cracked the code on turning crop waste into a clean cooking fuel that could replace expensive imported LPG. The homegrown innovation pays farmers for their leftovers while cutting air pollution in cities.
Japan and India are joining forces to turn cow manure into fuel for cars, aiming to build 1,000 biogas plants across India. The partnership transforms agricultural waste into clean energy while cutting India's reliance on imported oil.
Scientists created a simple tool that shows which states are responsible for deadly air pollution that crosses borders. The breakthrough could help protect communities suffering from pollution they didn't create.
India just crossed 200 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity, transforming from one of the world's fastest polluters into a clean energy powerhouse. Now comes the harder part: building the storage and grid systems to make that green power work 24/7.
India is powering its growing economy with clean electricity faster than China did at the same income level, thanks to plummeting costs of solar panels and batteries. The shift means India can skip the fossil fuel detour that slowed down other developing nations.
A South Korean startup is bringing emissions-cutting technology to India that could help millions breathe easier in one of the world's most polluted countries. The device has already proven it can slash vehicle emissions by more than 60 percent.
Researchers turned factory trash into a $0.30 ceramic that removes 95% of toxic dye from industrial wastewater. The breakthrough could help small textile factories finally afford to clean their pollution. ##
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