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AI is no longer a novelty—it’s a power-hungry force reshaping industries while quietly amassing an energy footprint that rivals nations. The numbers are staggering: a single AI-generated image can consume as much energy as charging a smartphone, and producing 1,000 such images emits carbon equivalent to driving four miles in a gas-powered car. Meanwhile, text…
India’s bustling streets and diverse landscapes are witnessing a silent revolution – the rise of the electric cycle. As fuel prices soar and urban congestion intensifies, Indians are increasingly seeking cost-effective, eco-friendly, and healthy transportation alternatives. The electric bicycle (e-cycle) market is not just booming; it’s transforming how we commute, explore, and connect with our…
I confess, I’m baffled. All this hue and cry around Trump withdrawing the USA from the Paris Agreement – his second such attempt, though this one will probably be successful – has left me wondering why everyone appears to be blindsided. He told us what he was going to do. He’s done it before. Why…
In a move to bolster small and medium enterprises in the clean energy sector, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced expanded exemptions from basic customs duty on cobalt powder, lithium-ion battery scrap, lead, zinc, and 12 other critical minerals. This builds on the July 2024 Budget, where 25 minerals not available domestically were exempted…
By AP Sinha – Director, Farlense Group, Ritwik Bahuguna – Director, Farlense Group and Ishani Sharma – Research Associate, Farlense Group India stands at a critical juncture where rapid urbanisation is reshaping its cities and impacting the nation’s future. The population, projected to reach 1.67 billion by 2050, is not only growing but the distribution…
India’s renewable energy sector has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, positioning the country as one of the world’s largest markets for solar and wind energy. However, recent developments indicate that the sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with a potential shakeout looming on the horizon. This shift is driven by several factors, including…
Image Source: greeneconomycoalition.org Major retailers and the fashion industry have a long-standing history of grappling with sustainability and social responsibility issues. While there has been a notable shift, with 52% of leading fashion retailers now revealing their tier 1 supplier lists, the collective performance paints a bleak picture, averaging only 23%. Moreover, a substantial 45%…
Why hit the national parks when Bengaluru is our wild backyard now? In the chaos of urbanization, are we losing our way back home? Earth needs us now more than ever and unfortunately, humanity seems to be evolving backwards. As we encroach on their homes and bulldoze their very habitat into the ground, wild animals…
The demand for hydrogen has surged over threefold since 1975, driving a continuous upward trajectory. However, this demand is primarily met through fossil fuel sources, with 6% of global natural gas and 2% of global coal dedicated to hydrogen production. Consequently, the production of hydrogen contributes significantly to carbon emissions, accounting for approximately 830 million…
Ever since generative AI made landfall last November, businesses of all hues and sizes have been discussing its impact on their work. However, the need for large data centers required to run train AI models does bring up a question of sustainability, as our earlier report suggests. Given the massive quantities of power and water…
