Current Issue - Volume 18 Issue 1 (April 2025)

The theme for Earth Day 2025, “Our Power, Our Planet,” encourages people worldwide to come together in support of renewable energy and aims to triple global clean electricity generation by 2030. This ambitious goal calls for a worldwide commitment to significantly increase clean electricity output within the next five years. However, given the current energy landscape, can this target be realistically met, or are we setting ourselves up for unmet expectations? Faraz Rupani explores these vital questions in this article.

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In December 2024, garlic farmers in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, suffered significant losses due to unseasonal rains, with no access to real-time weather insights. In contrast, farmers in Maharashtra successfully protected their produce by leveraging weather forecasts. This highlights the crucial role of weather intelligence in India’s agriculture, where unpredictable weather often leads to devastating losses. By utilizing weather data for timely decision-making, such as adjusting harvest schedules and protecting crops, farmers can minimize risk. This article by Sahana Hegde and Abhijit Shinde emphasizes how weather intelligence can help reduce post-harvest losses, increase efficiency, and build resilience in India’s agricultural sector.

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In this article, Ram Ramprasad presents six high-impact initiatives that can accelerate India’s transition towards a plastic-free future. Keep reading to learn more

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In this article, Jasmin Rose Mundackal, Julia Frank, Gunter Müller-Czygan, Wiebke Dörfler, Wolfgang Neuhaus, and Ulla Poeschl discuss how Project pharmIn² addresses the environmental impact of pharmaceutical wastewater in India. By utilizing advanced treatment technologies and offering educational resources, the project aims to minimize the ecological footprint of pharmaceutical production and promote sustainability. The a3op® technology, known for its ozone efficiency and cost savings, plays a key role in tackling pharmaceutical pollution. PharmIn² demonstrates how innovation, science, and global collaboration can drive progress towards the United Nation’s 2030 SDGs, benefiting both the environment and public health. read more

Greenply Industries is one of India’s largest interior infrastructure companies, with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing a comprehensive range of plywood, blockboards, decorative veneers, flush doors, and other allied products. The company has always been at the forefront of driving product innovations, ensuring a steady supply of health-safe products to its discerning consumers. Greenply provides world-class interior products for both domestic and global markets and pioneered the concept of a lifetime warranty for plywood. The company is constantly striving to build a sustainable operational framework essential for continued value creation and has identified sustainability as a key strategic priority. Mr Manoj Tulsian is the Joint Managing Director & CEO of Greenply Industries Ltd. Here, he is in an email conversation with TerraGreen. read more

In this article, Stuti Upadhyay describes the Mahakumbh 2025 as a unique event, a divine intersection of spirituality, tradition, and science that has captivated humanity for thousands of years. It goes beyond being a mere religious festival; it is a grand cosmic event where ancient Hindu customs converge with astronomical marvels, creating a stunning display of devotion and enlightenment. read more

Nature-based solutions such as restoring mangroves, and hybrid solutions, protect vulnerable shorelines. However, they need careful planning to be effective. A new GIS-based tool, combined with varied experts’ input, has identified the best shoreline stabilization methods for the Florida Keys. Findings show that about 8 per cent of coastline is suitable for nature-based or hybrid solutions, while 25.1 per cent is unsuitable, and 67 per cent is already vegetated or naturally protected. The tool integrates data on shoreline types, environmental factors and wave exposure to guide decisions on shoreline protection. Researchers create a new tool to identify most effective stabilization methods to prevent erosion and damage.

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