Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Archana Soreng comes from the Khadia tribe. The passion towards Nature and environment she got in her genes – her grandfather pioneered the community led-forest protection in the village he lived in Odisha’s Sundergarh district while her father was an advocate of indigenous healthcare. After graduating in Political Science from Patna Women’s […]Read More
Welcome to the Environment section of Life and More, where we spotlight stories that matter to our planet. Explore in-depth features on environmental sustainability, climate change, conservation efforts, eco-innovation, and green living.
From inspiring environmental leaders and community initiatives to practical sustainability tips and climate solutions, this page brings awareness and actionable insights for conscious living.
Discover how individuals, organizations, and changemakers are working toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future — because protecting the environment is protecting life itself.
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Despite several disruptions caused due to the first and second Covid wave, buildAhome a Bengaluru-based real estate company bagged several projects during the period. Most of the demand came from salaried employees, especially those working in the IT sector who switched to WFH mode following the pandemic. Significantly, about 30 per cent […]Read More
How Kabadiwalla Connect is Driving India’s Waste Management Revolution
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Last month the United Nations in India launched a new project We The Change. The project aims to showcase climate solutions pioneered by 17 young Indians as a celebration of India’s climate leadership in the run up to the UNFCCC’s Conference of the Parties (COP 26) which will be held in Glasgow […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Dr Srikanth Sola, a Stanford University alumnus, left a successful cardiology career at the Cleveland Clinic (US) to return to India in 2008 with a mission to serve his country. What he witnessed was alarming—young individuals in their 20s and 30s suffering from heart attacks, often linked to severe air pollution. This became […]Read More
Team L&M India has received another recognition for its commitment to protecting and conserving pristine coastal and marine ecosystems through holistic resource management. The globally-recognized and coveted International eco-label “Blue Flag” has awarded certification to two new beaches this year. These beaches are Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry. The Foundation for Environmental […]Read More
Indian Scientist Develops Low-Cost Automated Train Toilet Waste System for
Team L&M Indian scientist Dr R.V. Krishnaiah has developed an innovative automated toilet waste management system that offers a low-cost, efficient alternative to existing bio-toilets used in Indian Railways. This new technology simplifies waste collection, reduces maintenance costs, and improves sanitation efficiency in moving trains. Cheaper and More Efficient Alternative to Bio-Toilets Current railway bio-toilets […]Read More
Team L&M India’s wildlife tourism and conservation efforts received a major boost as the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) approved two significant zoo projects — the Shaheed Ashfaq Ullah Khan Prani Udyaan in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, and the Rajgir Zoo Safari in Nalanda, Bihar. The approval was granted under the leadership of Union Environment and Forests Minister […]Read More
Groundnut Shell Smart Screens: Indian Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Energy-Saving Windows
Team L&M What if groundnut shells, an everyday agricultural waste, could be transformed into eco-friendly smart screens that enhance privacy and reduce energy consumption? Indian scientists have made this innovation a reality. Researchers have developed a cellulose-based smart window screen using discarded groundnut shells that can control light and heat transmission, helping reduce air conditioning […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Despite India achieving 100% village electrification in 2018, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, millions of people still live without reliable access to electricity. Over 305 million Indians continue to face power shortages or complete lack of grid connectivity, particularly in rural and tribal regions. As a result, nearly 26% of rural households […]Read More
Team L&M India’s rivers have repeatedly suffered from unchecked pollution, yet the lessons remain unlearned. After the alarming degradation of major rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna, River Kaveri—one of South India’s most sacred and vital water sources—is now facing a growing pollution crisis. Environmental concerns are mounting as reports reveal that toxic industrial waste […]Read More