Tourism-favourite coastal destinations—from Goa to Kerala to Chennai—now ensure that even the coconut water boom generates livelihoods rather than waste.

The coconut tree is often called the tree of life, and for good reason—every single part of it serves a purpose. From the refreshing water inside to the sturdy outer shell, coconuts are nature’s gift ...

Once a stubborn by-product of consumption, waste became an ever-growing challenge with rising populations and rapid ...

Biogas made from organic materials — including food and agricultural waste, and animal or human manure — is a renewable, sustainable, affordable and inclusive energy alternative becoming increasingly ...

While biogas production is environmentally beneficial, it remains financially dependent on subsidies. I believe achieving long-term economic viability for this industry will require all biogas ...