Delhi Metro is set to launch a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Central Vista to encourage government employees to commute by public transport. The weekday service will connect Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth metro stations with major government offices, using just two hydrogen-fuelled buses during peak office hours. The move is part of wider energy-saving efforts in the area.
In Jaipur, Prateek Tiwari is tackling summer heat by transforming unused rooftops into green spaces through his initiative Living Green Organics. The ready-to-use rooftop gardening system helps lower indoor temperatures and reduces dependence on air conditioning for thousands of homes, turning a once-empty rooftop into a natural cooling strategy.
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As the Iran war deepens, an oil shock is rippling through global markets. Governments are moving to energy-saving measures while nations reliant on oil imports via a troubled strait face tighter supplies. With low reserves heightening vulnerability, prices are climbing across industries, hitting low-income households hardest as daily costs jump faster than wages.
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