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Reethira Kumar

Graduated with a First Division in BA Journalism from Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi (India). Proceeded to graduate with Merit in MA Media and Cultural Studies from the University of Sussex. In the past, as a freelancer, have scripted public service advertisements for BBC World Service Trust (India) to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS in rural India. Interned with NDTV 24x7, Indian Express newspaper and UNESCO where I assisted in researching and updating the IPDC (International Programme for the Development of Communication) projects and edited the 'Education Makes News' kit for journalists. I am an avid researcher (mainly International relations and climate change) and a social media enthusiast.

Fuel Cell Technology in the UK



Fuel cell technology is a pollution-free electricity generation technology that is expected to compete with traditional methods of creating and distributing electricity. Fuel cells can be likened to a continuously fuelled battery that operates by using the chemical properties of hydrogen and oxygen to create useable electric current.

Rethinking Plastics in the UK

In the process of reconstructing the global economy especially after the G20 summit, where international trade protectionism was advised against, it would make sense to act in unison with respect to even conserving the environment and formulating common legislations on materials like plastic.

So why is it that the UK and Europe are looking at new initiatives to recycle plastic while developing countries (India, Bhutan, Bangladesh and even Rwanda) are looking to ban their use completely. Which is the more profitable and productive alternative?

Towards a ‘Green’ Economy

Market Facilitation in Ecosystem Services; Contemporary Developing Cases in the UK
Is there reason to believe that there maybe profit to be made by investing in eco investments while conserving the environment?
There does exist some scepticism about the market’s involvement in green initiatives. Even though research conducted by Frost & Sullivan about the telecom industry, which is yet to be published, next month (but was mentioned in The Guardian in late April) apparently shows that there is no measurable link between a company’s share price and investments in green initiatives. However, if pursued they could reflect an improved brand value for a company with an environmental focus.

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