Study highlights need for tourism industry to curb emissions: Yellowstone case shows travel’s big footprint
The park generates over 1.03 megatonnes of CO2 annually, travel to and from the park contributes to 90% of it
EU cannot use ‘nature-based solutions’ to make up for lack of emissions cuts
Over-estimating the potential of such solutions is bad for biodiversity and the climate
CoP26 Diary (Nov 3): Activists outrage at not being able to access event
A round-up of what went on at the Glasgow summit
India ranks fifth in national contribution to warming: Study
United States topped the list; China stood second
Only 25 cities responsible for 52% of global urban GHG emissions: Study
Cities in the developed world show higher per capita emissions, according to the study
CoP26: Carbon budget report puts Net Zero euphoria in place at Glasgow
Net rise of emission for all major countries in 2021
IEA projects rapid increase in installed solar capacity by 2040
However, it expects carbon dioxide emissions to continue rising for decades
What to wear for a climate crisis
Fashion industry contributes up to 10% of global emissions — more than international aviation and shipping combined
No action, just a war of words at COP 21
Developed countries only want CO2 reduction comitments, but backtrack on finance
Greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2022: WMO
Carbon dioxide levels reached 50% higher than pre-industrial levels
Article 6.2 of Paris Agreement in action: A growing number of countries are entering carbon market partnerships
Over two dozen bilateral agreements have been signed since 2020
Public protests hold back growth of tar sands industry in Canada
Tar sands contain more carbon and toxic substances than conventional oil
How close is Delhi to its electric vehicle adoption target
Of every 10 EVs registered, 5.6 are two-wheelers, 3.5 are e-rickshaws and 1 is a car
Climate pledges lacking: 87% of remaining global carbon budget to limit warming may be depleted by 2030, finds UN
Emissions will only be 2% lower in 2030 than 2019 levels if fully implemented
‘1.5°C target far from perfect’: Renewed focus on Paris global warming goal as COP28 nears
Figure was reached at three decades ago; also, different regions warm at their own rates
Hottest year 2023 is a sign of more natural disasters in future
World leaders must adhere to promises, agreements made at COPs to stop increases in temperatures
Fossil fuel plans of major producers not aligned with Paris Agreement goals, warns UNEP Report
Net Zero pledges by 17 major fossil fuel-producing countries, but plans not in line with limiting warming to 1.5°C
Last year saw the biggest drop in CO2 emissions; here’s why that’s not enough
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to grow 4.8% as the economy rebounds after COVID-19 pandemic: Global Energy Review 2021
How smartphones are killing the planet
The energy used to build a single smartphone is equal to the energy required to operate it for about a decade
Union Budget 2019-20: Govt makes major push for easy adoption of e-vehicles
The sops include tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh on loans taken to buy e-vehicles, more charging station in smart cities, highways
IPCC’s new report on climate change is a call to action
The latest IPCC report confirms that we can no longer lose time in prevarication or in finding new excuses not to act, including empty promises …
IEA’s push for climate ambition must start at home
International Energy Agency's latest carbon dioxide numbers try to greenwash biggest historic polluters
Technology advancement not matching energy demand, leading to emissions: report
In the last two years, higher economic growth was not met by higher energy-productive and lower-carbon emission options as it did not scale fast …
Chinese goods a death knell for environment, says study
Goods manufactured in China are associated with high carbon dioxide emissions owing to the country’s outdated manufacturing processes and …
Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future – not skyscrapers
Densely built, low-rise environments are more space and carbon efficient, while high-rise buildings have a drastically higher carbon impact