Highest carbon concentration in atmosphere in 3 million years: WMO

The new WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin says CO2 concentration in atmosphere has breached all recent records

What is the price tag of phasing-out coal? For China & India, at least $2 trillion

European study calculates cost of coal phase, underlines need for smooth transition for workers and communities

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 …