We just blew past 1.5 degrees. Game over on climate? Not yet
We haven’t yet failed to meet our Paris targets, but the July record shows us we are dangerously close to the line
Recession, not natural gas, was major cause of drop in US emissions
A recent study shows that the US power sector’s coal-to-gas switch played only a modest role
The other side of climate friendly foods
Efforts to change diets and reduce global warming has pitfalls
Africa’s financial sector must cope with climate risk for smooth transition to Net Zero: Report
At least 49 banks in Africa have over $200 billion in lending across sectors with high-potential climate risks
World headed towards 2.4°C warming despite CoP26, according to 4 assessments
We may still be able to limit warming to 2°C, but 1.5°C will require technology to play an outsized role that it currently does not …
Revolt of the rich and the poor
When a recent report says 26 people now own the same wealth as the world's poorest half and the IMF chief flags risks associated with India’…
COP24: 2018 may be one of the hottest years ever, says UN climate chief
Patricia Espinosa said this to highlight how important it is for conference in Katowice to address climate change impacts and greenhouse gas emissions
Breathless silence
The inconvenient truth is that when there is a public health emergency in Delhi, only the poor are asked to sacrifice
World’s first bio-brick can help reduce CO2 emissions
University of Cape Town researchers have developed world’s first bio-brick from human urine
Eight European, African families sue EU seeking climate justice
These ‘climate victims’, who live near the coast or in the mountains, are witnesses to melting glaciers and affected by permafrost melting
Can geoengineering help fight climate change? Scientists think so
University of Cambridge has initiated first-of-its-kind Centre for Climate Repair to develop new ways to restrict solar radiation and refreeze …
India emits the most sulphur dioxide in the world
Five of the top 10 SO2 emission hotspots from coal/power generation industry across the world are in India, finds a Greenpeace study
Countries to negotiate final HFC phase-down amendment in Rwanda
Parties to the Montreal Protocol are expected to iron out their differences and arrive at a mutually acceptable amendment
100% renewable-powered India by 2030 possible: study
The study makes a case for rooting out nuclear and coal-fired base energy systems, which would be “unreasonable and disruptive”
Have some economists severely underestimated the financial hit from climate change? Recent evidence suggests yes
Extreme weather is expected to upend lives and livelihoods, intensifying wildfires and pushing ecosystems towards collapse as ocean heatwaves …
This study looked at how rivers throughout the world are faring — and the findings are disturbing
Within the next 70 years, certain species of fish could die out completely due to longer periods of low oxygen levels
Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study
In India, there are no effective policies targeting methane emissions from rice cultivation and biomass burning
Black Summer: Australian wildfires linked to La Niña’s three-year streak, finds study
La Niña would have occurred without the 2019-2020 wildfires, but would have been short-lived and weaker
COP27: India’s national statement lacked teeth; was centred around mission LiFE
No mention in India’s statement at COP27 on key negotiating agendas, complain experts
India’s NDC: Why sector-specific targets are needed for reducing emissions
Focus needed on increasing non-fossil-based power generations, phasing out old thermal power plants
Managing air quality in Nepal: Pollution control fee may be key
943 crore Nepali rupees collected in fees unused, can help local govts to combat poor air quality
Green fuel targets for NCR industries: Here are some learning points from Alwar, Bhiwadi
Almost half the industries in Alwar moved to cleaner fuels, a survey by the Centre for Science and Environment shows
Global CO2 concentration in atmosphere hit new high in May 2nd week: Report
Highest daily average of atmospheric carbon dioxide recorded; experts blame climate change
South Africa: Greenhouse gas emissions up 10% in 17 years
Developing countries like South Africa emit much less per capita than developed economies; hence chances of emissions shooting up is higher
Harness power of nature-based solutions to fight climate crisis: G20 ministers
G20 countries identify need for sustainable business models to implement nature-based solutions in developing countries; but they lack direction