'Amazon region under threat from oil drilling, mining'
Sacred Headwaters of the Amazon, considered to be the most biodiverse terrestrial ecosystem on Earth, is witnessing expansion of new fossil fuel …
Prince Charles pushed markets over State at Davos
Entirely at odds with his long advocacy of coercive state action on environmental issues
Levels of methane emission in India remained stable between 2010 and 2015: study
However, the study also revealed surge in methane emissions in June-September and February–March
A year of Russia-Ukraine war: Global fossil fuel ‘bonanza’ may lead to more conflicts, warns Greenpeace
‘Neo-colonial models of extracting fossil fuels at any cost have to come to an end’
Africa’s megacities threatened by heat, floods, disease — urgent action needed to start greening, climate adaptation
Cities can adapt by creating new zoning regulations, restoring wetlands to protect against floods and planning green infrastructure
Developed nations should phase out fossil fuels by early 2030s, fund developing nations: Report
US, UK, EU, Japan, and Australia must more than double NDC ambition to reach lower end of their fair share
Role of hydrogen as a clean fuel for sustainable mobility
Clean form of the natural gas is required for transition to a decarbonised nation
Electrifying offshore platforms targets a tiny fraction of the oil industry’s emissions
Configuration & location of some of the older installations mean that electrification will prove to be prohibitively expensive
Burning wood, coal for cooking can cause blindness: Study
The very small particles released with the fumes can penetrate the eyes and cause physical interior damage
Fossil fuel combustion caused 2.5 million premature deaths in India in 2018
Pollution levels used for simulation are of 2012 levels, which means the actual number of deaths as of 2018 could be higher
India’s emission targets most ambitious among G20 nations
While India’s greenhouse gas emissions have doubled in last 25 years, they are still below the G20 average, says a climate change study
Why world cannot afford a 2°C rise
The climate change goal must be fixed at 1.5°C so that we get a chance to avert the worst impacts
World to get half of its electricity from wind and solar by 2050: report
Coal’s contribution to global electricity generation will shrink from 38 per cent to just 11 per cent by 2050 as comparative costs shift in …
India, please don't make the same mistakes we made in industrialised world: Swiss President
President Leuthard urged India to explore the possibility of close collaboration between research institute and policymakers on clean energy
Climate change is biggest global threat for young people in Africa, Europe: Survey
Africa remains the most vulnerable continent despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions; hence, climate interventions must focus on …
COP27: Kenya’s ambitious hydrogen deal & plan to help Africa exploit green energy
The multiplier effect of the hydrogen deal will include job creation and boost food security through its fertiliser production
Fossil fuel industry’s posturing in climate debate: OPEC gets COP28 pavilion
Report by group of countries exporting oil predicts 16-million-barrel-a-day increase in oil consumption through 2045, contradicting IEA claims
UN Climate Ambition Summit 2023: Who’s leading the charge?
Topics like Loss and Damage Fund, fossil fuel phaseout and $100-billion climate finance promise remain inconspicuous
Climate lawsuits against major polluters linked with fall in their stock prices: Study
Big emitters hurt the most by new cases and unfavourable verdicts in climate litigation
EU bloc picture of contradiction as fossil fuel dependence continues despite ambitious climate goals
Just as the world prepares to negotiate phase out of all fossil fuels at COP28, the EU bloc, a prominent Global North member, is split on the issue
Green hydrogen could be a game changer by displacing fossil fuels — we just need the price to come down
The cost of electrolysers has roughly halved over the past five years. This trend is expected to continue
How socio-economic conditions shape renewable energy uptake in Zimbabwe
Development in the energy sector should be guided by the improvements it makes to the livelihoods of intended beneficiaries.
COP27: Only together can we win
At COP27, loss and damage must not to be pushed away with another puny promise of a fund that never materialises but be accepted as a legitimate …
World needs over $75 bn for a 75% slash in energy-related methane emissions
Abating methane can have a relatively quick impact on reducing global warming
WHO, WMA, other health leaders seek legally binding pact to turn off fossil fuels
Over 190 groups ask high-income countries to help others with global phase-out