Upward development trend responsible for rising emission levels
Energy-efficient and sustainable urbanisation can address public health and climate change challenges simultaneously
IPCC Special Report: Scientific consensus must form basis for political action
It is the integrity of the scientific process that must take precedence over politics, rather than the other way round
Energy in news on April 12
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments on energy
Can Bio-CNG click: Indore plant reducing air pollution, but odour remains a challenge
Part I: A ground report from Indore to understand roadblocks in way of bio-CNG
Dash for gas: 7 new countries enter African gas markets
84% new reserves to come up in the 7 countries that have no history of fossil gas exploitation, finds Global Energy Monitor
One of the major gaps in our weather observational system is over the oceans: Elena Manaenkova
Former WMO Deputy Secretary General, Elena Manaenkova speaks to Down To Earth about extreme weather, the global cryosphere and emissions on World …
As told to Parliament (July 21, 2023): Unseasonal rains in March 2023 ruined over 18,000 hectares of crops in Chhattisgarh
All that was discussed in the House through the day
COP27 diary (November 8): Presidency unveils plan to build climate resilience for 4 billion by 2030
A round-up of what went on at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit
Russia-Ukraine conflict pushing world towards clean energy, finds World Energy Outlook 2022
Switch to renewables means natural gas no longer a viable transition fuel
Step towards transparency: Rajasthan pollution control board shares emissions data online
Many states yet to disclose CEMS data on their websites despite SC mandate in 2017
Will climate action be a casualty?
Have we learnt the lessons on the impact of burning fossil fuels yet?
‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
Trip avoidance research is the need of the hour, finds study
Northern hemisphere gets too hot to handle
Be it Europe, Asia or the Middle East, all are setting heat milestones
Himalayan meltdown: ‘Besides global warming, pollution also impacts glaciers’
ICIMOD director general talks to Down To Earth about the first-ever assessment of climate change impacts on Hindu Kush Himalayan region and how …
EU to contain greenwashing by 2026; finalises draft banning misleading advertisements
The rule will impose stricter guidelines on environmental and climate-neutral claims, mandating verifiable proof
More domestic renewable energy generation, regional ties can help Thailand’s green transition
Around 54% of the energy was generated through natural gas, while 17% was done using coal and lignite
Why training in eco-driving is a dire necessity in India
Trained drivers who practise eco-driving principles help lowering fuel consumption and fatality rates
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 …
Countries’ targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions insufficient: UNFCCC
At the current pace, 86% of the carbon budget for the 1.5°C threshold of warming could be depleted by 2030
What caused Mars to dry out? A new study provides clues
Report debunks theory that loss of atmospheric carbon dioxide is responsible
En route to climate catastrophe? 4 major indicators broke records in 2021, says WMO
Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea-level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification were the highest since record keeping began
More companies pledge ‘net-zero’ emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?
Some companies take advantage of carbon reductions elsewhere by buying carbon credits; but it draws criticism because it allows those …
Dragon in the room: Why China’s target of carbon neutrality is misleading
China contributed 27% to the world’s overall global emissions in 2019, surpassing the United States
Budget 2021-22 should incentivise clean fuel for pollution control
Transition to cleaner fuels used for combustion, as done in Beijing, is the most dependable solution to clean Delhi’s air
Diet to save: Our food system is fuelling climate change; are we ready to switch to a new diet?
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests our dietary habits are putting way too much pressure on the environment