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”
Offshore wind can yield twin benefits of GHG reduction, return on investments: Report
Offshore wind energy generation estimated to increase between 650 and 3,500 terawatt hours every year by 2050
Biogas: A sustainable solution for curbing pollution, improving livelihoods & enhancing quality of life
Installing large-scale municipal biogas systems can help cities handle organic waste efficiently
Indian agriculture: The route post-CoP 26
Strategies and pathways that can make Indian agriculture resilient and sustainable in a changing climate
Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm to cut fossil fuel use in construction
Bringing changes to the construction industry can help decrease emissions 44% by 2050, according to a report by C40 Cities
Gabon to get $150 million to preserve its forests
Norway signs a 10-year deal to help the African nation become the first in the continent to get paid to cut greenhouse emissions from deforestation
There’s need for city-level climate actions
Indian cities need climate action plans that are implementable and have necessary financial, institutional and policy support
Greenland’s ice melting rate increases four times in nine years
A research finds that this is a tipping point, which means global warming has brought summertime temperatures in Greenland close to melting point
Emission impossible
We need to change the way we farm, we eat and we think as agriculture is the largest source of non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions
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
India, China lead climate actions, but US inaction will still cause rise in global emissions
While China and India have reduced growth of their emissions, some of the other largest emitters will fail to honour their commitments
Global carbon emission remained static in 2016, but India registered significant rise
Slowdown in emissions is attributed to decreased use of fossil fuels, especially coal, and increasing popularity of renewables
New study says it is safe to store carbon underground
The study demonstrates viability of carbon capture and storage process to reduce climate change impacts
Forget 2°C, countries’ emissions could lead to 3°C rise in global temperatures
A new analysis has shown that countries' pledges are not enough to meet the 2°C target set by the Paris Agreement
India working towards joining Paris Agreement this year
President Barack Obama welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House for their seventh bilateral meeting
Veggie is the most low-carbon diet, right? Well, it depends where you live
As 90% of our energy intake comes directly from the soil, agricultural practices obviously have a big effect on soil health
Fertilizer companies will not allow meaningful action in agriculture during COP 21: report
The report says the role of fertilizers in contributing to climate change has been severely misunderstood
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
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 …