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  

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

Going under

Carbon emission rises

Warning signals

Black China

Soot particles are causing intensive droughts and floods in China

Placing the onus

New bill contains provision on making US industries liable to report their emissions

Time for a rethink

The climate regime needs to get out of the rut it is in

Conditional support

Russia throws a lifeline to Kyoto Protocol, but at its own terms

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 …

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

'Developed countries reduced emissions by 13% in 26 years'

COP24: UNFCCC report says financial support provided by the developed countries to the developing ones also saw increase 

Countries must make serious emission cuts, reiterates UN report

Released ahead of the Conference of Parties next week, the Emissions Gap Report has revealed that even with current national commitments fulfilled,…

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

Study finds link between melting ice in Arctic and tornadoes in the US

Melting of Arctic ice might be altering the paths of certain high speed winds in the region called jet streams, also associated with tornadoes in …

Climate Crisis: IPCC Synthesis Report says the vulnerable are suffering the maximum losses and damages

Global temperature rise may touch 1.5 degree by 2030 and India is experiencing high loss and damage; say experts

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

Carbon tax: Kenya to charge motorists ‘traffic jam fee’ to curb emissions

Under the plan, the government seeks to introduce a fee on automobiles driven in zones marked as heavy traffic areas

Trees likely to absorb CO2 only till 2100: Study

Continued dependence on fossil fuels and rapid deforestation have limited their level absorption 

Legal case against Norway for allowing new oil exploration in the Arctic

The government’s decision could lead to the drilling of seven new exploratory wells in the Barents Sea in 2017

Ocean warming leading to loss of fish stocks, crop yields: IUCN

The report, compiled by 80 scientists across 12 countries, highlights evidence of impacts on marine life, from microorganisms to mammals

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 

G20 climate & energy talks end in disarray, unable to reach consensus on climate action

Weak signals from G20 outcomes do not bode well for this year’s annual climate conference in Dubai

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: Report sees slight rise in 2022 global emissions; highest in India

World may cross 1.5°C rise in 9 years if current emissions continue