Children make up for 80 per cent of deaths attributed to climate change

But they are the most ignored in the climate change discourse

Use of toxic chemical HBCD severely restricted under Stockholm Convention

The persistent organic pollutant is used in building insulation, especially in the EU

Four leopards killed every week in India: WWF

Report warns that the endangered cat may reach near extinction as happened with tiger

World Dugong Day 2020: Marine mammal fighting for survival in Indian waters

Conservation only way to save species from extinction, says experts

Climate pledges lacking: 87% of remaining global carbon budget to limit warming may be depleted by 2030, finds UN

Emissions will only be 2% lower in 2030 than 2019 levels if fully implemented

Energy sector biggest greenhouse gas emitter in India, says national communication to UNFCCC

More climate models needed for improving future projections: scientists

US, China to work together on phasing down HFCs

India cautious in response; to disclose stand in Bangkok end of June

US $50 million to protect biodiversity in India

Manmohan Singh says the challenge is to develop new models of inclusive conservation

EU apex court upholds emissions cap on aviation sector

EU Aviation Directive will be binding; airlines' operations cost to increase

Latest from Bonn climate negotiations

CoP18, Doha: a gateway that leads nowhere

Half of the world’s richest biodiversity zones unprotected: UN study

Fast progress needed on targets for protected areas especially marine areas, it adds

Delegates attending biodiversity meet swing to Bollywood tunes

Negotiations progress smoothly

West Bengal's wetlands under threat

UN climate talks: Brazil proposes discussions on historical responsibility for emissions

Will principle of equity find place in climate negotiations?

Climate talks in Bonn conclude but no deal in sight

To revise or not to revise Annexes remains the central divisive issue

Utkal Asbestos sues Bihar government over Nitish remark

Case filed after chief minister takes a stand against asbestos companies

COP27 diary (November 16): ‘$100 billion in climate finance more of gesture from rich countries’

A round-up of what went on at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit

Pesticide manufacturers want to export more endosulfan

Apex court asks them to file application

Falling demand saves whales

Whaling commission allows Eskimos whale hunting quota

Whaling commission meeting in Tokyo

Japan invites members of whaling commission for meeting

When did CO2 become our planet's arch enemy?

Carbon dioxide was always essential for our planet, but when did it become too much?

Climate change threatens peace and prosperity, says UN secretary general

Summit seeks joint engagement by countries, civil society and private sector