Rise in Chinese solar PV module price: The implications on global solar growth story
Rising prices may force state-owned power giants in China to push projects into 2022; delays may make 2021 first year of negative growth in …
NOAA predicts ‘above average’ hurricane season for US, Caribbean
There is a 60% chance of an above normal storm season in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2021, according to NOAA
That sinking feeling
Just like at Kyoto, the US and EU are ready to make back-room deals that leave out the concerns of the South. Its time for the G77 to speak up
Letter to the Prime Minister, India
India’s position at the forthcoming conference of parties of the Framework Convention on Climate Change
'We are in the warmest five-year period ever'
According to the World Meteorological Organization, 2015-19 has recorded a 0.2°C increase over 2011-15
Scientists convert CO2 to solar fuel with artificial photosynthesis
Similar to plants’ photosynthesis, the technology can serve dual purpose of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and generating electricity …
Extreme wildfire events will intensify; Australia and US most at risk
Overall increase in extreme wildfires is linked to climate change as global temperatures continue to rise in areas that were already prone to fires
Combing operation
Chitosan, a chemical, can help fight persistent urinary tract infections by exposing dormant pathogens to antibiotics
The oil bully
Book>> Private Empire, Exxonmobil And American Power • Steve Coll • Penguin • Rs 1,150
Sedimental attraction
A drowning delta can be rescued by changing the nature of its sediments, new theory claims
Suicide rate in US army is rising every year
American journalist Dahr Jamail has written two books on the fallout of the US occupation in Iraq. In an interview over Skype Jamail told Moyna …
Reversing food cycle
Processed and packaged food and sweetened beverages have become a part of our life. They have replaced traditional and fresh foods. Food companies,…
Climate change worsening air pollution: 131.2 million Americans breathing unhealthy air, warns report
Nearly 90.7 million people in the US live in counties with failing grades for year-round particle pollution, finds report
Global Eco Watch: Pregnant Gaur killed in Kerala; 6 held
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
A possible Indo-US trade agreement would be an imperialist attack on India’s farmers
Such a deal will have repercussions on our agricultural production and economy
Race to procure COVID-19 vaccine doses: Where do countries stand?
India has confirmed the maximum number of doses at 1.6 billion
Twister jam
TV>> WEATHER REPORT • USA
In 2023, at least 3 cases challenging climate inaction were filed every week: Reports
Climate litigations worldwide have nearly tripled since 2017; In 2024, cases related to climate impacts including extreme weather events & …
Renewable energy estimated to attract 70% global energy investment in 2021: IEA
Coal is down but not out
What's critical at Durban: removing the firewall between developing and developed countries
Equity Watch
Americans not very different from their president
The US citizens are more concerned with cost than action to arrest climate change
Cheers Chiraq!
The French President calls for equity
Equity Primer
A look at why equity is so important at the climate negotiations
Talks begin in Australia for creating two Antarctic marine sanctuaries
Proposals for creating the protected areas have been pending for five years
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