UN Climate Talks ‘No Longer Fit for Purpose’ Say Key Experts
Key climate experts, including former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, have criticized the UN’s…
Almost Everyone in India Vulnerable to Climate Change Impacts; Need for Concerted Efforts: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
At COP29, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former WHO chief scientist, emphasized the widespread vulnerability of Indians to climate change and the…
Delhi Chokes as Air Pollution Turns ‘Severe’
Delhi’s air quality has reached severe levels, with pollution over 30 times the safe limit set by the World Health…
Tropical Rainforests can Survive Global Warming: Study by IIT-CU-Ontario University
Researchers from IIT Kharagpur, Calcutta University, and the University of Western Ontario found that tropical rainforests, including those in the…
Rise in Nitrous Oxide Emissions Endangers Pathway to 1.5°C, The Ozone Layer, and Human Health
A new UN Global Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Assessment highlights the urgent need to address rising N₂O emissions, warning that without…
COP29 Agrees International Carbon Market Standards
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, global leaders made significant strides in climate action, agreeing on standards for an international carbon…
Coal to stay as major source of energy in foreseeable future: Joshi
Responding to a Parliament question, Coal Minister Prahlad Joshi informed that coal will stay as a major source of energy…
Addressing Climate Change is Good for Business
India is already facing challenges of water shortages, food security issues, loss of development dividends with impacts projected to grow…
Climate Change: The world depends on a low-carbon India
Between now and 2027, India is set to become the world’s most populous country. No one questions its right to…
Green Home to Fight Environmental Degradation: To Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
With the aim to achieve energy efficiency, effective waste management, and ensure that minimum stress is being put on natural…