UK PM Boris Johnson applauds PM Narendra Modi`s climate goals at COP26
"India came up with some really impressive stuff on decarbonizing their power sector, decarbonizing their economy by 2030," said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Nov 15, 2021, 23:58 PM IST
Joe Biden-Xi Jinping high-stakes virtual meet today; climate change, Taiwan, human rights on agenda
The meeting is likely to cover a range of topics including tensions over China`s military activity near Taiwan and human rights, as well as cooperation on climate change, reported The Hill.
Nov 15, 2021, 06:29 AM IST
COP26: India rightly calls for ‘phase down’ of all fossil fuels equitably
According to experts, focusing only on coal and not including oil and gas would disproportionately impact certain developing countries like China and India.
Nov 14, 2021, 18:32 PM IST
India's climate diplomacy wins, Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category, here are top headlines
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Nov 14, 2021, 07:43 AM IST
India's climate diplomacy wins as nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate deal
India finally backed the COP26 draft that was passed by nearly 200 nations. US climate chief John Kerry defended the Glasgow deal by saying "this is not the finish line for climate change...what we need is to live in pollution-free".
World needs to come together to honour 2015 Paris Agreement: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
Bhupender Yadav wrote in his blog that the wealthy nations that reaped the benefits of early industrialisation by burning fossil fuels and growing their economies for centuries must accommodate the concerns and needs of the economies that need to make the switch to clean and green energy.
Nov 12, 2021, 18:31 PM IST
Climate concern: These Indian cities will go 'underwater' in next 10 years
IPCC in its report warned that India must act now or else climate change will result in extreme weather conditions in the country.
Nov 12, 2021, 15:59 PM IST
DNA: In a first, Woman diagnosed as suffering from climate change
A woman in Canada has become the world's first person to have been diagnosed as suffering from climate change. Climate change and global warming as we know, refer to a gradual increase in average global temperatures.
Nov 09, 2021, 23:42 PM IST
Kolkata among 6 cities will be underwater by 2030 due to climate change
According to Climate Central’s latest maps, based on IPCC’s 2021 report, 6 cities of the world, including India's Kolkata, is expected to be underwater by 2030, unless drastic changes to combat climate change are taken.
Nov 08, 2021, 18:00 PM IST
Climate change adversely effects ski tourism: Study
"At the rate, we`re losing glaciers, doing nothing is not an option for these industries. There will be a lot of people adversely affected by the economic impact of not having this tourism," said Staffordshire University graduate Rachael Carver.
Nov 07, 2021, 19:39 PM IST
One Sun, One World, One Grid: PM Narendra Modi’s mantra at climate meet
Citing the ‘Suryopanishad' during his address, Modi said that everything was born from the sun, it is the only source of energy and solar energy can take care of everyone.
Nov 02, 2021, 22:01 PM IST
COP26 Summit: What world leaders said to tackle climate change?
World leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow spoke of their pledges and commitment towards tackling climate change.
Nov 02, 2021, 18:50 PM IST
Narendra Modi at COP26 Global Summit: Came as representative of society that believes in 'Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah'
Recalling the Paris climate conference, Narendra Modi said that summit was a sentiment and commitment for him.
Nov 01, 2021, 23:20 PM IST
COP26: UK launches India Green Guarantee, commits new funds for EVs in India
The green guarantee financing will support clean and resilient infrastructure in sectors such as clean energy, transport, and urban development.
Nov 01, 2021, 21:17 PM IST
‘Stop treating nature like a toilet’: UN chief at COP26 summit
In his speech at the COP26 World Leaders` Summit here the UN chief told world leaders that "we are digging our own graves by failing to act fast enough on climate change."
Nov 01, 2021, 20:38 PM IST
Developed nations failed to meet financial support commitment: India at COP 26
Yadav made the statement on behalf of the BASIC group of countries - Brazil, South Africa, India and China - at the opening plenary session of COP 26, which began on Sunday.
Nov 01, 2021, 16:07 PM IST
G20 Summit: Leaders make climate neutrality and carbon financing commitments
The final document says current national plans on how to curb emissions will have to be strengthened "if necessary" and makes no specific reference to 2050 as a date to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
Oct 31, 2021, 20:01 PM IST
India sets out new rules to push green energy use in industries, fight climate change
The proposals, aimed at promoting green Hydrogen as an alternative to the fossil fuels currently used by industries, will be made effective through amendments to India`s 2001 Energy Conservation Act.
Oct 30, 2021, 19:56 PM IST
Climate change-related hazards cost India $87 bn, says UN
The latest report from the United Nations has said that climate-related hazards have cost developing and developed Asian economies billions of dollars. Watch to know more.
Oct 27, 2021, 19:46 PM IST
Greenhouse gas level at record high, climate goals 'way off track'
World Meteorological Organization report shows that carbon dioxide levels surged to 413.2 parts per million in 2020, rising more than the average rate over the last decade.
Oct 25, 2021, 18:07 PM IST
