COP27: Green hydrogen, ethanol blending among India's proposed steps for net zero carbon emissions

The government said that it would require trillions of dollars by 2050 to transition to a low-carbon development path.

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· Nov 15, 2022 · 10:58 am

Which diet can help save the Earth: climatarian, flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan?

A climate-friendly diet is a relatively easy way to reduce your environmental impact.

Mark Maslin, The Conversation

· Aug 16, 2022 · 07:30 pm

In Kashmir, poorly planned urbanisation has led to more rainfall and fears of floods

Research shows summer monsoon winds, which would previously stop at the southern border of the region, are increasingly making their way into the valley.

Furkan Latif Khan

· Jun 01, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Delhi High Court directs Centre to file status report about promises made at UN climate summit

India had announced it would fulfil 50% of its energy requirements through renewable energy sources by 2030.

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· Apr 21, 2022 · 01:57 pm

Why is the number of heatwave days rising in India? Scientists blame climate change

Unbearably hot weather has become a public health issue, with outdoor workers forced to change work hours.

Soumya Sarkar

· Apr 19, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Increasing marine heatwaves are affecting the summer monsoon rainfall in India

The findings of a study turn the lens on accurate monitoring and forecast of marine heatwaves in the region.

Sahana Ghosh

· Mar 04, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Snowfall in the Sahara Desert? It is not unprecedented

While the world's largest hot desert commonly experiences very high temperatures, low temperatures are also recorded in the region.

Jasper Knight, The Conversation

· Feb 11, 2022 · 11:30 pm

States have an important role to play as India sets sights on net zero carbon emissions by 2070

Achieving climate goals will require states and the Central government to collaborate on sustainable policies and financing.

Saba Kalam

· Jan 22, 2022 · 07:30 am

COP26 summit: India will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2070, announces PM Modi

At the global climate summit, the Indian prime minister said half of India’s electricity will come from renewable sources by 2030.

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· Nov 01, 2021 · 07:49 pm

G20 leaders fail to reach time-bound agreements on climate change

The final statement by the countries mentioned just the ‘relevance of achieving global net zero’ on carbon emissions ‘by or around mid-century’.

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· Nov 01, 2021 · 12:00 pm

Developed countries need to reduce emissions faster to help emerging economies, says Piyush Goyal

The Rome Declaration, adopted by G20, acknowledged that the developed countries have not done enough to meet their commitments, the Union minister said.

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· Nov 01, 2021 · 08:30 am

COP26 summit is last, best hope to limit global warming, says chief of climate talks

Alok Sharma said that countries across the world were feeling the impact of climate change in the form of floods, cyclones, wildfires and record temperatures.

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· Oct 31, 2021 · 08:01 pm