Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance
Eight countries, the EU analysed; Least faith in US policymakers
As told to Parliament (December 20, 2021): 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated in 2019-20
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Forget Union budget, track state budgets now
World risks spending $250 billion on simply monitoring UN development goals: report
The number should be reduced from the current 169 targets
Scientific reticence is a serious threat when it comes to climate change
Professionals need to speak out on looming dangers even at the cost of getting it wrong
Islamic declaration calls for a world free from fossil fuels
'Declaration crucial in creating the basis for behavioural change amongst Muslims'
More than half of world’s poor out of safety net coverage, says World Bank
Poverty is urbanising at a rapid pace, it says
Budget banks on insurance; neglects deteriorating public healthcare
Stress on insurance poised to benefit the private sector
3.3 million possible malaria deaths averted in past 12 years: WHO
Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Korea inch closer to eradicating malaria
50 kg plastic for every metre of coast by 2040 without drastic action: Report
Coordinated global action is needed to avoid a plastic pile up
Article 6.2 of Paris Agreement in action: A growing number of countries are entering carbon market partnerships
Over two dozen bilateral agreements have been signed since 2020
Rajya Sabha passes coal mining bill
Amendments suggested by members of Parliament rejected
A series of cartoons by our graphic editor
Solar eclipse to test European electricity grids in March 2015, says French operator
On the other hand, UK grid operator dismisses the possibility of a drastic impact
US won't backtrack on climate commitments, says John Kerry at Marrakech
The US has suffered climate-related losses worth $27 billion this year so far
Brick kilns major source of air pollution in South Asia
Contribute 10% to the total air pollution in south Delhi, 11% in Patna, 30% in Dhaka
100 to 0: Union budget gives smart cities a miss
With nothing concrete to show on ground or on paper, are smart cities being offloaded?
Paris Agreement at 8: Progress, challenges and road to COP28
Innovation, renewable energy, and sustainable practises can help COP28 create a resilient, low-carbon future
Budget 2015 proves a dampener for climate action
Finance minister talks about Clean Energy Fund, but forgets crop insurance
Green Climate Fund turns to developing nations for funds
UN-backed body plans to raise $10-15 billion by end of 2014
Least developed countries set expectations for COP28 with Dakar Declaration
LDCs account for 1% of GHG emissions but are at forefront of the climate crisis, say ministers
COP27 diary (November 17): Details on loss and damage facility, phasing out coal missing from ‘Cover Decision’ draft
A round-up of what went on at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit
Undermined
Ordinance to reform the mining sector will do more harm than good
Union Budget 2015-16: Andhra asks Centre to fulfill promises made during bifurcation
Revenue deficit of the state for the next five years is around Rs 100,000 crore
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