Shipping emissions must fall by a third by 2030 and reach zero before 2050 – new research
CoP26 will put a much needed spotlight on the shipping sector. At a subsequent meeting in November 2021, the IMO will discuss plans for revising …
Global emissions almost back to pre-pandemic levels after unprecedented drop in 2020, new analysis shows
From the beginning of 2022, the world can emit an additional 420 billion tonnes of CO2 to limit global warming to 1.5℃, or 11 years of …
Greenland is melting: We need to worry about what’s happening on the world’s largest island
The three largest glaciers were responsible for 8.1 millimetre of sea level rise, about 15% of the whole ice sheet’s contribution
Biden winning US elections 2020 shows how clean air, climate inaction influence mandate
Joe Biden’s electoral victory proves that democracy can work for science and environmental justice, says Anumita Roychowdhury of CSE
Emission impossible
We need to change the way we farm, we eat and we think as agriculture is the largest source of non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions
My clean air concerns
The bottomline is even with the region practically closed down, air quality is still nowhere close to where we need it to be. This should worry …
Deaths due to heat wave likely to increase by up to 2000%
By 2080, deaths from heat waves could increase by up to 2,000 percent in some areas of the world, say Australian researchers
Oslo's ambitious 'climate budget' sets the bar for other cities
The Norwegian capital shows other cities how it's done, by setting out a tailor-made plan to reduce emissions to zero by 2030
Forests can help us shift to low-carbon economies
Forests increase removal of carbon from the atmosphere while sustainable forest management and forest products contribute to enhanced livelihoods …
Veggie is the most low-carbon diet, right? Well, it depends where you live
As 90% of our energy intake comes directly from the soil, agricultural practices obviously have a big effect on soil health
The Godot of climate change
In Samuel Beckett’s play, Godot never arrived till the end, leaving two characters anticipating his arrival. Will the Godot of climate …
Developing countries need carbon space, says Javadekar
Environment minister hopes that the new climate deal will be fair and just to underdeveloped and developing countries
International health agency warns of deaths due to climate change
In 2012, 7 million people died from air pollution-related diseases, making it the world’s largest single environmental health risk
Davos 2020: Above all else, act now, says Greta
Only solution to climate emergency is to immediately stop emissions, she said
2.2 bn people in Pakistan’s Indus Valley & India at risk of moist heatwaves, high temperatures: Study
The impacts expand along the Bay of Bengal as well as into Bangladesh and parts of Myanmar in 3°C and 4°C warmer world
Only 25 cities responsible for 52% of global urban GHG emissions: Study
Cities in the developed world show higher per capita emissions, according to the study
Urgent call for action: IEA’s 2023 update to Net Zero roadmap
Ground is set for COP28 with this report calling for end to new fossil fuel development & increasing equitable clean energy investment
COP27: Report sees slight rise in 2022 global emissions; highest in India
World may cross 1.5°C rise in 9 years if current emissions continue
Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas
The need of the hour is to put halt large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Can small hydropower plants offer a sustainable solution?
Carbon storage hub along US Gulf Coast can reduce emissions viably: Study
A high concentration of power generation industries exist in Texas and Louisiana, making it a good spot to build up a carbon storage hub
Massive exercise underway to map air pollution sources in Delhi
A group of scientists and students are braving heat and dust this summer in the national capital to map all possible sources of air pollution
About 9,000 sq km of Brazilian Amazon lost to deforestation; government unaware
The study suggests that deforestation-related greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil are nearly twice as high as government estimates
Paris Climate Talks Day 1: oh, so pious
Going by the happenings on the first day, the gathering at Paris seems to be all about homilies
After Copenhagen: What's on the Agenda? (II)
The Centre for Science and Environment recently held a climate change media workshop to brief South Asian journalists on the politics of …
World’s largest companies are failing on climate action, new report shows
A heavy reliance on carbon offsetting helps companies shirk accountability for a majority of their emissions