Can the ‘gist’ city climate plan secure a resilient future for Chennai?
The hasty manner of putting up draft, seeking public opinion raises doubts about seriousness of planners
5 charts that show CoP26 has hardly anything to show for itself yet
CoP26 is ending in two days but climate action is proceeding at snail’s pace
Asia-Pacific may achieve just 10% targets of sustainable development goals: UN report
Only 9 / 104 targets achievable by 2030 at current pace: UN report
Union Budget 2022-23: Good step forward but levers needed to make clean air, climate action more real
The spotlight on energy transition, climate action and electrification in the latest Union budget is encouraging; but needs committed strategy …
Zimbabwe’s climate action plan: a win for the environment, health and energy
In Zimbabwe, local benefits were evaluated and quantified, alongside greenhouse gas emission reductions. They provide a positive case of what …
Worrisome trend: Every third climate case yields unfavourable outcome
The highest number of climate litigations were filed from Latin America and the Caribbean
Mumbai Climate Action Plan aims to remove carbon emissions by 2050. Can it be done?
The solution lies in switching to renewables like solar and wind. Solar alone can potentially generate 1,724 MW of electricity, enough to meet …
Climate action is fight of our lives: UN head at SCO summit
Important role of SCO members in climate fight, says Guterres; brings up Climate Solidarity Pact, Acceleration Agenda
More children believe in climate emergency than adults in G20 countries, UNDP survey finds
Conservation of forest land and transition to renewable sources of energy were among policies that received the most approval
What will be the outcome of scrapping the US Clean Power Plan on its INDC?
Will it be possible for President Barack Obama to maintain his so-called climate legacy?
South Korea’s leadership did not translate into an ambitious climate plan
A country that has produced many climate leaders has failed to reflect commitment in its actions
Expedite climate action, focus on protected areas: What Bhupendra Yadav should map out
The new environment minister has inherited governance challenges from his predecessor as the country experiences institutional inefficiency
Solar alliance to be part of India-Africa Forum Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce a global alliance of almost 110 countries to encourage implementation of solar power to …
US releases draft rules to cut carbon emissions from coal power plants 30% by 2030
Rules to be finalised after public consultations aims to prevent 2,700 to 6,600 premature deaths and about 150,000 asthma attacks
Fuel economy standards: a non-starter
Proposed fuel economy standards for cars are so lax that some carmakers can get away by not doing anything for the first few years. This can …