Climate dystopia: As debate continues over COP27 outcomes, a world upside down is not far off
Down To Earth analysed various climate change-related datasets and before negotiations begin for next year, mapped various future scenarios going …
India used 2% of COVID-19 stimulus funds on green projects, spent more on coal subsidies: Study
Stimulus funds gave countries an opportunity to push toward greener economies. Yet, many governments have failed to make the switch, the authors …
Illusions of grandeur
Only a drastic change in policy and management will put Majestic Auto on the fast track. As of now, the company is simply an 'also ran'
Demand your share
WHO OWNS THE SKY? OUR WORKING ASSETS AND THE FUTURE OF CAPITALISM·Peter Barnes·Island Press· Washington·2001·172 pp
Corporate takeover of the US
The Bush administration's agenda aims to savage the United Nations, destroy the foundations of an emerging global community and ignore …
G20 climate & energy talks end in disarray, unable to reach consensus on climate action
Weak signals from G20 outcomes do not bode well for this year’s annual climate conference in Dubai
Droughts in Western US fuel emissions, here’s how
Between 2012 and 2016, a drought-induced spike in fossil fuel generation cost California more than $5 billion in damages
Clinton's costly 'gifts'
There is more than meets the eye in Clinton's emphasis on clean energy during his recent visit to India
Paving way for a clean future
Released recently, the Bellagio memorandum advocates best practices for policies on vehicular emission reduction worldwide
Outsourcing commitments
Book>> Carbon Trading How it Works and Why it Fails by Tamra Gilbertson and Oscar Reyes Dag Hammarskjld Foundation, Upsala Can be downloaded
Apex court gets tough on entry of trucks
Supreme Court pulls up Delhi government and police for not following directive on polluting goods vehicles
Who is afraid of transparency?
Flaring up issues of transparency and reporting of climate actions could be a tactic by developed nations to divert attention from more …
Creative accounting
The US administration reneged on its earlier undertaking on the Kyoto Protocol, choosing instead to come up with its own climate change strategy: …
Greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high and Earth is warming faster than ever: Report
Humanity has caused surface temperatures to warm by 1.14°C since the late 1800s; this warming is increasing at an unprecedented rate of over 0.…
Make way for the leader
With an eye on the sky and feet firmly on the ground, Matiz has zipped past all others to be on the top of the lot
Suffering a stroke
Saddled with outdated technology, Kinetic Engineering has fallen far behind. To keep pace, the company needs more drive
The futility of CoP23
Although in its 25th year, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is still struggling to find a way out of this century's …
EU imposes emissions tax on airlines
It will hamper investment in technology to reduce emissions, says air transport association
Zipping ahead!
It may not be the best, but has a big appeal. For those wanting to break the tradition in the small car segment, this Hyundai product offers a …
Escape clause inserted
Although claiming otherwise, Bush's new plan leaves enough room for the US to raise its emission of greenhouse gases
Book: Carbon Colonisation, the Carbon Neutral Myth
Report>>Carbon colonisation, The Carbon Neutral Myth Offset Indulgences for your Climate Sins by Carbon Watch Transnational Institute, …
US to implement emission standards on all power plants; China promises emission trading system
In a joint climate change pact, both US and China reaffirm their commitment to reach an ambitious agreement in 2015 that reflects common but …
Miles to go...
Despite being placed second for its sharp accent on resource management, Hyundai has to kickstart initiatives to be in the driver's seat
Just passed!
The Indian automobile industry gets a rude shock: its pedestrian performance makes winners look like losers
Generating controversy
Environment ministry favours small manufacturers, ignores experts' advice on air emission norms for off-road diesel engines
