Climate Emergency CoP 25: Decent outcome on 2020 Ambition
The text on ‘Chile Madrid Time for Action’ may have just salvaged this CoP
Burp control: How can methane released in livestock belches be reduced? Scientists are trying various options
Scientists are experimenting with seaweed as well as concoctions having several other ingredients to make the specialised digestive system of …
Share of non-CO2 pollutants contributing to global warming almost as much as carbon dioxide: Study
World needs to target non-CO2 pollutants and CO2 pollutants to achieve climate targets, it added
Small island nations seek protection from ocean pollution, climate change
Small island nations that have been disproportionately harmed by the climate crisis will go up against high-emitting nations
This electronic aircraft pioneer has crossed orders worth $3 billion, claims CEO
Down To Earth talks to Gregory Davis, chief executive officer of Eviation Aircraft, to learn more about sustainable aviation
Corporate climate efforts fall short, 24 major companies will be able to reduce only 36% emissions: Report
Only five of 24 companies hit the 90% emission reduction projection by their respective target years
Bioenergy crops create cooling effect on cultivated areas: Study
Global air temperature decreases by 0.03~0.08 °C, after 50 years of large-scale bio-energy crop cultivation
Natural wealth of the nations
Wealth is increasing in the world but will not be sustainable in countries that have degraded their natural environment or capital: World …
Clean energy: How AI can help spot the copper we need
A supply crunch may be on the horizon; artificial intelligence can help discover copper deposits formed along ancient mountain ranges over past …
India a top performer on climate mitigation but more needs to be done: Report
The country needed to prioritise renewable energy in its post-COVID recovery plan, the report by non-profit Germanwatch said
Increased sea surface temperature affecting Indian monsoon: Study
Global warming hiatus contributed to the weakening of the Mascarene High in the Southern Indian Ocean, finds study
Climate change and agriculture: Way ahead for low-emission growth
Agriculture and livestock account for 18 per cent of gross national greenhouse gas emissions
'We are in the warmest five-year period ever'
According to the World Meteorological Organization, 2015-19 has recorded a 0.2°C increase over 2011-15
Countries must up climate ambitions to achieve Paris commitments: Experts
The world is paced for a 3°C rise, according to the current nationally determined contributions
G7 governments are boosting inequality: Oxfam
If current trends in economic growth and inequality remain unchanged, around 550 million people will be under extreme poverty in 2030
‘1.5°C target far from perfect’: Renewed focus on Paris global warming goal as COP28 nears
Figure was reached at three decades ago; also, different regions warm at their own rates
SC refuses to extend pollution norms deadline for power producers
The association of power producers sought extension to deadline for meeting pollution norms to 2024 from 2022
Indian Ocean is heating up much faster than we think, at a rate of 1.7-3.8°C per century
Future increase in heat content equivalent to adding energy of one Hiroshima atomic bomb detonation every second, all day, every day, for a decade
What do the COP28 negotiations mean for developing countries?
Developed countries need to take accountability so developing countries can reinvent their growth strategies
COP28 president urges nations to update NDCs to cover methane, other non-CO2 greenhouse gases
US, EU and others mobilise $1 billion in new grant funding to reduce methane, HFC emissions, announces US envoy John Kerry
Carbon Credit and Trading Scheme for Indian Carbon Market to be amended soon
Recent BEE workshop lays foundation for ICM
Carbon footprint of marine fisheries lower than global average. Efforts on to green sector: CMFRI
Active fishing consumes more than 90% of the fuel used in the sector
108th Indian Science Congress: Research needed to ensure carbon capture tech is efficient, experts say
Directly Observed Short Course Therapy, vaccination can make India TB-free
As told to Parliament (July 28, 2021): Bihar has the lowest score on SDG index
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day
Making global food systems more sustainable has economic benefits 20 times the cost, finds report
Investing $500 billion per year could reduce diet-related mortality by 36%, save 174 million lives from premature deaths