MoEFCC submission to UNFCCC shows agricultural emissions are still rising

Agriculture emissions rose by 3.2 per cent from 408 MtCO2e in 2016 to 221 MtCO2e in 2019

Carbon footprint of richest in developing countries same as low earners in developed countries, shows report

There is an urgent need for developed countries and China to embrace sustainable lifestyles, authors note

CoP26: Carbon budget report puts Net Zero euphoria in place at Glasgow

Net rise of emission for all major countries in 2021

Aerosol pollution has huge impact on India’s infant mortality, crop productivity: Study

Regional weather patterns & topography to blame, shows analysis

Netherlands ordered to cut emissions

Activists believe more countries will take action soon

Targeted methane mitigation can avoid 0.1°C warming in 2050, should be adopted with decarbonisation efforts: Report

These solutions are also estimated to be cost-effective, says IEA-UNEP 

Polluting coal power plants may get blanket 20-year extension of compliance deadlines 

Only 5% Category C plants in compliance with emission norms at present

World may pass 1.5°C warming threshold in less than a decade

Carbon dioxide emissions expected to continue to rise in 2022

India’s evolving carbon market: Eye on policies for uniform emissions trading, Net Zero

Carbon markets will play a key role in India’s drive towards decarbonisation

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Option in Global Stocktake draft opens possibility of including India, China in list of historical emitters of greenhouse gases

Finance and coal phase out are other red lines in text for several developing countries, say experts

Greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2022: WMO

Carbon dioxide levels reached 50% higher than pre-industrial levels

As told to Parliament (April 4, 2022): Amit Shah plays down Opposition worries on data collection Bill

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Sand and dust storms are increasing, human activities contribute 25% emissions: UNCCD

Such storms present a formidable challenge to achieving 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

COP27 diary (November 8): Presidency unveils plan to build climate resilience for 4 billion by 2030

A round-up of what went on at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit  

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

Ghana is behind the curve on climate change laws: expert suggests a way to get corporations on board

Ghana is currently lacking the political will as well as technical capacity to establish a strong climate change regulator 

India needs a surplus of $101 billion in investment to triple RE targets, finds report

At present, $293 billion needed in investments between 2023 and 2030 to meet NEP14 solar and wind capacity targets

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Most Indians want government to ramp up climate action, reduce emissions urgently: Survey

Many Indians claimed to have been personally affected by climate change

Drop in air pollution in India during 2020 nationwide lockdown slowed snow melting in Himalayas, finds study

Snow & ice melt reduced by more than 27 million tonnes compared to 2019

US tightens emissions norms for vehicle manufacturers. How the move can inspire India’s EV transition

Local parts key to eligibility for subsidies  

Methane emission to rise 13% by 2030 without global pledge, claims Kerry

India, not a part of the pledge, is among top 5 methane emitters globally

Atmospheric methane concentration at record levels

The 2019 levels are the highest since record-keeping began in 1983

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