Greenland’s ice melting rate increases four times in nine years
A research finds that this is a tipping point, which means global warming has brought summertime temperatures in Greenland close to melting point
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
Upward development trend responsible for rising emission levels
Energy-efficient and sustainable urbanisation can address public health and climate change challenges simultaneously
IPCC Special Report: Scientific consensus must form basis for political action
It is the integrity of the scientific process that must take precedence over politics, rather than the other way round
Energy in news on April 12
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments on energy
India, China lead climate actions, but US inaction will still cause rise in global emissions
While China and India have reduced growth of their emissions, some of the other largest emitters will fail to honour their commitments
Global carbon emission remained static in 2016, but India registered significant rise
Slowdown in emissions is attributed to decreased use of fossil fuels, especially coal, and increasing popularity of renewables
New study says it is safe to store carbon underground
The study demonstrates viability of carbon capture and storage process to reduce climate change impacts
Forget 2°C, countries’ emissions could lead to 3°C rise in global temperatures
A new analysis has shown that countries' pledges are not enough to meet the 2°C target set by the Paris Agreement
India working towards joining Paris Agreement this year
President Barack Obama welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House for their seventh bilateral meeting
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
Fertilizer companies will not allow meaningful action in agriculture during COP 21: report
The report says the role of fertilizers in contributing to climate change has been severely misunderstood
The Bhopal in us
As a society we have never felt the venom of methyl isocyanate and other toxic gases like the Bhopal victims
Justice remains mirage for Bhopal gas victims
Nearly eight years after the Bhopal gas disaster, the legal battle over a settlement continues. But for the efforts of public interest agencies …
Can Bio-CNG click: Indore plant reducing air pollution, but odour remains a challenge
Part I: A ground report from Indore to understand roadblocks in way of bio-CNG
Dash for gas: 7 new countries enter African gas markets
84% new reserves to come up in the 7 countries that have no history of fossil gas exploitation, finds Global Energy Monitor
Cabinet committee approves shale gas exploration
Will the government look into the environmental problems associated with hydraulic fracking to obtain gas?
Bhopal gas tragedy: Dow Chemical may finally be held accountable
Madhya Pradesh High Court lifts stay that prevented company from being summoned
Delhi to go greener
After CNG, the national capital is all set to run its public transport fleet on biogas
Bush discards green
US President George Bush calls for a steep hike in the production of oil, gas, coal and nuclear energy and drilling for oil and gas in Alaska
One of the major gaps in our weather observational system is over the oceans: Elena Manaenkova
Former WMO Deputy Secretary General, Elena Manaenkova speaks to Down To Earth about extreme weather, the global cryosphere and emissions on World …
As told to Parliament (July 21, 2023): Unseasonal rains in March 2023 ruined over 18,000 hectares of crops in Chhattisgarh
All that was discussed in the House through the day
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
Russia-Ukraine conflict pushing world towards clean energy, finds World Energy Outlook 2022
Switch to renewables means natural gas no longer a viable transition fuel
Step towards transparency: Rajasthan pollution control board shares emissions data online
Many states yet to disclose CEMS data on their websites despite SC mandate in 2017