2020 was the hottest year globally despite cooling La Niña

Matches temperature record of 2016 which began with warming weather events

Why this California town has declared ‘climate emergency’

Calls upon its residents to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

Canada’s latest climate plan bets on expensive and unproven carbon capture technologies

Bill C-12, if passed, commits Canada to “binding” targets every five years as of 2030 with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions …

Here is a solution for crop residue burning problem

Happy Seeder — a tractor-mounted device — will eliminate air pollution and reduce green house gas emissions from on-farm activities …

South Africa’s carbon tax: Aim to ensure zero waste to landfill

The tax launched June 1, 2019, aims to cut emissions by a third next year, 42% by 2025  

G-20 countries deceive the world by promoting fossil gas production

Shifting reliance from one fossil fuel to a relatively lesser polluting fossil fuel will not lead to de-carbonization

Dietary changes can reduce greenhouse emissions by up to 25%

Dietary shift from rice to coarse cereals, pulses, and leafy vegetables can not only overcome nutritional deficiencies, but also reduce India&…

NASA’s satellite observations provide first direct evidence of ozone hole recovery

The recovery of ozone hole is attributed to a ban on chlorine and chlorine compounds under the Montreal Protocol

Nitrogen pollution: the forgotten element of climate change

Nitrogen emissions such as ammonia, nitrogen oxide and nitrous oxides contribute to particulate matter and acid rain

2015's record-breaking temperatures will be normal by 2030—it's time to adapt

Current greenhouse gas emissions trajectory suggests that global temperatures like 2015 will be normal by 2030

Methane emissions from fossil fuels much higher than current estimates

Methane emissions from fossil fuel and natural geological seepage are 60 to 110 per cent greater than current estimates, says a study published …

2023 in a blink: What were emission footprints of transport, manufacturing sectors this year

Cement, steel and aluminium plants led to 108 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent of emissions 

How rising water vapour in the atmosphere is amplifying warming and making extreme weather worse

Water vapour is estimated to account for 50% of the total greenhouse effect

India’s NDC: Why sector-specific targets are needed for reducing emissions

Focus needed on increasing non-fossil-based power generations, phasing out old thermal power plants

In a first, New Zealand proposes to tax farmers for livestock burps

Livestock emissions are a major source of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas; New Zealand has more livestock than people

Global CO2 concentration in atmosphere hit new high in May 2nd week: Report

Highest daily average of atmospheric carbon dioxide recorded; experts blame climate change

Africa’s financial sector must cope with climate risk for smooth transition to Net Zero: Report

At least 49 banks in Africa have over $200 billion in lending across sectors with high-potential climate risks  

South Africa: Greenhouse gas emissions up 10% in 17 years

Developing countries like South Africa emit much less per capita than developed economies; hence chances of emissions shooting up is higher

The other side of climate friendly foods

Efforts to change diets and reduce global warming has pitfalls  

Can geoengineering help fight climate change? Scientists think so

University of Cambridge has initiated first-of-its-kind Centre for Climate Repair to develop new ways to restrict solar radiation and refreeze …

Revolt of the rich and the poor

When a recent report says 26 people now own the same wealth as the world's poorest half and the IMF chief flags risks associated with India’…

COP24: 2018 may be one of the hottest years ever, says UN climate chief

Patricia Espinosa said this to highlight how important it is for conference in Katowice to address climate change impacts and greenhouse gas emissions

GHG emission from human activities biggest contributor to increased warming in India

A recent study attributes increasing surface air temperature over India between 1956 and 2005 to anthropogenic factor

Eight European, African families sue EU seeking climate justice

These ‘climate victims’, who live near the coast or in the mountains, are witnesses to melting glaciers and affected by permafrost melting

Countries to negotiate final HFC phase-down amendment in Rwanda

Parties to the Montreal Protocol are expected to iron out their differences and arrive at a mutually acceptable amendment