COP27: Russian invasion of Ukraine released 8 million tonnes carbon till September, says report

At least 1.4 million tonnes of GHG emissions have been released due to the movement of refugees, both within Ukraine and to Europe due to the …

CoP26 report card: Methane’s role in global warming in sharp focus for the first time

105 countries signed pledge to cut emission, 3 biggest emitters didn't join

World must meet carbon targets by 2070: UN

In a business-as-usual scenario, global greenhouse gas emissions could rise way beyond safe limits

US attempts to shift focus of climate negotiations

Pushes countries to address the problem of short-lived climate pollutants

Chinese parliamentary report slams country’s neglect of air pollution

Report pulls up local officials for their inaction

Effective transition to low global-warming potential alternatives dominates first day discussions

Countries express concerns on barriers caused by climate variations

Montreal Protocol workshop resumes talks on hydrofluorocarbon management

As a super-greenhouse gas, HFCs are thousand times more potent in trapping heat and thus contributing to climate change

Ozone layer to recover in 4 decades but aerosol injection may undo gains: UNEP

The success of the Montreal Protocol can inspire climate action, say scientists

2022 too short, too far: How close did the world move towards the clean energy dream?

Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022

Hottest day in Arctic: WMO official warns of more extreme weather

As Verkhoyansk in Siberia recorded 38°C, governments must remember how a hotter Arctic region can affect the whole world

Irrigation can't stave off global warming

China biggest polluter, says Dutch study

US to ban use of greenhouse chemicals that have cleaner options

Move to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 42 million tonnes by 2020

India must redouble sustainability efforts: Environment performance index

Ranked 168 out of 180 countries; all South Asian countries, except Afghanistan, were ahead of India in the ranking  

Challenges of making clean cook stoves accessible to all

Manufacturers demand government support for innovation

National Green Hydrogen Mission will establish India as global market leader: Experts

Target of 60-100 gigawatts (GW) of electrolyser capacity by 2030, heavy investment needed

Lateral Thoughts: A recipe best avoided

Dependence on food import is not the solution for preventing biodiversity loss or decreasing greenhouse gas emissions

Future of clean coal: murky?

The Kemper power project in the US, based on ‘clean coal technology’, attempts to show the way

Leapfrog the chemical treadmill

Go straight to climate-friendly options for refrigerants

Looking back: How did climate change alter the world this year?

2020 is on course to become the third-warmest year on record; the development put in motion several catastrophic events 

South Australia sets greenhouse gas limits

India might agree to discuss HFCs under Montreal Protocol

Logjam in India-US HFC talks may be resolved following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit

China's agenda to tackle climate change

Filthy India? Have you looked at your own country, President Trump

India’s historical emissions have been far lower and the gap between India and the US widens by a large factor when considering per capita …

Sea ice helped control atmospheric carbon around 14,500 yrs ago: Study

Seasonal growth and destruction of sea ice enhanced the amount of marine life, which drew carbon from atmosphere, researchers found