Ebola a threat to peace and security, needs 20 times more assistance: UN
Eight members of a relief team, including health workers and journalists, have been found dead in Guinea
Biden has announced a COVID taskforce to guide him through the crisis. But there are many challenges ahead
Biden must restore trust in government and science, ensure transparency and accountability, and build a common purpose so people will act for the …
2020 US polls: How Democrats plan to tackle climate change
None of the major candidates’ plans go far enough to enhance global climate action and is unlikely to enable full and rapid decarbonisation …
Modi, Obama seal nuclear agreement deal
Breakthrough deal made within framework of India’s liability law; US waives off condition to track nuclear material provided by it to India
All about ALS, the rare disease behind the ice bucket challenge
Despite several clinical trials on animals, only one approved drug can treat the infected
Environmentalists petition Obama to impose sanctions on Mozambique
African country is facing allegations of colluding with poachers, resulting in killing of thousands of elephants and rhinos
Obama pledges to create largest marine reserve in Pacific Ocean
Move meant to check illegal fishing and invasive and damaging energy explorations in the region; committee to address environmental concerns will …
Biden, Keystone XL and a Green New Deal could shake up Canada’s energy industry
Biden’s comments emphasise the need to transition away from fossil fuels, echoing calls for a Green New Deal
US energy secretary supports Paris Agreement, wants to renegotiate terms
Rick Perry has not elaborated on what “renegotiate” meant in terms of the Paris Agreement
US Supreme Court puts Obama’s Clean Power Plan on hold
The Plan requires at least a 32-per cent cut in CO2 emissions from the power sector compared to 2005 levels by 2030
Spotlight on HFCs on day-one of Montreal Protocol meet
India’s softened stance renews hopes for discussions that could result in an equitable regime to phase down the super greenhouse gases
Trump's executive order sounds death knell for Paris climate pact
With the current executive order, it is evident that the US has gone back on its climate commitments
US Senate not ready to accept that climate change is caused by human activity
US President Barack Obama has called global warming one of the greatest threats to future generations
Beware of Obama's trade agenda
Can we trust Arvind Subramanian not to push for the kind of concessions the US will be demanding from India?
No consensus on HFCs at Montreal Protocol meet
Hydrofluorocarbons to be discussed in an informal group after many nations oppose formation of contact group to discuss the greenhouse gases
US move to curb antibiotic resistance not enough to address use of drugs in animals
EU tightens animal feed regulations further
Superstorm ‘Sandy’ tells us why the climate change denial must stop
Indo-US nuclear deal: what happens to NPCIL’s right to sue suppliers?
US had been demanding dilution of provisions that allow nuclear plant operator to sue suppliers for a sum up to Rs 1,500 crore
Climate change high on agenda during Obama visit
Outcome of India-US dialogue, particularly relating to renewable energy, will guide India’s intended contribution to global efforts to …
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
US’ revised Clean Power Plan not ambitious enough
The final plan boasts of only a marginal difference in the amount of power generation-related emissions reduced until 2030
Obama rolls out slew of climate change initiatives
Announcements come at a time when world is undergoing climate change at the most rapid pace ever
Will there be a smarter approach to smart cities in Indo-US deal?
India and the US are expected to sign an agreement to build three smart cities. But these will need more than digital management systems to make …
Denmark imposes fat tax
The surcharge will be levied on food items containing more than 2.3 per cent saturated fat.
US passes new rule to ensure safe drinking water
Environmentalists welcome move, but farmers and industry groups are wary