ENVIRONMENT
8 biggest takeaways for India from COP28 climate summit
From the PM Narendra Modi launching the Green Credits Initiative to the Global River Cities Alliance, India’s active participation and leadership in initiatives solidified its position as a key player on the global climate stage.
ENVIRONMENT
COP28: Why India remains reluctant to sign the Global Cooling Pledge
India’s electricity consumption for air conditioning is projected to increase nine-fold by 2050. Strict adherence to the Global Cooling Pledge's ambitious targets could potentially restrict access to affordable cooling. Instead, India has its own Cooling Action Plan.
ENVIRONMENT
Cyclone Michaung | ‘Expect droughts and floods to become more extreme whenever they occur’
As Chennai faces its third major flood in eight years, meteorologist Dr Akshay Deoras offers insights into India's increasing extreme weather events, and why forecasting in the tropics can be a challenge.
ENVIRONMENT
COP28: Why global stocktake is a critical moment in climate action
The clock is ticking, and negotiations have begun at the UN climate conference in Dubai to deliver the most forward looking and highest ambition outcome possible.
TRAVEL
Trek, canoe, chill, eat: Why Meghalaya is a must-visit in December
A visit to this Northeastern state at this time of the year is an unforgettable journey of discovery, with experiences that will captivate every traveller's heart.
ENVIRONMENT
COP28: 8 steps the world and India must take to ‘triple renewables, double energy efficiency’
At the ongoing climate summit, 118 countries have already signed the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency pledge.
ENVIRONMENT
COP28: Why the Green Credits initiative launched by PM Narendra Modi is pro-planet
The Green Credits initiative has been conceptualised to incentivise voluntary efforts to address the climate crisis and is being seen as a positive step towards a sustainable future.
ENVIRONMENT
Loss and Damage Fund adopted at COP 28: What you need to know about the 'historic fund
However, the USD 400 million-plus fund is a minuscule portion of the USD 400 billion vulnerable nations will need annually. There's also no clarity yet on whether the voluntary contributions - ranging from USD 17.5 million committed by the US and USD 100 million from the UAE and Germany each - will be renewed next year, and whether they will be given as grants or loans.
ENVIRONMENT
COP28 explainer: What will be on the agenda for the world, and India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at COP 28. Among India's priorities at the climate conference are climate finance, loss and damage, promoting the Global Biogas Alliance, and negotiating demands around the cooling pledge and coal phase-down.
ENVIRONMENT
Explainer: Why the Global South will have a key role to play at COP28
It represents 85 per cent of the world’s population and nearly 39 per cent of the global GDP, making it a critical stakeholder in the fight against climate change.
ENVIRONMENT
‘India’s net zero-by-2070 goal means that fossil fuel phase out will be inevitable’: Madhura Joshi
Energy transition expert Madhura Joshi explains why clean energy is essential for a stronger economy, sustainable development, better air, and a climate-safe future.
ENVIRONMENT
5 environmental costs of the illegal drugs industry
From deforestation and carbon emissions to biodiversity loss, the impact of illicit substances on ecosystems is significant.
ENVIRONMENT
What is the planetary health diet, and how can it save the world and your life
A 2023 study found that eating more planet-friendly foods could help you live a longer, healthier life.
ENVIRONMENT
Air pollution: 10 most polluted cities in India right now
Delhi-NCR topped charts, but several other Indian cities are breaching the 500 mark on the AQI index.
ENVIRONMENT
Why pollinating insects are dwindling, and how it will impact crops
The projected risk to total crop production in 2050 due to their decline is highest for India, China, Indonesia, Brazil, and the Philippines.
ENVIRONMENT
Explainer: Why Mumbai’s air quality has gotten so bad, and continues to worsen
Studies show that the coastal city’s air quality has steadily deteriorated since 2019.
ENVIRONMENT
Sikkim flash flood | What melting Himalayan glaciers mean for India and the local ecology
The deadly flash flood in Sikkim on October 4, 2023, has brought back into focus the region’s extreme vulnerability to climate change.
ENVIRONMENT
Split Project Tiger and Elephant, experts make their case
Both species have distinct conservation needs and require singular focus.
ENVIRONMENT
Explainer: Why warming waters mean an uncertain future for fish populations
Global warming is raising ocean temperatures and stripping water bodies of oxygen, threatening the long-term survival of marine species and their ecosystem.
TRENDS
10 National Parks to visit as they reopen in October after monsoon
From resident and migratory birds at Mangalajodi, Odisha, to the snow leopard which can only be spotted in the winter months in Ladakh, 10 great spots to see India's amazing wildlife in wintertime.
AGRICULTURE
How MS Swaminathan’s twin revolutions transformed agriculture in India
The Father of the Green Revolution, who passed away on September 28, improved the lives of millions in India and around the world.
ENVIRONMENT
2023 G20 Summit: 10 biggest green takeaways from the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration
From mainstreaming LiFE to scaling up climate finance, several issues found a mention in the declaration.
ENVIRONMENT
Hottest summer: Why 11 states and Union Territories in India saw record temperatures in June-August
Ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, a new report shows how human-driven climate change influenced 202 countries and territories from June to August 2023.
TRENDS
Peak moment: An Indian tourist’s guide to visiting Mount Fuji
The official Mount Fuji climbing season runs from early July to mid-September, when the weather is milder, the mountain is free of snow, and there are places to stay on it at night.
