Delhi-NCR air pollution: Centre bans non-essential construction work as air quality dips to 'severe'
Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the central government on Sunday imposes a ban on non-essential construction work and the operation of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the region.
150 years of India Meteorological Department IMD: A timeline
Indian weather forecasting agency IMD has played a pioneering role in shaping the country’s weather resilience and response since 1875. A timeline of major developments in the India Meteorological Department.
2023 officially warmest year on record by a huge margin, WMO confirms
The WMO said it will issue its final State of the Global Climate 2023 report in March 2024, which will include details on socioeconomic impacts on food security, displacement, and health.
MC Interview | Coal ministry PSUs together to have 12 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030: Pralhad Joshi
The Union minister said sunset for the coal industry is a long way off given the rising demand for energy from a growing economy. He confirmed that the government has decided to offer a 50 percent discount on revenue share for underground mining in commercial coal mines and also for coal gasification.
We don't know how worried we should be about nanoplastics
Tackling the plastics problem requires more information about sizes and kinds of particles that are most dangerous and where they come from. But enough alarming data has now amassed that it’s time to move from fear and outrage to action
Time for a second green revolution, this time a sustainable one
Current policy exercises seek to lay down a roadmap for a switch to sustainable farming. This can be done by moving to high value crops like millets, which allow for the minimum use of pesticides and greater use of organic inputs
Ditch green-shaming for positive effort to achieve sustainability goals
Companies, akin to individuals, frequently boast about their dedication to sustainability and environmentally conscious practices. Green-shaming arises when these claims don't align with the real environmental impact of their operations
The EU’s carbon border tax and the fragmentation of global trade
A levy on imports of carbon-intensive materials such as steel may help limit emissions, but producers warn it could radically alter trade flows
Road Transport Ministry notifies new emission test standards. Check details
The government notification released on January 5 read: “When a bi-fuel has flex fuel option, both test requirements are applicable… Only NOx emissions shall be determined when the vehicle is running on Hydrogen”
Is climate fatigue setting in? You need a dose of climate optimism
Though India endured its second-hottest year on record in 2023, experts fear that the collective battle against the climate crisis is losing steam.
National Bird Day 2024: 8 rare birds of India, and where to see them
Ntional Birds Day: Finding these rare Indian birds may not be easy, but a glimpse of any one of them will be feat worth celebrating and cherishing for a lifetime.
The Green Pivot: Booming EV sales are good for car companies but not so much for the climate
The laudable desire to save the planet from fossil fuel emissions as seen in the customer rush to buy EVs doesn't extend to using clean, convenient, and reasonably priced, public transport systems
The Green Pivot: Carbon reduction alone isn’t enough. India needs to step up on carbon removal too
Experts have repeatedly warned that carbon removal efforts need to keep pace with emissions reduction initiatives, since carbon capture needs to supplement and not replace carbon emissions reductions
Dense fog envelopes Punjab, Haryana, affects normal life
Officials said police personnel have been deployed at busy marketplaces and on key roads in the two states to ensure safe New Year celebrations.
Year Ender 2023: 10 climate events that made headlines in India in 2023
2023 review: From soaring temperatures to intensifying wildfires, the consequences of climate change became increasingly visible and prompted global climate action.
No plan to offer viability gap funding for pumped storage projects: RK Singh
PSPs require a high capital expenditure, but in the long run, they are cost and space-effective since they have a much longer life than battery energy storage systems (BESS) and do not require mining of critical minerals, which currently is mostly imported in India.
Yamuna pollution: Why water production is drying up around NCR?
Early this October, addressing concerns about Yamuna's rejuvenation, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) instructed the CPCB to verify the accuracy of the information presented in reports from states and authorities.
The Sahara Desert used to be a green savannah – new research explains why
Every 21,000 years, the earth 'wobbles' on its axis, making summers warmer and monsoons stronger in the northern hemisphere. Scientists have found evidence that every 21,000 years for the last 8 million years, this wobble has caused 'greening' in the Sahara Desert.
Air pollution: Delhi environment minister directs effective implementation of Stage-3 GRAP curbs
New Delhi, Dec 23 Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday asked all departments concerned to reactivate their teams for effective implement..
CAQM bans construction work in Delhi-NCR, builders worry about project delay
Real estate developers said the ban will cause a delay in delivery of projects, and impact homebuyers. They said that a one-month ban on construction, delays a project by at least two to three months.
Twin chargers that can rev up EV journey
Facilitating Tesla’s entry and extending current incentives to the industry can provide a big push to electric mobility in India
Future with AI: Artificial intelligence will be a weapon in the fight against climate change
Many climate scientists feel artificial intelligence can play a key role in the battle against climate change. Others warn it is not a magic pill and has its limitations.
NGT imposes cost of Rs 25,000 on environment ministry, slams CPCB for diverting funds
The tribunal noted the reply, which stated that the CPCB was funding the urban local bodies of the National Capital Region (NCR) for the construction or repair of roads and for mechanical road sweepers under Environment Protection Charge funds.
The Green Pivot: Loss and Damage Fund needs a direction
Creation of the Fund is a step forward in dealing with climate change problems but there is uncertainty around the nature of usage, amount needed and the frequency of contribution
