Delhi's AQI turns 'very poor' again, max temp is 25.8 degree Celsius
The city’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) on Thursday stood at 320 in the 'very poor' category. of 2..
COP28: Give the climate action money to city mayors and local initiatives
If the impacts of climate change are felt locally, then so are the benefits of low-carbon initiatives. City officials are in the best place to engage with their people, ensuring a just transition that benefits everyone
Bengaluru sees reduction of 500 hectares of green cover, says Karnataka Minister
In Bengaluru there is about 8,900 hectares or 18,000 acres of forest cover; out of this 2,871 acres of forest land has been encroached, and 1,051 cases of encroachment have been registered.
COP28: Consensus on phasing out fossil fuels may elude Dubai summit
After a slew of declarations and pledges, negotiators will now double down on reaching consensus on the contentious issues of climate finance and phasing out fossil fuels.
Big oil shouldn’t lead the green energy transition
Eastman-Kodak didn’t invent digital photography; and the Underwood Typewriter Co didn’t develop the keyboard. Disruptors did. Incumbents are bad at innovating. For the very same reason, the likes of Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Shell are unlikely to lead the energy transition
Exclusive | ALMM for solar panels may be implemented from April 2024, say govt officials
The list was kept in abeyance to boost the number and capacity of solar installations in the country. As a result, domestic manufacturers were hit by the huge imports of components. The implementation of the list will ensure a level playing field for domestic players.
COP28: India’s compulsions vs commitments. A reality check
New Delhi stays away from two declarations that aim to ratchet up global RE capacity and cut emissions
COP28 needs less talk and more action
What matters now is not more minutely discussed goals, commitments and pledges, but action. It’s encouraging that, for the first time, officials at this year’s conference will weigh the findings of a formal “global stocktake” on lack of progress. That ought to stifle any desire to say “so far, so good”
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.
ISA forecasts soaring global solar capacity of 75,000 GW by 2050 propelled by long duration storage
The report estimates that LDES will become a $4 trillion industry by 2040, with an installed capacity potential of eight terawatt (TW).
The real action against Methane emissions is at OPEC
Oil companies aren’t stupid: If they are throwing away CH4 as waste gas, it’s very often because capturing and selling it is very hard. The only viable way to tackle CH4 emissions is to stop burning fossil fuels. Only oil supply cuts, rather than making industry operations more efficient, will make a real difference
COP28: Here are key highlights for Day 5
The UAE pledged $270 billion in green finance by 2030 through its banks, and several development banks made fresh moves to scale up their funding efforts, including agreeing to pause debt repayments when disaster strikes
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.
COP28: The long road of climate negotiations from Rio to Dubai
An interactive timeline chronicling the major milestones in the history of climate negotiations
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.
22 migratory birds that winter in Kashmir, and where to spot them
Every year, 5-12 lakh migratory birds are seen in Hokersar, Hygam, Prichal, Shallabugh, Chatlam, Fashkoori, Manibugh, Krenchoo, Wular and Dal – lakes and protected wetlands where they feed and breed.
PM Modi meets French President Macron, discusses climate finance, civil nuclear ties
French nuclear operator EDF announced earlier this week that it had signed a memorandum of cooperation with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to explore the opportunity to maximize the local content of the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant Project.
COP28: PM Narendra Modi launches green credits initiative
At COP28, PM Narendra Modi also announced the launch of a global portal to collect ideas, knowledge, and experiences related to tree planting and environmental conservation.
COP28: Narendra Modi offers to host 2028 climate summit in India, urges stronger action
Strengthening India’s standing as a global climate leader, Prime Minister offered to host the 2028 UN climate summit in the country while pitching for stronger collective action to contain the climate crisis
Rich nations should completely reduce their carbon footprint 'well before' 2050: PM Modi
The prime minister said India and other countries in the Global South have contributed little to the climate crisis but are impacted the most.
UAE aims for COP28 finance splash with $30 billion climate fund
The United Arab Emirates, host of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, will put $30 billion into a new climate finance fund aimed at improving the flow of money into projects to reduce emissions, especially in the Global South.
PM Narendra Modi proposes to host UN climate conference in 2028; launches Green Credit Initiative
India achieved its emissions intensity-related targets 11 years ahead of the committed time frame and non-fossil fuel targets nine years ahead of schedule.
Global South has a rare chance to influence COP28 outcome
For the first time since the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference began 28 years ago, G77 will meet at the level of heads of state or government on December 2 as part of an ongoing Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, better known worldwide as COP28
COP28 Presidency and IEA highlight decarbonisation initiatives to keep 1.5C in reach
The dialogue will bring together Heads of State, leaders of government and international organisations to share ambitions for a 1.5C-aligned energy transition.
