The earth is dancing too close to a temperature tipping point
Our planet has survived huge climate changes in the past. But for complex life, these swings often led to mass death and even extinction
In Pics: Wildfire in Athens forces thousands to flee towns
Hundreds of people have been forced to flee their homes in the surrounding area, with the assistance of emergency services. Several animals were also evacuated, including several horses who were in stables that caught fire.
Green Policy: Biden deploys Pentagon to beat climate change and China
A large US Department of Defense grant to a startup developing North America’s largest deposit of graphite signals a major US foray into battery manufacturing. Graphite is the single biggest ingredient by weight in the batteries that go into EVs and the power grid, far ahead of lithium, but China dominates the processing capacity to produce battery-grade graphite
India’s youth is key to steer firms towards sustainable supply chains
By aligning consumption choices with sustainability goals, the Indian youth will drive demand for environmentally friendly and socially responsible products and services
Indian sharks: Why India must prioritize shark awareness to enable conservation
More than 75 percent of shark species found in tropical and subtropical waters are threatened and could go extinct without protections.
Braving climate, thousands of devotees go on Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir
All you wanted to know about the 2023 Amarnath Yatra, including Yatra dates, Amarnath Yatra routes that are open now, trekking time, security arrangements, and climate watch.
The real problem with deep-sea mining is it won’t make money
Fears of ecosystem damage are tendentious. The issue is volatile commodity prices that will make it hard to finance projects
Carbon Capture: Exxon is buying its way into the energy transition
Carbon capture is the centerpiece of Exxon’s climate-related efforts primarily because unlike renewable energy, which competes with oil and gas, capturing carbon complements Exxon’s core business and thereby may extend its lifespan. Its $4.9 billion acquisition of Denbury Inc is also useful for the Inflation Reduction Act’s carbon capture credits, which effectively provide Exxon with extremely patient venture capital
Don’t fight floods, learn to live with them
Instead of measures such as embankments to keep rivers out of settlements, more prudent measures such desilting can be taken up to limit flood damage
The Green Pivot: China is painting its industries green with an enviable finance strategy
China needs around $21.3 trillion in debt financing to reach its net zero emissions target by 2030, which looks achievable with its current strategy
India's power system struggling to accommodate growing renewable energy capacity: IEEFA report
The seasonality of wind energy and concentration of wind power generation assets in six states leads to grid congestion in during the high seasons, the report said.
NLC India CMD says no plans for divestment as of now; focus on asset monetization
The company has also sorted out most of the land acquisition issues for expansion of its lignite mine in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district, says Prasanna Kumar Motupalli. A section of the locals have been protesting against the project and in May, NLCIL had to shut five units of thermal power plant due to lignite shortage.
Shelf cloud: What is the strange and terrifying cloud seen in Haridwar?
A viral video has caught the attention of social media users, many of whom want to learn more about the meteorological occurrence known as Arcus clouds.
Climate Change: How hot is too hot for the human body?
As the Earth gets hotter, city officials have to embrace heat warning systems, public cooling centres and science-based regulations aimed at preventing heat from killing us
UN's sustainable development goals are mission impossible
The road to a hotter, sicker, poorer planet is paved with good intentions, mushy language and too many missed goals
Capitalism alone won’t save the planet
Green bonds need government support to finance fight against global warming
SECI invites bids for selection of electrolyser manufacturers for 1.5-GW capacity
Bidders will have to fulfil certain values of electrolyser performance such as specific energy consumption (SEC) and local value addition (LVA) for being eligible for the performance-linked incentive scheme.
Green Credit Programme must have robust standards and real carbon reduction targets
For the Indian Green Credit Programme to succeed, the government must first expand the scope of the programme to encourage and implement new and innovative decarbonisation strategies for the industry and hard-to-abate sectors
Climate funding — Will the UN report act as a wake-up call?
The World Investment Report 2023 is a timely reminder for all stakeholders to take urgent steps to avert environmental catastrophe
Tomato Price Hike: How A Virus In Bengaluru’s Backyard Sent Tomato Prices Soaring | Explained
Now, 1 kg of tomatoes is more expensive than even a litre of petrol but why? To find this out, first understand the tomato production in India and how from heatwave to monsoon and a Bengaluru leaf curl virus damaged the crops.
Why lightning storms are becoming deadlier in India
Lightning has emerged as a major weather hazard in the country, killing close to 2,500 people a year.
Green hydrogen can transform India’s $200 bn energy import bill into an export opportunity: Hardeep Puri
Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, said India will now have to act fast in implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission before other countries grab the market.
Protest In Tel Aviv, Israel Rises As Police Commander Quits The Force | World News
As the Israeli government introduced the judicial reforms in the country earlier, protests and hunger strike was going on amid Tel Aviv witnessed a significant number of Israelis rallying through its streets as the police commander of the city announced his resignation. The commander cited political interference from members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-right cabinet, accusing them of advocating for the excessive use of force against anti-government protesters.
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Govt decides not to impose green hydrogen consumption obligation
India has committed to reducing the emission intensity of its GDP (emissions relative to GDP) by 45 percent by 2030 from the 2005 level. It also aims to achieve net zero by 2070
