
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI warns of headwinds for microfinance sector, US keen to revisit international trade rules, what's troubling central government's capex, Teesta treaty now a lost cause time for Bangladesh, and more

The European Union’s centrist leaders must learn their lessons and double down on achieving net zero

In the past year, many have dropped or missed goals to cut emissions or to loosen ties with polluting sectors

With the summer season at its peak in Delhi and various advisories issued by concerned government departments (NDMA, NPCCHH, NCDC, state health departments, etc.), it has been directed to carry out rescue drives in Delhi, the order stated.

On June 18, India’s national capital New Delhi witnessed the warmest night in around 12 years with the minimum temperature settling at 35.2 degrees Celsius, which was over eight notches above the season's normal.

Insurance industry idea could help address protection gap for developing economies

A wildfire that forced the evacuation of at least 1,200 people in southern California has ravaged more than 16 square miles. The blaze, named the Post Fire, started on June 15 and was burning near the Interstate 5 freeway in Gorman, about 62 miles (100 km) north-west of Los Angeles. California state park services evacuated 1,200 people from the Hungry Valley recreation area in Gorman and both Hungry Valley and the Pyramid Lake reservoir were closed as a result of the fire threat.

IMD has issued a red alert for Gurugram and Faridabad, while an orange alert has been issued for Delhi and Noida. Some of these areas could spells of rain and thunderstorm after June 20

Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala will experience scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gutsy wind, noted the weather agency.

Fires in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands have surged nearly tenfold so far this year to the highest levels since 2020. Brazilians in the Mato Grosso do Sul state described the fires ravaging the Pantanal wetland as an ‘inferno’. Here are personal accounts of people who live around the wetlands

With over 75% of the Earth's land already degraded, the global ecosystem faces severe pressure. Urgent action is needed to address this crisis, with governments, businesses, and individuals playing key roles

World Environment Day significance: World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5, to encourage people and governments to take action to protect earth's environment. We asked architects and interior designers for easy and effective tips on how we can reduce water shortages, global warming and so much waste going to our city landfills.

The new government should be bold enough to muster the political will to overcome all challenges and hurdles to emissions control

A substantial increase in climate finance from developed nations is an imperative in the fight against climate change

The IMD expects more number of heat wave days in June by two to three more days versus the ongoing month of May.

Climate financing today not only falls short of requirements but also puts developing countries at a disadvantage. Additionally, there is gap between commitments and disbursements of climate finance. The intended recipients are often unable to access or afford climate finance

The faster the economy grows the higher the requirement of energy and the base load energy for the Indian economy comes from coal

IMD Mumbai head Sunil G Kamble on May 21 briefed on the temperature of Mumbai and the forecast of monsoon in Maharashtra. He said that Monsoon is expected to reach Mumbai around June 10-11. Sunil G Kamble said, “Monsoon has reached Andaman. IMD forecast says monsoon will reach Kerala on 31st of this month and is expected to reach around 10-11 June in Mumbai.”

Several cities around the world are at risk of getting submerged, with Jakarta topping the list, according to a World Economic Forum (WEF) report.

A WWA report blames climate change for increased heatwaves; India should take note of the study to make heat action plans more effective

Firefighters in western Canada are battling the first major wildfires of 2024.The blazes prompted evacuation orders for parts of northern British Columbia and Alberta...And it's forecast to be a difficult season after unseasonably warm temperatures and an ongoing drought left forests tinder-dry.

The warning comes two days after an illegal hoarding collapsed in a storm and killed 16 people in the city's Ghatkopar area

Global climate change discussions centre around energy, transport and manufacturing but agrifood systems contribute to nearly a third of global emissions but don’t get the attention they deserve

Climate change might make them less frequent but more destructive

The announcement of Rashmika Mandanna joining Salman Khan in Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Sikandar', directed by A.R. Murugadoss, has sparked excitement among fans. The anticipation surrounding the collaboration has escalated.