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June 05, 2023 12:17 PM IST In his video message at a World Environment Day event here, Modi said that for the protection of the world climate it is important that all countries think, rising above selfish interests.
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June 05, 2023 12:12 PM IST Speaking on the occasion of the World Environment Day, he said if India has expanded its 4G and 5G telecom networks, it has also enhanced its forest cover on an equal footing.
- June 05, 2023 11:11 AM IST
Embrace innovative approaches, identify and replicate successful practices, implement strict regulations and policies, and reinforce unwavering commitment to sustainable waste management for a greener future
- June 05, 2023 11:32 AM IST
Along with electric mobility or electric vehicle (EV) waste, there is a need to focus on solar waste
- June 04, 2023 04:47 PM IST
With her latest book, 'Termite Fry', naturalist Zai Whitaker takes readers deep into the lives of Irula community who continue to find ways to thrive amid change.
- June 01, 2023 02:42 PM IST
The company has undertaken a high-level assessment to assess the potential impact of climate risk on its business and supply chain.
- May 31, 2023 12:17 PM IST
The report by global property consultancy Knight Frank, estimated that authorities may need about 28 billion rupees ($338.6 million) to restore stormwater drains that have been damaged by rapid real estate development.
- May 30, 2023 04:12 PM IST
The companies plan to cooperate in reducing carbon emissions and developing other technologies such as autonomous driving, net-connected services and electric vehicles.
- May 30, 2023 02:32 PM IST
The historic opportunity presented to the G-20 troika India-Brazil-South Africa to shape the G20 over the next two and half years could be instrumental in finding a long-lasting solution to pressing problems facing humanity
- May 29, 2023 01:46 PM IST
That’s why Dr. Sultan Al Jaber is the right person to preside over the upcoming UN climate summit
- May 29, 2023 10:23 AM IST
The International Energy Agency expects $1.7 trillion to be spent on clean energy this year, with expenditure on solar power exceeding that on upstream oil and gas for the first time. But the best projects will be erected close to the places where their power will be consumed
- May 26, 2023 09:00 AM IST
A study by researchers at the University of Exeter says that 600 million Indians will be affected by climate change
- May 25, 2023 09:56 AM IST
Companies like Exxon cribbing about the "costs" of decarbonisation should know that time and money spent strategically to address climate change is an investment. The actual "costs" are the damages wreaked on people and infrastructure by climate disasters
- May 23, 2023 05:46 PM IST
Humans are being pushed out of our temperature comfort zone
- May 22, 2023 06:01 PM IST
Globally, 11,778 reported disasters led to more than two million deaths and USD 4.3 trillion in economic losses during this period. Over 90 per cent of the reported deaths worldwide occurred in developing countries.
- May 22, 2023 10:43 AM IST
A far cry from its earlier wariness for international climate conferences, India is taking the initiative, fuelled by the growing self-confidence of a country that’s seeing the fastest economic growth this year among G20 economies.
- May 20, 2023 10:25 AM IST
The Union Ministry of Finance has already warned that food prices will rise in 2023 due to extreme weather events and the looming El Nino affecting harvests.
- May 19, 2023 04:22 PM IST
Agriculture is one of the sectors in India that’s most affected by frequent changes in weather. The unseasonal downpour across west and north India damaged crops and disrupted the harvest season. In April, about 8-10% of the wheat crop is estimated to have been damaged due to rain and hailstorms in key producing states. The change in climate wreaked havoc on farm economics as well as farmers. To measure the impact of this, Moneycontrol went to Haryana and Punjab to understand the losses and difficulties faced by farmers.
- May 18, 2023 06:21 PM IST
It’s human nature to latch on to the most easily available snippets of information.
- May 18, 2023 05:43 PM IST
Net zero is the target we need to fight climate change. But we have to consider the implications beyond the numbers.
- May 18, 2023 07:09 AM IST
Nick Molden, CEO of British-based testing specialist Emissions Analytics, said the "dirty end" of the list of tyres the company has tested are "cheap Chinese imports" common in the European market.
- May 17, 2023 11:14 PM IST
Even small increases in warming can exacerbate the dangers from heat waves, wildfires, drought and other calamities, scientists say.
- May 17, 2023 06:11 PM IST
EVs can certainly play a role in reducing emissions. But global warming requires more nuanced and ambitious policies than simply splurging on tax credits.
- May 15, 2023 05:43 PM IST
Socially, politically and culturally, India is like the European Union, with different states having different priorities and concerns. Achieving consensus on a national ETS could be challenging, and there may be resistance from some sectors with players citing equity and potential unemployment scenarios
- May 14, 2023 07:41 AM IST
Released this month, India's first water body census offers information such as the number of water bodies in the country, their condition, status of use, and storage capacity, etc.
