Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Arctic Ocean may see its first ice-free day by 2030, warns a new study. Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions are driving Arctic sea ice loss at an unprecedented rate.

Why Moon's temperature dropped during COVID-19 lockdown; study reveals surprising findings

A recent study by Indian researchers has revealed that the Moon's nighttime temperatures dropped by 8-10 Kelvin during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020.

New Study: Humans Released 670 Million Tons of Methane in 20 Years, Fueling Climate Change

A new study has found that methane emissions from human activities are rapidly increasing, significantly intensifying climate change.

Antarctica’s surface is rising due to melting ice; what significant consequences could this bring?

Recent studies show that the land beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet is slowly rising, a discovery with potential consequences for global sea levels.

Only 2 years left to save the planet: UN climate chief Simon Stiell | Climate action

Governments, business leaders, and development banks have two years to take action to avert far worse climate change, UNs climate chief has said, warning global warming is slipping down politicians' agendas. Speaking at an event at the Chatham House think-tank in London, Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, said the next 24 months are 'essential in saving our planet'

COP28 countdown: UNEP report warns of 2.5-2.9°C temp surge, net-zero looks impossible

COP28 in UAE: Nations urged for drastic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions for climate goals

NASA's EMIT Spectrometer maps global methane emission hotspots impacting climate

NASA stated that EMIT's accurate identification of methane emissions enables operators at facilities to mitigate their climate impact.

Ram Charan inks pact with Bhilai Steel Plant for greenhouse gas emission management

The Chennai-based company will set up a proof-of-concept plant, which will be scaled up based on the results. Ram Charan estimates an investment of Rs 6,000 crore in equipment.

BP CEO calls for more oil and gas investment while prioritising energy transition

Emission levels have risen since the Paris conference on climate change in 2015, despite global efforts, he said, and highlighted that maintaining a methodical approach to the energy transition is essential

EU tells COP27 it will increase climate ambition

The EU has among the most ambitious climate change policies of major emitters, having committed to cut its net greenhouse gas emissions 55% by 2030, from 1990 levels, and eliminate them by 2050.

Plastic recycling a myth, won’t fix climate problem: Greenpeace

The report says that many plastics that consumers think they are recycling never make it through a recycling process, which is why plastics have never achieved even a double digit recycling rate in the US.

Hindustan Zinc gets nod to set up 30 KTPA plant to produce zinc alloys: CEO Arun Misra

The move will make way for the production of value-added zinc alloy products and enable the company to deliver international quality products in the domestic market.

Delhi airport to induct 62 e-vehicles in 4 months to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The runway, taxiway and apron that are directly involved in the arrival and departure of aircraft are known as the airside area.

California reveals its plan to phase out new gas-powered cars by 2035

Under the proposed rule, issued by the California Air Resources Board, the state will require 35% of new passenger vehicles sold in the state by 2026 to be powered by batteries or hydrogen.

Parliament should get priorities right on climate debate

Lawmakers should focus on the issue of carbon pricing rather than worry about net-zero target date

The everyday foods under threat from global warming

From apples with altered colors, to cherries that split and deformed strawberries, rising temperatures also impact fruit production.

COP26 | If not net-zero, then what?

If the science says ‘global net-zero by mid-century’, there is a strong moral case for developed countries adopting an earlier date based on their historical emissions, instead of expecting developing countries (such as India) to make deep carbon-cuts in the same time frame 

India to exceed emission cut targets, further reduction hinges on climate fund

As part of its pledge under the 2015 Paris climate agreement India, the world's third-biggest carbon emitter after China and the United States, is supposed to reduce its carbon footprint by 33-35 percent from 2005 levels by 2030.

Tech Mahindra joins league of 1.5°C supply chain leaders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The 1.5°C Supply Chain Leaders will work together to drive climate action throughout global supply chains in line with science and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the SME Climate Hub.

India baulks at carbon neutral target as pressure grows

India is the world's third-biggest carbon emitter after China and the United States and thus is vital in the fight against climate change currently focused on reaching zero emissions by mid century or thereabouts.

India can hold electricity-sector emissions by increasing clean power capacity: Report

A new study recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences from researchers at Berkeley Lab, University of California, Santa Barbara, and University of California, Berkeley, shows India can aim even higher with its renewable energy goals.

California is trying to jump-start the hydrogen economy

With the costs of producing and shipping hydrogen coming down, California is setting ambitious goals to phase out vehicles that run on fossil fuels in favour of batteries and hydrogen

Tech Mahindra commits to 22% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

"The SBTi approval confirms that Tech Mahindra's long-term targets are in line with the level of decarbonisation required to keep global temperature increase below 2°C, as compared to pre-industrial temperatures, as set out in the Paris Agreement on climate change," it added.

Paris climate pact to enter into force on November 4

"This is a momentous occasion," Secretary-General said after the deal was ratified by 72 countries accounting for more than 56 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Paris climate pact to enter into force in 30 days: UN

"On October 5, 2016, the threshold for entry into force of the Paris Agreement has been achieved," the UNFCCC announced on its website.