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‘ESG framework must for organisations to mitigate risks of climate change’

Executive director of Godrej & Boyce, Nyrika Holkar said as the hope of restricting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius recedes rapidly, there is a dire need for companies to reorganise their business processes to contain the worst excesses of climate change. (Representational photo / Creative Commons)

Published on Dec 09, 2021 10:04 pm IST

‘Non-compliance to emission control measures at power plants put health at risk’

The operation of power plants in Delhiand the national capital region can be better regulated to meet power demand for the region without operating polluting non-compliant power plants during winter months. (File photo / AP)

Published on Dec 09, 2021 02:13 pm IST

Govt tweaks Fundamental Rules, clears path to extend tenure of ED, CBI chiefs

Until now the home and defence secretaries and the directors of RAW, IB and the CBI have a tenure of minimum two years. (Representational photo)

Published on Nov 15, 2021 07:05 pm IST

Explained: What Modi's ‘net zero by 2070’ pledge at COP26 means for climate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the World Leaders' Summit

Published on Nov 04, 2021 08:37 pm IST

Countries' fossil fuel production plans out of sync with Paris limits: UN report

The report finds out that the world’s governments plan to produce around 110% more fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.(Representational photo / AP)

Published on Oct 20, 2021 08:44 pm IST

India spends $3 billion each year on agricultural innovation: Report

India is the largest funder of agricultural innovations but only about 4% to 5% of the $3 billion funding has clearly defined sustainability outcomes. (Representation image)

Published on Oct 11, 2021 11:42 pm IST

WHO revises global air quality, sets new quality levels for protection of health

Out of 100 global cities in 2020, 92 exceeded WHO's revised 2021 air quality guidelines, which include 5 Indian cities as well. Delhi's annual PM2.5 trends in 2020 was 16.8 times more than WHO's 2021 guidelines.(Representational photo)

Published on Sept 22, 2021 07:44 pm IST

International Climate Summit gets ball rolling for carbon-free energy ecosystem

A power-generating windmill turbine is pictured here for representation. Climate scientists believe wind power could make it possible to produce hydrogen without emitting greenhouse gases as cheaply as is currently feasible with fossil fuel energy. (Representational Image / REUTERS)

Published on Sept 03, 2021 02:18 pm IST

By switching on the sun, Railways can prevent 7mn tonnes of carbon emissions

The Indian Railways' plan of achieving the target of becoming net-zero carbon emitter by 2030 would put India on a fast lane to become carbon-neutral by 2050. (AFP/file photo)

Published on Sept 01, 2021 04:29 pm IST

Air pollution likely to cut 9 years of life expectancy of 40% of Indians

Air quality has significantly worsened in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, the study said.(Representative Photo)

Published on Sept 01, 2021 12:05 pm IST

How India can be a $11 trillion economy by 2070 from positive climate action

India could use the transition to a low-emission footing to restructure its economy towards growth in advanced industrial sectors, leveraging lower cost clean energy export markets, as the region experiences a rapid increase in energy demand over the coming years.(Bloomberg)

Published on Aug 23, 2021 05:30 pm IST

Renewable energy investment in India beats Covid-19 lull

Investment in Indian renewable energy was US$6.6 billion between April and July 2021, beating the total for the previous financial year. (AP)

Published on Aug 20, 2021 12:03 am IST

What India's move to cleaner gases means for global climate action plan

Ratification of Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol signify that India is ready to compete in the market for low-global warming potential and climate-friendly refrigerants, which would spur domestic innovation and attract international investments.(Bloomberg)

Published on Aug 19, 2021 10:43 pm IST

UAE accepts Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, family after escape from Kabul

Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan on Sunday as the Taliban closed in on Kabul, before the Islamist insurgents walked into the Afghan capital unopposed.(AP)

Published on Aug 18, 2021 08:03 pm IST

Willing to partner with India on its hydrogen goal: COP26 president Alok Sharma

During the meeting with COP26 president Alok Sharma, India evinced its interest in collaborating with the Unied Kingdom on offshore wind power generation.(Twitter / @AlokSharma_RDG)

Published on Aug 17, 2021 09:17 pm IST

Gun-toters on a merry-go-round: Taliban go on joy rides after Kabul siege

A Talib stands guard at the entrance of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Tuesday. (REUTERS)

Published on Aug 17, 2021 04:25 pm IST

Afghanistan without civilian air traffic service, IATA cautions

People climb atop a plane as they wait at the Kabul airport on Monday to flee Afghanistan,(AFP)

Published on Aug 16, 2021 11:41 pm IST

Cloudbursts linked to climate change, say experts; Centre asks for proof

Cloudbursts frequently ravaged large parts of the hills in recent months and led to loss of lives and properties. (File photo)

Published on Aug 04, 2021 08:32 pm IST

Lightning strikes in India see 34% rise than previous year, finds CSE study

A study conducted by California University in 2015 projected that a rise in average global temperatures by 1ºC would increase the frequency of lightning by least 12%.(Reuters)

Published on Jul 19, 2021 04:25 pm IST

90% of India’s biodiversity hotspots lost, shows new statistical analysis

The climate and biodiversity crises are global crises. They require solutions that carry the support of all, and provide support to all. (File photo)

Published on Jun 09, 2021 10:42 pm IST

World Environment Day: What we know about India’s net-zero emissions target

Over the next two to three decades, India’s emissions are likely to grow at the fastest pace in the world, as it aggressively pushes for growth and development on all fronts. (File photo)

Published on Jun 05, 2021 02:10 pm IST

'There's going to be Covid-26 and Covid-32 unless...': Experts warn

There is more information to support the theory that SARS-CoV-2 virus may have escaped from a lab in China’s Wuhan province, said Scott Gottlieb, a commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration in the Trump administration. (Representational photo)

Published on Jun 01, 2021 01:02 pm IST

Relook at Centre-Bengal government row over chief secretary’s transfer

Former West Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay (L), who is now special advisor to chief minister, passes on the baton to Hari Krishna Dwivedi at state secretariat Nabanna in Howrah on Monday. (HT photo)

Published on Jun 01, 2021 10:43 am IST

Explained: Where did cyclone Yaas get its name from? Know more about the storm

The IMD said at 9pm on Tuesday that Yaas was located about 160km east-southeast of Paradip and 250km south-southeast of Balasore.(Earth Nullschool)

Published on May 25, 2021 10:43 pm IST

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, Centre’s data paints a glimmer of hope

A woman walks past a graffiti dedicated to the frontline wokers battling the raging coronavirus pandemic on a street in Mumbai. (REUTERS)

Published on May 20, 2021 01:18 pm IST

Explained: How Cyclone Tauktae got its name and what it means

A major cyclone packing ferocious winds and threatening a destructive storm made landfall in Gujarat on Monday evening, disrupting the country's response to its devastating Covid-19 outbreak. (AFP)

Updated on May 17, 2021 10:21 pm IST

Does Covid-19 increase risk of heart attack? Top doctor lists out warning signs

Eminent cardiologist Dr. Naresh Trehan suggested the people to do de-stressing exercises to keep Covid-19 anxiety at bay(Representation image)

Updated on May 09, 2021 09:55 pm IST

#ResignModi: All you need to know about the social media row

Facebook told its users in India that posts that included #ResignModi were 'temporarily hidden' because some content in those posts go against its 'community standards'.(Representational image)

Published on Apr 29, 2021 04:12 pm IST

How an IAS officer made a Maharashtra tribal district oxygen-sufficient

Last September, Dr Rajendra Bharud had anticipated that there the cases could go up any moment, and that an oxygen plant could come handy if more people fall sick because of the disease.(Twitter/@IASRajBharud)

Updated on Apr 28, 2021 02:53 pm IST

How Biden admin changed stance on supply of vaccine raw materials to India

The United States had in February invoked the Defense Production Act, which gives the power to control the distribution of products, to curb the export of raw materials critical for vaccine production.(Representational photo)

Published on Apr 26, 2021 02:13 pm IST

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