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India’s climate-friendly diet, eating habits could save the planet, says WWF

India’s diet holds the secret to sustainable global food production, Indians' food habits good for climate, says WWF. Can the world follow suit?

India’s climate-friendly diet, sustainable eating habits could save the planet, says WWF (Photo by Pixabay)
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 11:18 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Cause and Effect | A climate crisis glossary to keep handy

In the weeks leading up to COP28, which begins November 30, here are the terms to acquaint yourself with

FILE PHOTO: 'Cop28 UAE' logo is displayed on the screen during the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) under the theme of 'United on Climate Action Toward COP28', in Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 16, 2023. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana/File Photo(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 12, 2023 02:04 PM IST
ByTannu Jain

India succeeds in reducing greenhouse emissions rate by 33% over 14 years

India's rate of emissions intensity - the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions emitted for every unit increase of GDP - fell by 33% from 2005 to 2019.

Chimneys of a coal-fired power plant pictured in New Delhi.(Reuters File Photo)
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 05:19 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B

‘Boil in the bag’: UK introduces eco-friendly 'water cremation'

Scheduled for implementation later this year, water cremation is poised to become a sustainable alternative to conventional burials and cremations.

Co-op Funeralcare claims that this process generates a third less greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional cremation methods.(Whiteroseaquacremation)
Published on Jul 03, 2023 06:38 PM IST

A Finnish firm thinks it can cut industrial carbon emissions by a third

Running a turbine backwards can produce green heat

Steam rises from the coal-fired power plant near wind turbines Niederaussem, Germany, as the sun rises on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Germany cut its greenhouse gas emissions by almost 2% last year, beating previous estimates but still falling far short of the cuts needed to meet its medium-term climate goals. (AP Photo)
Published on Jun 08, 2023 09:30 PM IST
The Economist

The critical role of financed emissions in India’s path to net-zero

This article is authored by Dr. Sidhant J Pai (PhD), Co-founder & Chief Science Officer, StepChange.

As the world begins the transition to a low-carbon economy, the financial sector will need to get up to speed on a long list of methods, standards and frameworks designed to mitigate and abate climate change.. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)
Published on Mar 31, 2023 11:04 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Everything that’s wrong with carbon offsets and what can we do about it?

This article has been authored by Ramnath Vaidyanathan, AVP & Head- Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Industries Limited & Associate Companies.

Carbon offsets are a mitigation strategy and do not address the pertinent issue of absolute CO2 emissions reduction, which should be the primary driver for climate.(AP (Representative Image))
Published on Jan 12, 2023 12:28 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Rules for an energy-secure global green hydrogen economy

The article has been authored by Arunabha Ghosh, Tulika Gupta, and others.

Decarbonised hydrogen, produced by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, could help decarbonise heavy industries such as steel, ammonia and petrochemicals, as well as long-distance freight transport and energy storage, and become integral to novel applications such as sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Published on Jan 03, 2023 01:03 PM IST
ByCouncil on Energy, Environment and Water

Combating the new wave of climate-related trade protectionism

The article has been authored by Jahanwi Singh, economist, Export-Import Bank of India.

There has been a steady increase in environment-related notifications and measures by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries.(AP Photo)
Published on Dec 08, 2022 11:46 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Hawaii closes last coal-fired power plant, no more greenhouse gas emissions now

Like other Pacific islands, the Hawaiian chain has suffered the cascading impacts of climate change. The state is experiencing the destruction of coral reefs from bleaching associated with increased ocean temperatures, rapid sea level rise, more intense storms and drought that is increasing the state's wildfire risk.

Hawaii received its final shipment of coal from a barge docked in Honolulu on July 27, 2022. (Hawaii State Energy Office via AP)
Published on Sep 02, 2022 02:32 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Governments' inaction on climate is 'dangerous,' warns UN chief

Guterres said global greenhouse gas emissions need to drop by 45% this decade, but are currently forecast to increase by 14%.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.(AFP)
Published on Jun 14, 2022 02:10 PM IST
AP |

Bengaluru AQI at its worst in over one-month: IQAir forecast

Bengaluru’s air quality index dropped to the unhealthy category for the second day this week, reaching 156 on Tuesday, the highest it has been since at least Feb. 13: IQAir

Many localities in Bengaluru face an unhealthy level air quality on Tuesday
Published on Mar 15, 2022 12:57 PM IST
ByYamini C S

Study links healthier diets with lower greenhouse gas emissions

As per a new study, people whose intake of saturated fats, carbohydrates and sodium met levels recommended by the WHO had lower greenhouse gas emissions than people who exceeded recommended levels of those nutrients.

Study links healthier diets with lower greenhouse gas emissions(Pixabay)
Updated on Nov 30, 2021 06:09 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Leeds [uk]

'Vacate carbon space', India urges G20 nations with high greenhouse gas emission

Union minister RK Singh encouraged the G20 nations to take immediate steps in this direction so that the world community stays on the right track to leave a better planet for our future generations.

Union minister RK Singh addressed G20 energy and climate joint ministerial meeting 2021 on Friday.(Twitter/@power_pib)
Published on Jul 24, 2021 01:17 PM IST
By | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

China's emissions grew 1.7% in 2020, only major economy to see increase: Report

China’s emissions grew by 1.7% from the previous year to the equivalent of 14,400 million metric tons of CO2, the group said in a report.

While the emissions growth was below the 3.3% average rate in the past decade, it raises concern about the nation’s ability to meet its 2060 carbon neutrality pledge, research firm Rhodium Group said.(AFP)
Published on Mar 05, 2021 02:45 PM IST
Bloomberg |

Innovation at the core of IPLTech’s operating philosophy: Sid Das

IPLTech Electric is the first company globally to put heavy duty electric vehicles in commercial operation for clients like ACC in the Delhi-Gurgaon region.

Chetan Singhal, Sid Das and Subodh Yadav (from Left to Right) with IPLT Rhino 5536 Electric Truck.(IPLTech Electric Pvt Ltd)
Updated on Sep 18, 2020 04:33 PM IST

Lockdown life, leftovers and reduced food wastage is a climate boon amid pandemic

Food waste is responsible for around 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, a similar amount to road transportation.

Pre-lockdown, an average of 24% had been wasted. (Representational Image)(Unsplash)
Updated on Aug 18, 2020 07:51 PM IST
Chicago/London | ByReuters | Posted by Saumya Sharma

Greta Thunberg has hope for climate, despite leaders’ inaction

The 17-year-old has become a global figurehead of the youth climate movement since she started her one-woman protests outside the Swedish parliament in 2018.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg blasts governments and businesses that use what she calls “creative accounting” to makes their emissions look lower than they are and apply the word “green” to industries that are not.(REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 20, 2020 01:20 PM IST
Berlin | ByAssociated Press| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Walk, cycle or drive? Coronavirus shakes up urban transport

Transport for London (TfL) said its passenger numbers fell by 2% in a week, raising hopes among some that urban dwellers were switching to greener forms of travel. Cities account for about three-quarters of planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.

Walk, cycle or drive? Coronavirus shakes up urban transport.(Unsplash)
Updated on Mar 15, 2020 02:14 PM IST
London, Thomson Reuters Foundation | ByReuters

‘No country adequately protecting children’s health and future’

No single country is adequately protecting children’s health, their environment and their futures. Among 180 countries surveyed, India ranks 131, mainly because of high infant mortality and poor child health.

Predatory marketing of junk food, sugary beverages, alcohol and tobacco products preys on children(HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 20, 2020 04:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Meatless burgers, hemp cocktails and pasta straws: Eco-friendly food trends of 2019

Here are seven ways to keep the seasonal revelry going while shrinking carbon footprint.

Straws made of pasta are the new way of cutting down single-use plastic.(Instagram/@pastastraws)
Updated on Dec 24, 2019 06:32 PM IST
Rome | ByReuters

World getting hotter, more dangerous faster than thought: UN chief

The Paris agreement was adopted by 195 parties at the UN climate conference “COP 21” held in the French capital in 2015 with an aim to reduce the hazardous greenhouse gas emissions.

Nineteen members of the G20, except the US, have voiced their commitment to the full implementation of the deal.(AP)
Updated on Dec 12, 2019 07:28 AM IST
Madrid | ByPress Trust of India

‘It frees up time but…’: Bill Gates on where technology fails

Referring to the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Gates emphasized that AI could give humanity some miracle tools, but at the same time the impact of AI on jobs is an important issue.

Bill Gates, who co-chairs the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, at Mint Visionaries in New Delhi on Sunday.(HT PHOTO.)
Updated on Jul 25, 2020 10:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

From vegan burgers to vegan boots, sales of vegan products surging with consumers fuelling the rise

With the 25th annual World Vegan Month that started on Nov. 1, Britain has overtaken Germany to become the nation with the highest number of new vegan food products launched in a year.

From vegan burgers to vegan boots, sales of vegan products surging with UK consumers fuelling the rise.(Unsplash)
Updated on Nov 05, 2019 02:26 PM IST
London | ByReuters

Flooding threat 2050: No construction in low-lying areas, protect mangroves, say experts

A report by the American organisation Climate Central shows that coastal cities might be inundated sooner than estimated

Dadar is said to be at critical risk, according to the Climate Central’s study of the effects of sea level rise globally.(HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 01, 2019 07:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

This former chef wants to sell ‘carbon-friendly’ chickens

Matthew Wadiak, a former chef, is hoping to make raising chickens more environmentally friendly, with a new breed of “carbon-friendly” birds that live off food grown locally and sustainably.

The United States eats more chicken than any other country, and its growing consumption of the meat is harming the environment.(Unsplash)
Updated on Oct 11, 2019 11:57 AM IST
Thomson Reuters Foundation | ByReuters

Sea level could rise 10 times faster by 2100; Mumbai at risk, says study

Sources cited in the report have estimated that approximately 28 million people across Mumbai, Kolkata, Surat, Chennai, Kochi and Vishakhapatnam are at risk with the global mean sea level projected to rise 10 times faster by 2100, if global greenhouse gas emissions are not curtailed.

According to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a global climate science body, Mumbai is one of six Indian cities at critical risk from sea level rise(Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 26, 2019 03:06 AM IST
Mumbai | By, Mumbai

From recycled leather to natural dyes, fashion tries to limit environmental damage and promote sustainability

Some brands are attempting to cut waste and be more sustainable, with mainstay brands like Badgley Mischka making shifts in how they produce their garments.

Some brands are attempting to cut waste and be more sustainable, with mainstay brands like Badgley Mischka making shifts in how they produce their garments.(Badgley Mischka/Instagram)
Updated on Sep 19, 2019 11:42 AM IST
New York | ByReuters

Poor countries have to increase carbon footprint to address hunger: Study

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed a model looking at how changes to dietary patterns across 140 countries would impact greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater use at the individual and country level, publishing their work in the journal Global Environmental Change.

Developing countries will require a substantial increase in greenhouse gas emissions and water use to combat hunger.(AP Photo)
Published on Sep 17, 2019 08:22 PM IST
Washington | ByAgence France-Presse

Iceland to mark first glacier lost to climate change

Come October 18, Iceland will issue a plaque that will mark an unusual event – the passing of a glacier lost to climate change. It will be the first monument of its kind.

(Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 29, 2019 01:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
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