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Published on Jan 08, 2026 04:27 pm IST

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

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

health

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 11:18 pm IST

Cause and Effect | A climate crisis glossary to keep handy

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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

opinion

Published on Oct 12, 2023 08:57 pm IST

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

Chimneys of a coal-fired power plant pictured in New Delhi.

Updated on Aug 09, 2023 05:19 pm IST

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

Co-op Funeralcare claims that this process generates a third less greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional cremation methods.

Published on Jul 03, 2023 11:09 pm IST

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

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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)

environment

Published on Jun 08, 2023 09:30 pm IST

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

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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 May 11, 2024 02:22 pm IST

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

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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.

Published on May 11, 2024 02:05 pm IST

Rules for an energy-secure global green hydrogen economy

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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).

economy

Published on May 11, 2024 02:04 pm IST

Combating the new wave of climate-related trade protectionism

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There has been a steady increase in environment-related notifications and measures by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries.

Published on May 11, 2024 01:58 pm IST

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

Hawaii received its final shipment of coal from a barge docked in Honolulu on July 27, 2022. (Hawaii State Energy Office via AP)

environment

Published on Sept 02, 2022 02:32 pm IST

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

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

Published on Jun 14, 2022 07:58 pm IST

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

Many localities in Bengaluru face an unhealthy level air quality on Tuesday

bengaluru news

Published on Mar 15, 2022 12:57 pm IST

Study links healthier diets with lower greenhouse gas emissions

health

Updated on Nov 30, 2021 06:09 pm IST

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

Union minister RK Singh addressed G20 energy and climate joint ministerial meeting 2021 on Friday.

Published on Jul 24, 2021 01:17 pm IST

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

Published on Mar 05, 2021 02:45 pm IST

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

Chetan Singhal, Sid Das and Subodh Yadav (from Left to Right) with IPLT Rhino 5536 Electric Truck.

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Updated on Sept 18, 2020 04:33 pm IST

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

Pre-lockdown, an average of 24% had been wasted. (Representational Image)

environment

Updated on Aug 18, 2020 07:51 pm IST

Greta Thunberg has hope for climate, despite leaders’ inaction

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.

Updated on Jun 20, 2020 01:20 pm IST

Walk, cycle or drive? Coronavirus shakes up urban transport

Walk, cycle or drive? Coronavirus shakes up urban transport.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 02:14 pm IST

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

Predatory marketing of junk food, sugary beverages, alcohol and tobacco products preys on children

Updated on Feb 20, 2020 04:10 am IST

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

Straws made of pasta are the new way of cutting down single-use plastic.

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Updated on Dec 24, 2019 06:32 pm IST

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

Nineteen members of the G20, except the US, have voiced their commitment to the full implementation of the deal.

Updated on Dec 12, 2019 07:28 am IST

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

Bill Gates, who co-chairs the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, at Mint Visionaries in New Delhi on Sunday.

Updated on Jul 25, 2020 10:44 pm IST

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

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

fashion

Updated on Nov 05, 2019 02:26 pm IST

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

Dadar is said to be at critical risk, according to the Climate Central’s study of the effects of sea level rise globally.

mumbai news

Updated on Nov 01, 2019 07:05 am IST

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

The United States eats more chicken than any other country, and its growing consumption of the meat is harming the environment.

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 11, 2019 11:57 am IST

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

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

mumbai news

Updated on Sept 26, 2019 03:06 am IST

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.

fashion

Updated on Sept 19, 2019 11:42 am IST

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

Developing countries will require a substantial increase in greenhouse gas emissions and water use to combat hunger.