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Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progressThis year, global carbon emissions fell by 0.4%, driven by oil supply disruptions from the conflict in Iran. While oil and natural gas emis...
Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, finds researchEmissions from the burning of oil, gas and coal -- the main drivers of climate change -- rose by 0.9 percent per year on average in the pas...
Diwali Patakha from China: The world's fireworks capital is reinventing its centuries-old industryLiuyang in China's Hunan province is a significant hub for global fireworks production. The county supplies around 60% of the domestic fire...
How China's clean-tech machine is reshaping the global climate fightIn 2024, China took the lead as the top investor in global clean technology, directing $132 billion to developing nations to aid carbon red...
India proposes 1% mandatory blending of green jet fuel from JanuaryIndia has introduced a draft policy for the mandatory blending of sustainable aviation fuel for international flights. The initial blending...
In 2026, Utah began recycling 35 miles of US 50 in place instead of hauling away the old road; the method reuses 90% of the material and is expected to save $5 millionIn Utah, a groundbreaking road restoration initiative is underway on US Route 50, employing cold in-place recycling. This innovative method...
Engineers replaced 20% of cement with powdered waste glass in a field project; 3 years later, the concrete showed no deterioration or material failureRecent studies suggest that incorporating 20% crushed waste glass into concrete can significantly improve its properties. This method not o...
Out of Europe? India's steel MSMEs battle data gaps, rising cost and EU's carbon wallSmaller Indian steel exporters say they are struggling to obtain emissions data from raw-material suppliers and bear the cost of carbon acc...
How Australia built world’s biggest battery-powered ferryThe electric ferry China Zorrilla has launched its operations between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, marking a significant milestone in eco-frie...
Delhi's pollution puzzle: New study to reveal what's changed in a decadeA comprehensive study will evaluate how pollution sources in Delhi have changed over the past decade. This initiative employs high-resoluti...
Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UNGreenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to new record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centurie...
Torrent Power says 3,000-MW Karjat pumped storage project outside Bhimashankar SanctuaryThe company in a statement said the project, which will supply power to Maharashtra, would support grid stability as the share of solar and...
As COP31 nears, India's heatwave disaster tag puts spotlight on global adaptation finance gapIndia's recognition of heatwaves as natural disasters underscores the urgent need for international climate finance. Experts note that dome...
German companies plan to double, triple growth in India over 3-5 years: Piyush GoyalGerman companies are planning significant growth in India over the next three to five years. Piyush Goyal emphasized partnerships in techno...
German businesses now see India as manufacturing, R&D and innovation hub: Piyush GoyalGerman companies are increasingly viewing India as a strategic manufacturing and innovation hub for the future. During a recent visit, Comm...
US designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductorsThe U.S. remains the largest producer of helium globally, with production primarily from natural gas processing. Helium is crucial for semi...
India set to meet 2030 green goals, but UN issues a global warningIndia is expected to meet its 2030 and 2035 climate targets due to ambitious renewable energy initiatives. The UN report highlights the glo...
The world is falling further behind on climate action, and the US looms largeHumanity is heading towards a hotter world due to increasing carbon emissions primarily from the United States. The United Nations Environm...
World falling 'dangerously short' on climate action, warns UNGlobal commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are insufficient, threatening to push temperatures up to 2.6C by 2100. The UN warns t...
Iceland is turning 120,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide into stone. It is locking away the greenhouse gas underground to fight global warmingScientists in Iceland are using volcanic rocks to turn captured carbon dioxide into solid minerals, locking the greenhouse gas underground ...