Cabinet approves ratification of Kigali amendment on hydrofluorocarbonsThe amendment -which India will now ratify - was adopted by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on October, 2016 at 28th Meeting of the Pa...
19 Aug, 2021, 12.37 PM IST
Poland to formally adopt climate treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020Poland is the only member-state of the European Union that is yet to formally adopt the Doha Amendments.
12 Sep, 2018, 05.33 PM IST
UN chief Ban Ki-moon welcomes Indo-US commitment to join Paris agreementBan commended the India-US joint statement on climate change announcing their support for early entry into force of the Paris Agreement.
08 Jun, 2016, 11.59 AM IST
India wants HFC phase-down under Montreal Protocol, seeks 15 years' graceDeveloping countries, like US, Japna and EU nations, would phase down HFCs to an agreed level by 2050, as against the earlier deadline of 2...
18 Apr, 2015, 10.57 AM IST
India tight-lipped on the issue of hydrofluorocarbonsIndia did not clearly spell out its position on the issue of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) during a key UN conference in Paris.
19 Nov, 2014, 04.09 PM IST
India refrains from opposing UN discussion on hydrofluorocarbonsIn a significant move, India today did not oppose participation in a discussion on the issue of harmful greenhouse gas hydrofluorocarbons (...
17 Nov, 2014, 07.49 PM IST
India not bound to cut greenhouse gas emission levels: GovernmentAs part of voluntary domestic actions for mitigation of greenhouse gas, the government has announced reducing emission intensity by 20-25% ...
06 Aug, 2014, 02.51 PM IST
Developed nations must do more to tackle global warming: IndiaIndia said it will push the industrialised nations to take a leadership role to tackle global warming, even as there was no breakthrough in...
18 Nov, 2013, 10.21 PM IST
India and US agree to partner on reducing use of hydrofluorocarbonsManmohan Singh & Obama agree on a partnership to combat climate change, particularly reducing the use refrigerants like hydrofluorocarbons.
28 Sep, 2013, 01.15 PM IST
India won’t compromise its interests on HFCs phaseoutNew Delhi has succeeded in conveying to the G-20 that it will not compromise its interests on the issue of phasing out of HFCs.
09 Sep, 2013, 05.07 AM IST
- India, China gang up against non-committal rich nations in Doha climate talks
On the first day of climate change talks here, India joined hands with China and other developing countries, including the small island sta...
27 Nov, 2012, 03.07 AM IST
- India: Equity formula must for green targets
India will not agree to any greenhouse gas emission reduction targets without an equitable regime, the government has decided.
03 Apr, 2012, 06.01 AM IST
- 14% spurt in US emission likely to raise fresh global warming concerns
Under the Kyoto Protocol, the US was expected to lower its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 6% below the 1990 levels.
02 Mar, 2012, 03.45 AM IST
- India pushes single binding carbon regime
India, with the help of other like-minded countries, has launched a fresh salvo against developed nations asking them to ensure their green...
19 Jun, 2011, 01.26 AM IST
- UN acknowledged IFFCO's giant leap to Counter Global warming
The Ammonia-Urea manufacturing facility of IFFCO, the world's largest fertiliser cooperative, became the first fertiliser project in the wo...
30 Jul, 2009, 10.34 PM IST
- 'China CO2 emissions much higher'
The growth in China's carbon dioxide emissions is far outpacing previous estimates, making the goal of stabilising atmospheric greenhouse g...
11 Mar, 2008, 02.00 PM IST
- Teri prepares ground for carbon trading for power cos
The Energy Resources Institute along with the Central Pollution Control Board of India and two others has developed accounting norms for gr...
17 Jul, 2006, 10.10 PM IST