India makes progress towards complete phase-out of Ozone-depleting HCFCsIndia has achieved significant progress in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), exceeding Montreal Protocol targets by achieving 6...
16 Sep, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
Why energy efficiency should matter this World Ozone DayAs climate change accelerates, the need for efficient cooling systems becomes crucial. The Kigali Amendment aims to phase down harmful refr...
15 Sep, 2024, 05.15 PM IST
India surpasses Montreal protocol targets, leads global efforts in sustainable cooling: New govt reportIndia's proactive measures, outlined in the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage-II, have set a remarkable example for global climat...
03 Dec, 2023, 05.22 PM IST
Global deal to halt biodiversity loss on cardsOver the last week, representatives of nearly 200 countries have been negotiating a new global agreement to halt and reverse biodiversity l...
12 Dec, 2022, 12.20 AM IST
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
Cabinet approves ratification of global agreement on phase down of hydrofluorocarbonsA national strategy for phase down of hydrofluorocarbons will be developed after required consultation with all the industry stakeholders b...
18 Aug, 2021, 07.02 PM IST
Countries request to commemorate 20th year of iconic 1997 Kyoto ProtocolEcuador, as chair of the developing country grouping G-77 and China, has written to the UN climate secretariat suggesting that a special ev...
12 Nov, 2017, 11.54 PM IST
India alters stand, will ratify climate change pact on October 2India is negotiating hard to gain benefits so that a phase down cycle of 2024-26 comes as close as possible to the 2028-30/31 in terms of f...
26 Sep, 2016, 04.33 AM IST
Obama-Modi summit can accelerate a climate-proof worldBullet-proof enclosures could protect one from the growing violence and terrorism. The world however also urgently needs climate-proof econ...
04 Feb, 2015, 10.32 AM IST
Nagoya Protocol to help conserve biodiversity: JavadekarThe Nagoya Protocol, which will create incentives to conserve biodiversity, has received the required 50th instrument of ratification on Ju...
17 Jul, 2014, 05.36 PM IST
- India tells rich nations not to treat climate issues for providing market to domestic companies
India today told rich nations at Warsaw climate talks not to treat global warming issues with a "business perspective of providing markets ...
22 Nov, 2013, 03.50 AM 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 to become CTC free' by year endA NGO has claimes that India will become free of Carbon Tetra Chloride, an ozone depleting substance, by the year end.
27 Jun, 2009, 12.34 PM IST
- Indiabulls maintains 'buy' on Cipla
Indiabulls has maintained a ‘buy’ rating on Cipla after its third quarter top line increased due to a sharp rise in formulation exports and...
07 Feb, 2009, 02.34 AM IST
- Global Warming: Income from CERs must not be taxed
Business world today is abuzz with terms such as carbon credits, Kyoto Protocol, CERs, CDM Mechanism, etc.
23 Nov, 2007, 02.59 AM IST
- India phases out CFCs in manufacturing aerosol products
India has phased out the use of chloro floro carbons (CFCs) in manufacturing aerosol products excluding metered dose inhaler, foam and all ...
18 Sep, 2007, 09.40 PM IST