World approves UN rules for carbon trading between nations at COP29Carbon credits are generated by activities that reduce or avoid planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions, such as planting trees, protecting...
25 Nov, 2024, 11.07 AM IST
A big climate goal is getting further out of reachThe report by Climate Action Tracker, a research group, estimates that the climate and energy policies pursued by governments around the wo...
15 Nov, 2024, 10.48 AM IST
India needs increased climate funding to scale up wind, solar capacities: StudyIndia needs increased climate finance to expand its wind and solar capacities to over 600 gigawatts, according to a study. Enhanced interna...
24 Sep, 2024, 02.12 PM IST
Big companies' emissions goals are too weak, report saysScientists consider emissions need to be roughly cut in half by the end of decade if the world wants to reach a mid-century goal of net zer...
09 Apr, 2024, 09.49 AM IST
To phase out or phase down fossil fuels? That is the question at COP28 climate talksClimate negotiators at the United Arab Emirates-hosted conference focused on the main cause of global warming: fossil fuels. They produced ...
05 Dec, 2023, 04.37 PM IST
Climate contradictions key at UN talks. Less future warming projected, yet there's more current painDubai hosts United Nations talks for a global stock take on the progress of the Paris climate agreement. The latest assessments show that t...
29 Nov, 2023, 10.36 AM IST
Avaana Capital secures $70 million in first close for climate fundAvaana Capital is targeting a total corpus of $100-125 million for the fund, which will focus its investments in three sectors that it said...
21 Jun, 2023, 12.12 PM IST
India among top 5 countries in climate change performanceIndia jumped two spots, and is now ranked 8th as per the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023), it stated. The latest report of CCP...
23 Nov, 2022, 12.30 AM IST
COP27: Cities with net zero promises falling short on tracking: ReportA United Nations high-level expert group last week issued guidelines for how to avoid greenwashing on net-zero pledges. The new analysis fi...
15 Nov, 2022, 09.20 PM IST
India ranks high in climate protection, bags 8th position in Climate Change Performance IndexThe jump can be attributed to India's low emissions and the increasing use of renewable energy. The report was published by three environme...
15 Nov, 2022, 06.49 PM IST
Saudi Arabia has 'green vision' at COP27, critics unmovedIn and around the conference, Saudi Arabia is presenting itself as a leader in green energies and eco-friendly practices, with flashy pavil...
13 Nov, 2022, 06.48 PM IST
More ambitious emissions reduction targets will help Indian fossil fuel giants such as NTPC, Tata Power: IEEFAIEEFA's report notes that NTPC and Tata Power may be able to meet their capital requirements through traditional financing. However, if the...
10 Aug, 2022, 10.30 AM IST
Can world's climate target and India's development coexist?No country's energy needs are expected to grow faster in coming decades than India's. Even under the most optimistic projections, a part of...
12 Nov, 2021, 02.09 PM IST
View: What India can learn from Norway's hydrogen expertiseAs India takes further steps towards imagining a green, hydrogen-powered future, Norwegian technology companies have expertise to share and...
16 Oct, 2021, 05.28 PM IST
Danfoss inaugurates Green Refrigerants testing centre at India campusDanfoss said this is a major green milestone in the company's journey to provide sustainable cooling and will help in the green transformat...
08 Sep, 2021, 03.20 PM IST
View: By transforming its transport sector, India can reduce air pollution and fossil fuel import dependencyIndia’s domestic action will significantly impact global emissions. Just as it has emerged as one of the leaders in renewable energy, it co...
25 Dec, 2020, 11.30 PM IST
India among top 10 countries with higher climate performance: ReportThe current levels of per capita emissions and energy use in India, ranked 9th in the "high category", are still comparatively low and, alo...
10 Dec, 2019, 02.41 PM IST