India climate-tech funding may reach USD 1.9 billion in 2026 as growth capital expands: ReportIndia's climate-tech and deep-tech sectors are expected to attract new investments by 2027 due to various factors. The report indicates tha...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Penn scientists tracked fruit flies in outdoor cages for four months; seasonal shifts were linked to genetic changes across more than 60% of the genomeIn an intriguing four-month investigation conducted in Philadelphia’s experimental orchard, researchers studied Drosophila melanogaster fru...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In 2024, Steve and Connie Ballmer gave $25 million to support US National parks; here's where the money is intended to make a differenceSteve and Connie Ballmer donated $25 million in 2024 to support America’s national parks. The National Park Foundation planned to direct th...
25 Oct, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
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...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Apple invests in 14,000 acres of California redwood forest; How tech giant is helping restore wildlife habitatsApple has collaborated with The Conservation Fund to revitalise 14,000 acres of coastal redwood forest in California. This ambitious projec...
23 Oct, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
India eyes 30 million tonnes fish output in 5 years, seafood exports of Rs 1.25 lakh croreIndia has initiated a national action plan for inland small-scale fisheries to increase fish production. The plan aims to achieve a target ...
23 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Nepal to get $20 million from climate fund after deadly August floodNepal will receive $20 million in aid from the UN's climate loss and damage fund after devastating floods. The floods, which occurred in Au...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Veolia opens India disaster hub as climate risks mount, commits over €1 million globally to emergency responseVeolia has opened a New Delhi hub to deploy mobile water-treatment units and trained personnel for disaster response across South and South...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Money managers say there’s nowhere to hide as Super El Niño formsInvestors are preparing for the impacts of an unprecedented El Niño cycle affecting global markets. The weather phenomenon is linked to ris...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Ahead of COP31, UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenarioGlobal warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with average temperatures expected to rise significantly. Urgent and stringen...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
China signals intent to push back against cleantech tariffs at COP31China aims for the COP31 summit to discuss new challenges like tariffs on its clean technology. The country emphasizes the need for climate...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Over 30,000 species face critical danger: Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs $500 million wildlife plan, but one key detail is missingLaunched at the UN Biodiversity Conference, the New Species Recovery Alliance has garnered a substantial pledge of $500 million. This colla...
20 Oct, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
NABVENTURES plans Rs 30-70 crore bets on growth-stage firms in Fund IINABVENTURES aims to invest ₹30-70 crore per company in agriculture, rural financial services, and climate solutions. The venture capital ar...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Three years after $10.1 million Bezos Earth Fund giving in Chicago, Illinois. Here's what is taking rootsThe Greening America's Cities initiative received a big gift of $400 million from the Bezos Earth Fund. The mission of the project is to en...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Former wife of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, has put $70 million into ocean-climate solutions: Why it mattersMacKenzie Scott has committed an impressive $70 million towards enhancing ocean resilience in the fight against climate change. This pivota...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Nabard's venture arm announces first close of second fund at Rs 450 croreNabventures has announced the successful first close of its second fund, amassing Rs 450 crore aimed at investing in early-stage agritech v...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST