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Shift from higher yields to nutrient-efficient crops needed to cut fertiliser dependence: ICAR’s JatJat emphasised that soil biodiversity and agrobiodiversity are fundamental to sustainable agriculture
310 of India's 651 agricultural districts highly vulnerable to climate change, says PM's principal secretary PK MishraPK Mishra, principal secretary to the Prime Minister, said 310 of India's 651 agricultural districts are highly or very highly vulnerable t...
Energy infra startups see bigger cheques as investors bet on sovereign playBengaluru-based Enerzolve, which makes smart meters, power conversion systems and energy storage systems, is in talks to raise $20 million ...
India's renewable energy expansion averts $100 bn in fuel imports, savings seen at $240 bn by 2030The findings underline the growing economic and energy-security dividends of India's renewable energy transition, with increased domestic e...
Global credit conditions to weaken next year: Moody'sMoody’s Ratings expects global credit conditions to weaken in 2027 as higher financing costs and elevated energy prices create pressure acr...
How many people could die from El Niño worldwide? Which American states could face the greatest heat-related risks?In a significant step, the Climate Impact Lab has launched a tool to forecast deaths from extreme heat exacerbated by El Niño. Alarmingly, ...
PSBs integrate ESG parameters into companies' credit risk assessmentPublic sector banks are incorporating environment, social, and governance parameters into their credit risk assessment processes. Seven ban...
56% of global business leaders expect disruptions to severely hit operations: KPMGA recent KPMG International report indicates that 56 percent of global business leaders anticipate severe disruptions affecting operations....
Geopolitical tensions, climate finance and 1.5°C breach cloud COP31 negotiationsKicking off in Antalya, the UN climate conference COP31 will tackle significant climate action issues. With around 160 matters on the agend...
56% of global business leaders expect disruptions to severely hit operations: KPMGA recent KPMG International report indicates that 56 percent of global business leaders anticipate severe disruptions affecting operations....
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...
A billionaire couple donated $50 million to UC Davis for agricultural research; in 2026, a 34,000-square-foot center opened in CaliforniaAt the forefront of agri-tech innovation, the Resnick Center at the University of California, Davis, drives agricultural advancement with a...
Centre issues advisory to states to boost fodder production, livestock infra under VB-G RAM GThe Centre has issued an advisory to states and Union territories to improve fodder security and livestock infrastructure. This advisory pr...
EAM Jaishankar discusses economic partnership, CETA with UK’s Burnham on CHOGM sidelinesS Jaishankar met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM 2026 discussions. They focused on strengthening economic p...
70% of global business leaders report rising risk exposure amid AI, geopolitical disruptions: KPMGAccording to the report, 56% of respondents said external disruptions involving geopolitical, energy, cyber, trade or climate-related facto...
COP31: EU FTA on horizon, but India won't budge on CBAMIndia's environment minister Bhupender Yadav reaffirmed the country's opposition to trade-linked barriers at COP31. The upcoming negotiatio...
Climate platform Two Point O raises $10 million led by Transition Venture CapitalThe company plans to enter battery energy storage while expanding its existing offerings in solar power, energy efficiency, and wastewater ...
UK PM Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparationsBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed openness to a formal apology for Britain's role in slavery. He also suggested a structured di...
Heat-related deaths up 36% since Paris Agreement: LancetThe report, which was released on Wednesday, said the annual average heat-related deaths rose by nearly 36% globally after the Paris Agreem...
Europe needs to better prepare for warmer temperatures: European UnionThe European Union on Tuesday warned of the need to better prepare for a feared 3C rise in global warming as it unveiled new rules to force...