Pakistan farmers in long fight to make German firms pay for flood damageFarmers from Pakistan's Sindh province are pursuing legal action against German firms RWE and Heidelberg Materials. They claim these compan...
11 Nov, 2026, 08.23 AM IST
Zara owner Inditex commits $50 million to fund low-cost loans for suppliers going greenZara owner Inditex has committed $50 million to an IFC-led fund that aims to raise $400 million to provide low-cost loans to suppliers inve...
11 Nov, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progressThis year, global carbon emissions fell by 0.4%, driven by oil supply disruptions from the conflict in Iran. While oil and natural gas emis...
10 Nov, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Global climate talks open with big questions, smaller goalsClimate negotiators from nearly 200 countries are attending COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, to address rising global temperatures and emissions. ...
10 Nov, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, finds researchEmissions from the burning of oil, gas and coal -- the main drivers of climate change -- rose by 0.9 percent per year on average in the pas...
10 Nov, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
India’s emissions to rise 4.4% despite global dip: StudyRenewable energy capacity growth and electric vehicle adoption are projected to reduce fossil fuel emissions by 0.4%. Major economies like ...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
India's net-zero transition aim by 2070 offers $22.7 tn investment opportunity for global capitalIndia's push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 could unlock a $22.7 trillion investment opportunity across renewable energy, power grid...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
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...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
COP31 a 'moment of truth': UN chief Guterres urges world leaders to act now on climate changeAntónio Guterres has urged global leaders to take immediate action against climate change ahead of the COP31 summit. He emphasizes that res...
08 Nov, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
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...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
In a divided world, COP31 aims for agreement on electrificationCOP31, kicking off November 9 in Antalya, Turkey, is all set to spotlight the global push for electrification. With a target to raise elect...
06 Nov, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
India proposes 1% mandatory blending of green jet fuel from JanuaryIndia has introduced a draft policy for the mandatory blending of sustainable aviation fuel for international flights. The initial blending...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
IREDA seeks global funding partnerships to lower borrowing costs for green projectsIREDA is aiming to collaborate with global banks and investors for long-term green financing initiatives. Renewable energy developers in In...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Brazil offers road map to phase down fossil fuels, halt deforestationBuilding on the decision adopted at the first global stocktake of the Paris Agreement at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, these seek to advance clim...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Green-debt fees hit nearly $3 billion, topping fossil fuels for fifth yearFor the fifth consecutive year, leading global banks generated more revenue from green projects than fossil fuel financing. Data shows thes...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Engineers replaced 20% of cement with powdered waste glass in a field project; 3 years later, the concrete showed no deterioration or material failureRecent studies suggest that incorporating 20% crushed waste glass into concrete can significantly improve its properties. This method not o...
01 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UNGreenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to new record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centurie...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.36 PM IST