Self-sustainability in terms of mitigation for climate change would be difficult for India without external help, European Union Counsellor for Environment, Energy and Climate Change Henriette Faergemann
UNITED NATIONS: The landmark Paris agreement on climate change will enter into force in 30 days, after the number of countries ratifying the accord surpassed a key threshold on Wednesday. UN spokesman
The 207-to-81 vote in the House of Commons yesterday came 30 days before the pact comes into force globally, and brings the total number of nations that have endorsed it to 74. Canada has ratified the
Last December, more than 190 countries adopted the Paris Agreement. At least 55 countries representing minimum 55 per cent of global emissions need to formally join the agreement before it comes into force.
More countries join agreement, paving way for full implementation of historic accord to address climate change New York, 5 October— The historic Paris Agreement to address climate change will enter
Required noise decibel meters were to be procured by October The Bombay High Court on Tuesday accused the Maharashtra government of delaying procurement of noise decibel meters intentionally. This,
The report has recommended that the PMC consider alternative route options for this stretch. While the eagerly anticipated Pune Metro is being seen as an answer to the city’s traffic gridlock, a report
Ludhiana: Getting no reply from the municipal corporation (MC) regarding 12 outlets through which untreated effluent is being allegedly released in Buddah Nullah, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
The National Green Tribunal has directed Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to obtain environmental clearance from the Uttar Pradesh environment authority for construction of a six-lane Hindon elevated
INDORE: The Indore bench of high court on Monday issued notices to six authorities including chief secretary of urban administration and development department, over a petition alleging submission of false
The Tibetan spiritual leader Lama asked people to be warm-hearted, to cultivate love and compassion. Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Tuesday asked people to curtail use of fossil fuel and switch
The planet's three most dangerous greenhouse gases are rising, and fossil fuels must be taxed to protect children from the costly turmoil of rising seas and extreme storms, world-renowned climate scientist
AGRA: A recent study by experts from University of Massachusetts, IIT-Bombay and Desert Research Institute in the US points out that the amount of air pollution exposure data available in India is largely
Delhi government today appealed to the Centre and governments of three neighbouring states to take effective steps for prevention of burning of agriculture residue so as to reduce air pollution level in
Doctors say number of such children has risen sharply over the years owing to increasing air pollution Forty-five-year old Rajesh S., a software professional who resides in BTM Layout, would rather
With every breath, city residents are inhaling miniscule particles of dust, smoke, soot, pollen and soil, also known as suspended particulate matter. The quality of the air in our city is rapidly deteriorating
Gurgaon: Eight months since its official launch in Gurgaon, only 11 net meters installed across the city are connected to the grid and are functioning, even as 54 applications continue to await approval.
The US has said it will urge the World Trade Organisation to enforce the panel and appellate reports that found India's policies "discriminatory" against American solar products. The US Trade Representative
Of India's total 8.6 GW installed solar power capacity, 59 per cent of the pwoer comes from Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh which have seen significant growth. Cumulative solar capacity
Union Ministry of New & Renewal Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned 30000 LED Solar Home Lights and 20013 LED Solar Street Lights for J&K under JNNSM special package against the proposal of 129863 SHLs and 20013
