Who is emitting
As per analysis of the Washington DC-based global research organisation World Resources Institute (WRI) for 2011, China, comprising almost 20 per cent of the world’s population, was the world’s leading
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Global emissions
In 2013, the Netherlands Environmental Agency (NEA) jointly with the European Commission (EC) published a report on global carbon emissions. One of the major highlights of the report was that 2012 was
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Extreme weather events
There has been evidence since 1950 of changes in climate extremes. Observed changes in climate extremes reflect the influence of anthropogenic climate change in addition to natural climate variability,
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Agriculture & Forestry
Agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) is a broad category of emissions that has been used by the IPCC since 2006. It widely used in national greenhouse gas inventories and combines two previously
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Summer ozone and heat wave: Data analysis
Delhi has witnessed significant ozone build-up this summer, adding to the public health risk -- shows a latest analysis done by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). Building up to the World Environment
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World Cancer Factsheet
Cancer is a leading cause of disease worldwide. An estimated 12.7 million new cancer cases occurred in 2008. Lung, female breast, colorectal and stomach cancers accounted for 40% of all cases diagnosed
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A trickle called assistance
Finances for environmental infrastructure is waning, especially in the water supply sector
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No sewage system in place
Indian rivers will remain filthy because cities plan for water, not sewage
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National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance: Need for greater focus on environmental spread
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) arises when microorganisms such as bacteria survive exposure to a drug that would normally kill them or stop their growth. AMR is globally recognized as an emerging public
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Energy access and renewable energy: fact sheet
Energy access in rural India has been a development priority for the government for many decades. However, 45 per cent of rural households lack access to electricity. Around 700 million people depend on
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In the US
The public transport system is rendered irrelevant
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Wet clothes
New method of measuring water footprint shows cotton is a guzzler
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Fact sheet: stepping up international action on climate change the road to Copenhagen
Climate change is today widely recognized as one of mankind
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Setting up a Green Bank: a solution to India's clean energy finance barriers
Governments around the world have taken different approaches to establish green banks. While each green bank has been set up in a unique context with differing obstacles and circumstances, certain steps
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Agriculture and forestry
Agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) is a broad category of emissions that has been used by the IPCC since 2006. It widely used in national greenhouse gas inventories and combines two previously
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Energy efficiency of appliances
According to the Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association, consumer electronics and appliances in India is a 45,000-crore-rupee industry. A report prepared by the association this
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Extreme Weather Events
There has been evidence since 1950 of changes in climate extremes. Observed changes in climate extremes reflect the influence of anthropogenic climate change in addition to natural climate variability,
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Energy and energy access: Northeast India
The Northeast region of the country has a total installed capacity of 3,550.02 mega-watts (MW) for electricity generation. Fossil fuels—gas, coal and diesel—capacity combined contributes to 57.6 per cent
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Urban mobility in Kathmandu: status and trends
This factsheet provides information on existing status and scenario of urban transport system in Kathmandu Valley and provides recommendation to make it more efficient, accessible, equitable and sustainable.
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Medium-term coal market report 2014: executive summary
With increasing appetite for coal-fired power, India will be the world’s second largest coal consumer according to this International Energy Agency (IEA) report released on 15 Dec 2014.