The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
"With Donald Trump as the president-elect, there is now a big question mark on the survival of the Paris Agreement if the US chooses to opt out of it," added Chandra Bhushan. "With Donald Trump as the president-elect, there is now a big question mark on the survival of the …
NEW DELHI: After being rapped for not adopting any emergency smog control measure, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is preparing an action plan that will be submitted to the Supreme Court on November 25. To draft the plan, the board has depended on the AQI calendar that shows the …
A study by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has identified 41 Indian cities where the air quality is poor. Coupled with water pollution, the resultant health hazards are many. The cost of treating respiratory, cardio-vascular and waterborne ailments can be high and the need of the hour is health …
The Delhi government may move the Supreme Court seeking waiver of the environment compensation charge (ECC) on commercial vehicles entering the Capital in view of the cash crunch being faced by drivers. At a meeting at his residence on Thursday, according to an informed source, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured …
MARRAKECH, Morocco: The International Solar Alliance (ISA), brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, moved to a next level when more than 20 countries, including India, France and Brazil, signed its framework agreement on Tuesday - the first day when it was opened for signature here on side-lines of the UN …
In view of loss of income to daily wage labourers, Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung lifted the ban In view of loss of income to daily wage labourers, Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday lifted the ban on construction activities in Delhi, imposed earlier this month to tackle severe …
Air pollution in the National Capital Region may finally be treated as a common problem, experts said on Thursday as the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the Central and State governments to work together on a comprehensive regional plan. Monitoring strategy While the Supreme Court ordered …
BENGALURU: A dozen vehicles fitted with emission checking equipment will patrol the streets of Bengaluru to crack down on polluting vehicles as authorities are pulling up socks to ensure the IT capital does not go the New Delhi way. The mobile emission testing units are the result of a partnership …
Donald Trump's win may be a bad news for climate action under the Paris Agreement. He had not only repeatedly questioned the science underlying climate change, but also once called it a "hoax" and pledged to pull the United States out of the global climate deal. Though the US under …
Trump has expressed disdain for green initiatives, may pull US out of pacts The election of Donald Trump may see climate negotiators go into crisis mode. The concerns stem from Trump’s various statements — such as his 2012 tweet, “The concept of global warming was created by and for the …
Various sessions including that on sustainable lifestyles and climate justice was organised at the Indian pavilion at the ongoing climate change summit in Marrakech which registered a heavy footfall on the first day. After inaugurating the pavilion yesterday, Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave had also shared his thoughts on …
NEW DELHI: There is a renewed interest in biomass power plants, which can not only generate electricity but also help dispose of — in a carbon-neutral manner — agriculture waste, burning of which in Punjab and Haryana is partly blamed for the alarming levels of pollution Delhi is experiencing. Minister …
NEW DELHI: The air quality continued to remain "severe" despite improved wind speed on Tuesday. In fact CPCB recorded a higher air quality index (AQI) of 432 compared to 423 on Monday. Experts said levels are still high because they had peaked to "very severe" level and dispersion may take …
Authorities in New Delhi began revoking licences for thousands of older diesel vehicles on Tuesday and halted construction work on the underground rail network, as air pollution remained several times over the safety limit despite easing from Monday. The measures were the latest attempt to lift a thick haze of …
At the end of the court hearing, the Centre sought 48 hours to come up with a plan to tackle air pollution in the city A day after emergency measures were activated by the Delhi government to tackle the alarming levels of pollution, the apex court sought a response from …
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to come up with a plan within 48 hours to deal with high levels of pollution and smog in the National Capital. During a hearing of a petition filed by Sunita Narain of the Centre for Science and Environment CSE), the apex …
IN A meeting held on Monday, Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung directed the Delhi Police to be the “field workers core to implementing the decisions” taken to mitigate pollution levels in the city. The meeting was attended by all civic agency heads, the Delhi Police, the Delhi Cabinet ministers and environmentalists …
Experts weigh in on Clinton and Trump's stance on the Paris Climate deal On November 4, the 2015 Paris climate deal came into force, marking the first time nearly 200 governments, including India, agreed on legally binding limits to global temperature rises. The United States (US) being the second largest …
Lauding the Delhi government's announcement of taking emergency steps to tackle the severe air pollution, a green body on Sunday said these will need strict enforcement and vehicle restraint measures, including odd-even scheme, for effective impact. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said for enduring impact, the government must also …
Pollution levels on Saturday were the worst in the season so far. Facing its worst spell of persistent smog in nearly two decades, the Capital’s air quality slipped to ‘hazardous’ levels on Saturday. Low wind speed and high moisture content ensured that the city remained blanketed in thick smog through …
