65 per cent of coal-fired plants in India may not meet environmental norms by 2022: CSE
New and updated assessment by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) finds that a very large number of coal-fired power plants in India continue to …
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Countries Speaking About 2050 Climate Goals Haven’t Done Enough Under Paris Agreement: Javadekar
The countries which are speaking about ambitious climate goals and action for 2050 have not done enough about commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate …
Energy Leaders Outline Next Decade Priorities for Net Zero Carbon Economy
In a report published by Energy Transitions Commission, a coalition of 45 leaders from global energy producers, energy-intensive industries, financial institutions and environmental advocates argued …
BP, Microsoft form strategic partnership to drive digital energy innovation
bp and Microsoft Corp has announced that they have agreed to collaborate as strategic partners to further digital transformation in energy systems and advance the …
Facebook aims to reach net zero emissions for its value chain by 2030
Facebook has announced that apart from reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions by 75 per cent this year, it will achieve net zero emissions for its …
US to rejoin Paris climate deal if Democrats voted to power: Joe Biden
US’s Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has pledged to rejoin the historic Paris Agreement on climate change, if elected to power in the November presidential …
NGT asks PCBs to ensure scientific disposal of hazardous waste by oil refineries
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the state pollution control boards to ensure scientific disposal of hazardous waste by oil refineries. A bench headed …
Consortium Launches Program to Train Next Gen of City Climate Resilience Leaders
A global consortium of universities, cities, community organizations and World Resources Institute launched an initiative to build cities’ capacities to adapt to the impacts of …
We are in a process of creating 10 Aarey forests around Mumbai: Harsh Vaidya, The Tree Box Initiative
The Tree Box Initiative and Rotary Club will attempt a world record on September 20 with a tree plantation event to create a “Mega Man …
Working from Home? These plants can help breathe pollution free air at your home
Early this year when the pandemic forced global lockdowns, one positive – if temporary – upside was a reduction in outdoor air pollution. The pollution …