MIT chemists develops way to recycle tough plastics
Thermosets, which include epoxies, polyurethanes, and rubber used for tires, are found in many products that have to be durable and heat-resistant, such as cars …
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India-EU To Step Up Cooperation In Climate Change, Science And Technology, Space
India and the European Union on Wednesday resolved to step up cooperation in environment and climate change and extend the ambit of collaboration in the …
US Democratic candidate Joe Biden unveils USD 2 trillion climate plan
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has unveiled a USD 2 trillion proposal to boost investment in clean energy and combat the global warming as he …
Warning: global temperature likely to exceed 1.5 degree in five years: WMO
The annual mean global temperature is likely to be at least 1° Celsius above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900) in each of the coming five years (2020-2024) …
Investors reaching out for new tools to measure climate change risk
In the twilight years of past civilisations, astrologers would scour the heavens for signs of impending calamity. In an era where climate change is eroding …
Sharp spurt in clean energy innovation needed to reach climate goals: IEA
According to a report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA)–a major acceleration in clean energy innovation is needed for the countries and companies around …
Pollution by power plant in Kanpur: NGT directs panel to submit report on the plea
The National Green Tribunal Thursday formed a committee and directed it to submit a report on a plea alleging air pollution and water pollution by …
Global warming biggest threat to tropical plants: Study
UNSW’s new study finds that because of global warming half of the world’s tropical plant species may struggle to germinate by 2070. Tropical plants closer to …
Companies Urged to Fortify Supply Chains from Climate Change Disruption
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) and HSBC released a new report today urging companies to prepare supply chains for the risk of climate change disruptions that …
Amazon to launch $2 bln venture capital fund to reduce impact of climate change: WSJ
Amazon.com Inc will launch a $2 billion internal venture capital fund that will focus on technology investments to reduce the impact of climate change, the …