Can China keep its climate promises and source 20% energy from renewables by 2030?
China can easily meet its Paris climate pledge to peak its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, but sourcing 20 per cent of its energy needs …
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BSES urges consumers to ‘switch off’ during Earth Hour on March 30
Delhi: Power distribution company BSES on Monday urged its over 42 lakh consumers to “switch off” during Earth Hour on March 30, a symbolic initiative …
Piyush Goyal, Dr Harsh Vardhan among 7 Indians in ‘World’s 100 Most Influential People in Climate Policy for 2019’
Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Dr Harsh Vardhan are among the seven Indians who have been named in the ‘World’s 100 Most Influential People in …
NGT acts tough on air pollution, directs 6 states to submit action plan by April 30
The National Green Tribunal has directed six states to submit by April 30 action plans for bringing air quality standards within the prescribed norms, failing …
When compared to firecrackers, vehicles appear to cause more pollution: SC
The Supreme Court Tuesday asked why people were “running after” the firecracker industry when it seems vehicles are a “bigger” source of pollution. The top …
Govt approval to Khurja Coal Plant is a step back in tackling Air Pollution: Greenpeace India
Greenpeace India on Thursday said the government’s approval for setting up 1320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh is …
Trump’s environmental deregulatory agenda could boost CO2 emissions by 200 mln tons a year: study
The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at the NYU School of Law announced the release of a Special Report detailing the extensive climate change and public …
Air pollution claims 7 million lives each year: UN expert
Air pollution, both outside and inside homes, is a silent and prolific killer responsible for the premature death of seven million people each year, including …
Who Is Greta Thunberg And What Is #SchoolStrike4Climate?
Greta Thunberg is 16 year old Swidish Climate activist She has been fanatically reading and researching climate change for seven years and since last summer, …
Majority of air pollution deaths in India due to diesel vehicles emission: Study
As much as two thirds of deaths from air pollution in India can be attributed to exhaust emissions from diesel vehicles, which were responsible for …