IIMC permitted to chop 29 trees, will install rooftop solar on new building
The Supreme Court has allowed the Indian Institute of Mass Communication to cut 29 trees for construction of a new building for the academic and …
Climate
PepsiCo pledges net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
PepsiCo, Inc. has announced plans to more than double its climate goal, targeting a reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain …
ITC aims to meet 100 percent of energy needs from renewable sources by 2030
ITC Limited has set itself the target to meet 100% of purchased grid electricity requirements from renewable sources by 2030. In line with its philosophy …
The year 2020 was the eighth warmest year for India on record since 1901
The Climate Research and Services (CRS)of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Statement on Climate of India during 2020. The annual mean land …
Strict implementation of RFID system at 13 toll plazas of Delhi to fight Air Pollution
The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system was set-up at 13 Toll Plazas in Delhi to control vehicular pollution from commercial vehicles entering Delhi. These 13 …
International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches in India
Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on Monday virtually hoisted the international blue flags in 8 beaches across the country. India secured …
India only major country set to achieve Paris Agreement targets: PM Modi
India is the only major country which is moving in the right direction to achieve the targets of the Paris Agreement, said Prime Minister Narendra …
Air Pollution Killed 1.7 Million Indians, loss of 1.4 per cent of the GDP : Study
The economic loss due to premature deaths and morbidity from air pollution was ₹ 2,60,000 crore or 1.4 per cent of the GDP in India in 2019, …
Air Quality Commission directs industries in Delhi to switch over to PNG
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas reviewed the progress of switching over of Industries operating in Delhi to Piped Natural …
Joe Biden announces nominees for key climate and energy posts to enact ‘ambitious’ plan
US President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday announced his nominees for key climate and energy posts, including New Mexico Representative Deb Haaland for interior secretary and former …