Air pollution increases risk of COVID-19, deaths: Study
Air pollution in Bengaluru is linked to the loss of an estimated 6,300 lives in the first half of 2020 and 3.7 per cent decline …
Climate
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) …
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 …
Austria to support purchase of electric cars with 5,000 euros
In a bid to propel green mobility in the county, Austria will support the purchase of electric cars with 5,000 euros from July, Economy Minister …
Despite green pledges, Amazon’s carbon footprint grew 15 per cent
Amazon said Tuesday that its carbon footprint rose 15 per cent last year, even as it launched initiatives to reduce its harm on the environment. …
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 …
Adani Green Energy planning to raise upto USD 12 bn via green bond sales: Report
Adani Green Energy is reportedly planning sale green bonds over the next four to five years to raise up to $12 billion. It will be …
DU to set up School of Climate Change and Sustainability
The Delhi University will be setting up a School of Climate Change and Sustainability (DSCC&S) under the Institute of Eminence Scheme, which will take up …