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 … Read more
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) … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Fly ash polluting air, Bokaro committee to look into charges
Villagers around Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) have registered their complaint and are protesting against the fly ash pollution in the air caused the dumpers carrying … Read more
Climate fund targets USD 2.5 bln in clean energy investment for SE Asia
A new climate fund backed by philanthropic donors is aiming to trigger $2.5 billion of clean energy investment in Southeast Asia and aid the region’s … Read more
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. … Read more
Ramky Enviro launches solid waste management plant at Sakri, Raipur
Ramky Enviro Engineers Limited (REEL) has launched what it touts to be Chhattisgarh’s largest solid waste management plant with a capacity of managing 700 tons … Read more
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 … Read more