Six-fold rise in renewables must to limit temperature rise: Report
Increasing the pace of global renewable energy adoption by at least a factor of six — critical for meeting energy-related emission reduction needs of the … Read more
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India, Spain, Morocco and Iraq faces the risk of shrinking reservoirs, Taps may dry up
A new early warning satellite system has revealed that India along with Spain, Morocco and Iraq faces the risk of shrinking reservoirs that can lead … Read more
UN maritime agency holds meeting aimed at curbing greenhouse emissions from ships
The UN maritime agency is holding a weeklong meeting aimed at curbing emissions from ships. Environmental activists say that while shipping contributes only 2-3 per … Read more
NGO threatens to take Shell to court if it does not stop destruction of the climate
Friends of the Earth Netherlands has announced that it will take Shell to court if it does not act on demands to stop its destruction … Read more
Climate change could raise food shortage globally: University of Exeter
Weather extremes caused by climate change could raise the risk of food shortage globally, a study that looked at data from 122 countries suggests. Researchers … Read more
Bucknell Asks For ‘All Hands On Deck’ To Address Climate Change
What can we do now? That simple but compelling question was at the heart of the sixth annual Bucknell Sustainability Symposium, held March 19–23 on campus. … Read more
China reaches 2020 carbon emission target three years ahead of schedule
China reached its 2020 carbon emission target three years ahead of schedule with the help of the country’s carbon trading system according to Xie Zhenhua, … Read more
Climate Change Could Force Over 140 Million to Migrate Within Countries by 2050: World Bank
The worsening impacts of climate change in three densely populated regions of the world could see over 140 million people move within their countries’ borders … Read more
Stakeholders discusses market mechanism under Paris Climate Agreement
A stakeholder consultation workshop to discuss market mechanism under the Paris Climate Agreement was held on Sunday. Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement includes … Read more
India and UK launched joint research projects on clean water, energy
India and the UK have launched joint research projects on water quality and energy demand reduction, the government today informed Lok Sabha. Minister of State … Read more