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Munich Re and Germany’s KfW Development Bank launch a state-backed geothermal risk insurance
Geothermal power is an abundant energy source that can provide...
Total global insured losses in 2025 at $107 billion, 24% lower than $141 billion recorded in 2024
Balz Grollimund, Swiss Re's Head Catastrophe Perils, says: "We are...
Delhi’s ‘old car no fuel’ policy to kick in soon, fuel stations get cameras to scan vehicles
In March, the Delhi government unveiled its plans that fuel pumps in the national capital will not provide petrol and diesel to vehicles older than 15 and 10 years, respectively. The city has 500 fuel refilling stations New Delhi: With 477 fuel refilling stations in...
Vedanta asked to pay Rs 71 cr over fly ash effluent
"The issue pertains to allegation for unauthorised disposal of fly ash. The Member Secretary… requested the company to deposit the environmental compensation of Rs 71,16,53,320," Vedanta has said in a filing to BSE. New Delhi: Vedanta has said that State Pollution...
Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping
The agreement, reached with the United States notably absent, is expected to be formally adopted at an October meeting to take effect in 2027. The IMO, which regulates international shipping, also set a marine fuel standard to phase in cleaner fuels Many of the...
Trump issues order to block climate change laws
U.S. President Donald Trump The order directed the U.S. attorney general to identify state laws that address climate change, ESG initiatives, environmental justice and carbon emissions, and to take action to block them Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump issued an...
India needs to keep a watch on cybersecurity, climate change and system-wide contagion risks: IMF report
IMF report suggested enhanced data coverage with better granularity for mapping climate-related financial risks in India It acknowledges India’s insurance sector is strong and growing with a significant presence in both life and general insurance. The sector has...
Developing countries’ climate targets at risk without enough finance from developed world India
Together, BRICS nations account for 47 per cent of the world’s population and contribute around 36 per cent of global GDP in purchasing power parity terms. By 2050, BRICS will play a key role in the energy sector, with 54 per cent of global oil production, 53 per cent...
India saw massive 3,580 pc growth in solar power capacity in 10 years: Pralhad Joshi
“This magnificent facility embodies the spirit of India and stands in the form of India's growing expertise in the global renewable energy scenario. The plant will not only cater to local needs but also position India as a major exporter of advanced solar...
Mandate 15-20 green space allocation for infra projects CII-GBC report
The study assesses critical indicators including green spaces, transportation, power supply, water management, air pollution, waste management, and flooding among others Chennai: A report prepared by the Confederation of Indian Industry's Green Business Centre...
More than 60pc wheat area sown under climate resilient varieties Govt in Rajya Sabha
"…Out of total wheat area planted in the country during 2024-25, more than 60 per cent of wheat area is under climate resilient varieties. These climate-resilient varieties show less reduction in yield under stress environments," he added. New Delhi: The government on...
ING first globally important bank to meet climate watchdog
“As the first global systemically important bank with a validated science-based target, ING is showing how large financial institutions can support climate stabilization in the real economy,” Nate Aden, head of Financial Standards at the Science-Based Targets...