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Environmental groups challenge decision to revoke basis of climate regulations
US President Donld Trump has said he believes climate change is a...
Trump’s repeal of climate rule opens a ‘new front’ for litigation
President Donald Trump The Environmental Protection Agency is set...
World’s biggest companies cause $28 trillion in climate damage: Study
Everybody's asking the same question: What can we actually claim about who has caused this? said Dartmouth climate scientist Justin Mankin, co-author of the study. And that really comes down to a thermodynamic question of can we trace climate hazards and/or their...
Snow persistence in Hindu Kush hits 23-year low south Asia’s water security at risk: Report
``To tackle this regional snow crisis and the challenges it creates for long-term food, water and energy resilience, we urgently need to embrace a paradigm shift toward science-based, forward-looking policies and foster renewed regional cooperation for transboundary...
Amaravati set to become world’s first fully renewable-powered city
With an ambitious plan to harness 2,700 megawatts (MW) of green energy, the city aims to meet all its electricity needs through sustainable sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, officials said Vijayawada: Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to...
China tightens regulations on battery-powered vehicles for higher safety standards
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Monday issued a set of technical standards for the batteries in electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, which make up more than half of new car sales in the country China is tightening regulations on...
India urges global support for small farmers amid climate change, price challenges
"We cannot leave smallholders to fight these challenges alone. They need our policy support," Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, describing agriculture as not merely an economic activity but a source of "livelihood, food, and dignity" for millions New...
Govt plans to ease nuclear liability laws to attract foreign firms, sources say
A draft law prepared by the department of atomic energy removes a key clause in the Civil Nuclear Liability Damage Act of 2010 that exposes suppliers to unlimited liability for accidents. The draft law also proposes a lower liability cap on small reactor operators at...
Madras High Court bans 28 plastic products in Western Ghats
The bench directed the Tamil Nadu government to issue a notification under the Motor Vehicles Act stipulating a condition that no vehicle shall be used for the transportation/distribution of banned items in the Western Ghats, which includes the Nilgiris and...
Sebi to review ESG disclosures for listed firms: Chairman
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman, Sebi The review, which follows concerns raised by Indian industry on reporting requirements on environment, labour and other issues that it believes are onerous, could focus on easing disclosures for smaller firms, a source familiar with...
Electric vehicle registrations rise 17 pc in FY25: SIAM
Total electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the country reached 1.97 million units in FY25 against 1.68 million units in FY2023-24, posting a growth of 17 per cent New Delhi: Electric vehicle registrations in the country increased 17 per cent to 19.7 lakh units last...
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...