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Nearly 24 lakh households have adopted rooftop solar as of December 2025 under PM Surya Ghar
Over the past decade, India has seen a sharp rise in solar...
Deadly floods’ $20 billion toll shows Asia’s rising climate risk
“Climate change is undeniably fueling more severe flooding in...
Biden to permanently ban new offshore oil and gas exploration in some US coastal waters
US President Joe Biden The move is certain to complicate President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitions to drive more domestic energy production. Unlike other executive actions that can be easily undone, Biden’s planned declaration is rooted in a 72-year-old law that gives...
Morgan Stanley to leave sector climate coalition
"These exits reveal the inadequacy of voluntary commitments and underscore the urgent need for state-level leadership and regulation," Vanessa Fajans-Turner, executive director of Environmental Advocates NY, said in a statement LONDON: Investment bank Morgan Stanley...
High nitrate levels in groundwater threaten public health in 440 districts: Report
Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu had over 40 per cent of samples above the limit while there was high contamination in samples from -- Maharashtra at 35.74 per cent, Telangana at 27.48 per cent, Andhra Pradesh at 23.5 per cent and Madhya Pradesh at 22.58 per cent...
India cut GDP emission intensity by 36 pc during 2005-2020 Govt report
India continues to decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions. Between 2005 and 2020, the emission intensity of India's GDP declined 36 per cent, India's fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...
NGT kept close watch on environmental concerns, issued several orders in 2024
The maintenance of the pristine sanctity of venerated rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, particularly in the light of the upcoming Mahakumbh in Prayagraj was another concern before the green body New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal dealt with a wide range of...
2024 missed the climate moment but all’s not lost
Fossil fuels are the main culprit, accounting for over 75 per cent of global GHG emissions, but ditching them for renewable energy is easier said than done, especially for poor countries in the Global South. They depend on them for jobs and cheap energy, and lack...
Climate change risks impacting financial system, need India-specific data: RBI’s Dy Gov
“Over the last few years, we have taken several incremental measures in this direction. It started with the setting up a dedicated group within the Bank to assess climate change risks and foster a robust ecosystem for sustainable finance,” said Reserve Bank of India...
Some infectious diseases saw a huge surge in 2024
“The resurgence of preventable and climate-sensitive illnesses highlights the importance of adhering to preventive measures while advancing innovation to address diseases,” said Kristan Piroeva, an analyst at Airfinity, and called for global data sharing, surveillance...
NGT calls for safe disposal system of used solar panels, asks govt’s reply
The matter was raised through a letter petition highlighting the environmental risks posed by discarded panels and the need for an organized system for their proper handling and management. As solar panels become increasingly popular, particularly in rural areas,...
Govt asks GSI to redefine TN tungsten mine block, exclude biodiversity site
The statement came in the wake of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel the award of tungsten mining rights in Madurai district. Stalin had asserted that the state government will not allow mining there considering aspects...