The statement came in the wake of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K...
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European Central Bank plans insurance for climate risks
One part of the plan is a voluntary public-private reinsurance...
GST Council to set up GoM to look into Andhra’s demand for 1 pc calamity cess
The GoM in January 2019 decided to approve the levy of 1 per cent...
Lok Sabha passes dill to promote non-fossil fuels
It also seeks to introduce new concepts such as carbon trading and mandate the use of non-fossil sources to ensure faster decarbonisation of the Indian economy and help achieve sustainable development goals in line with the Paris Agreement The amendments also seek to...
Revamped plan to check air pollution in Delhi-NCR to come into force from October 1
If the situation turns ''severe'' (Stage III), authorities will have to enforce a ban on construction and demolition activities in NCR, except on essential projects (like railways, metros, airports, ISBTs, national security/defense-related projects of national...
Giraffes, parrots, and oak trees, among many species facing extinction
“Sustainable use is when biodiversity and ecosystem functioning are maintained while contributing to human well-being. By continuing to use these resources unsustainably, we are not just risking the loss and damage of these species’ populations; we are affecting our...
Climate change making prediction difficult for weather agencies across world: IMD DG
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra,IMD, Director General The IMD is providing forecasts for 1,096 cities and towns, up from 350 stations in 2019. On climate change increasing the fragility of the Himalayas, he said, ''Climate change is a fact and we need to plan all our activities...
Yamuna pollution: NGT imposes cost of Rs 100 cr on Noida authority, Rs 50 cr on DJB
''Pending consideration of action against other authorities and final accountability of NOIDA Authority and DJB, they are directed to deposit respectively a sum of Rs 100 crore and Rs 50 crore in a separate account with CPCB towards interim compensation to be utilized...
WMO reports decrease in likelihood of severe Atlantic hurricane season ahead
Over the past 50 years, every single day, they have caused on average 43 deaths and $78 million in damages, according to WMO statistics from 1970-2019 However, based on the data, death tolls have fallen dramatically. This development is thanks to improvements in...
Climate change: Cabinet approves India’s updated nationally determined contributions
According to the updated NDC, India now stands committed to reducing emissions intensity of its GDP by 45 per cent by 2030, from 2005 level, and achieving about 50 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by...
‘Heat wave also pushed food inflation”: Crisil
''The heat wave was the key domestic factor responsible for pushing up food prices this year,'' it said, pointing to a 2020 RBI study which said macroeconomic impact of climate change on food inflation has been statistically significant for India over the past two...
India used far less than its share of global carbon budget: Govt
Ashwini Kumar Choubey,Union Minister of State for Environment "Our per capita emissions are 1.96 tonnes which is less than one-third of the world's per capita GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions and our annual emissions in 2016 are only about 5 per cent of the global...
Banks’ climate risk assessment to include their reputational risks:RBI
Regulated entities (REs) should address financial risks arising from climate change and environmental degradation, through its risk management framework, in line with Board-approved risk appetite statement, risk management strategy and business plan, said the RBI...