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Climate battle will succeed or fail based on developments in Asia: UNBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 5, 2019
The battle to combat climate change will "succeed or fail" based on what happens in Asia, where growing energy needs are increasing demand for fossil fuels, UN officials said. The United Nations... Read more.. Subject Tags: Climate Change |
Air pollution levels rise by 30% in India as farmers align to new groundwater depletion policyBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 2, 2019
A new groundwater conservation policy in northwestern India is increasing air pollution in the already haze- and smog-filled area, new research reports. The problem is caused by how water-use... Read more.. |
Gandhi Global Solar Yatra reaches KanpurBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 26, 2019
The Gandhi Global Solar Yatra (GGSY), kickstarted by Professor Chetan Singh Solanki of IIT-Bombay, reached Kanpur on Wednesday. As a part of his yatra, Prof Solanki also interacted with the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Climate Change , energy access , energy consumption , energy generation , Gandhi Global Solar Yatra (GGSY) |
As India's tribals await SC hearing, IPCC recognises forest dwellers’ role in climate change mitigationBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 23, 2019
Recognising land tenures of indigenous communities and their management rights over forests can help tackle climate change, according to a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change... Read more.. |
Driving Sustainable Development Via ‘Green’ WindowsBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 22, 2019
As the development dreams of emerging nations such as India hasten urbanisation, it inadvertently leaves a higher carbon trail, increasing global warming. Although development can’t be stopped,... Read more.. |
Rapid Urbanisation and Deforestation are Warming up the State of Odisha, finds studyBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 18, 2019
It is no secret that the planet's temperature is increasing. If it continues unabated, India will be among one of the worst-hit countries with frequent floods and droughts. Most parts of... Read more.. Subject Tags: Climate Change , deforestation , global warming , greenhouse gas emissions , ISRO , Sustainable Development |
Deforestation plus climate change equals dead end for wildlifeBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2019
Climate change combined with galloping tropical deforestation is cutting off wildlife from life-saving cooler climes, heightening the risk of extinction, researchers said Monday. Less than two-... Read more.. |
Strategic partnering for Climate and Clean AirBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2019
India has formally joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), becoming the 65th country to join the partnership, following through on a commitment made by the country’s Minister for... Read more.. |
One Climate Crisis Disaster Occurs Every Week, U.N. Official WarnsBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2019
Top United Nations official has issued a stark warning regarding climate change, pointing out that “lower-impact” climate crisis disasters capable of causing death, displacement and suffering... Read more.. |
United Nations Asks Business Leaders To Set Tougher Emissions Reduction Targets To Fight Climate ChangeBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 25, 2019
Amidst growing public concerns about climate change that have led to a number of protests around the world and despite the constant warnings from environmentalists, greenhouse gas emissions have... Read more.. Subject Tags: carbon emissions reduction , Climate Action Tracker , Climate Change , Mahindra & Mahindra , Paris Agreement , The United Nations (UN) , UNGC |