Racist much? Australian daily's cartoon shows Indians eating solar panels!
The said cartoon depicts an emaciated Indian family breaking up solar panels and one person trying to eat them with 'mango chutney'.
Dec 15, 2015, 00:20 AM IST
Paris climate conference extended by a day
The final version of a deal to combat global warming should be presented on Saturday by the French foreign minister, an official said on Friday.
Dec 11, 2015, 16:43 PM IST
Panama isle is nerve center for climate researchers
Barro Colorado is probably the most studied tropical forest in the world and has given scientists many ideas about how forests work in other parts of the world.
Dec 07, 2015, 09:31 AM IST
For climate action, give us cash: India tells rich nations
Developing countries are hamstrung by a poverty-reduction imperative mixed with the expense of energy from renewable sources like wind and water.
Dec 05, 2015, 00:27 AM IST
India to achieve more than its committed INDC target: Javadekar
In the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions announced recently, India had set a target of creating an additional 2.5 to 3 billion (250 crore) tonnes of CO2 equivalent carbon sink.
Dec 04, 2015, 19:42 PM IST
India could play heroic role at Paris talks: Greenpeace
Greenpeace, whose Indian arm has been in tussle with the Modi government over cancellation of its license, said it sees India as a "leader in the coming renewable energy revolution".
Dec 04, 2015, 17:27 PM IST
Policy soon to scarp CVs above 10-year to check pollution: Nitin Gadkari
The government will soon come out with an integrated policy to scrap commercial vehicles that are over 10-year old to check rising pollution but there is no immediate plan to ban trucks and buses above 15 years, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday.
Dec 04, 2015, 16:34 PM IST
Paris Climate Conference: Key developments at COP21
The Paris climate conference will, for the first time in over 20 years of UN negotiations, envisage to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement.
Dec 03, 2015, 20:35 PM IST
'India must work towards meaningful climate deal at Paris'
EcoSikh has been invited by French President Francois Hollande and by the White House this year on consultations on climate change issues for faith perspectives.
Dec 03, 2015, 18:00 PM IST
Honduras, Myanmar, Haiti top risk list: Climate group
Honduras, Myanmar and Haiti were the most afflicted by climate disasters between 1995 and 2014, said the latest edition of the annual index.
Dec 03, 2015, 17:54 PM IST
'India to cut greenhouse gas emission up to 35% by 2030'
India has submitted its INDCs which envisages reduction of carbon intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent from 2005 levels by 2030.
Dec 02, 2015, 22:17 PM IST
Paris pact on water and climate change adaptation announced, India part of coalition
Almost 290 water basin organisations are engaged under the Paris Pact on Water and Climate Change Adaptation.
Dec 02, 2015, 18:56 PM IST
Google opens online window on toll of climate change
With Street View, you can get a window into some of our world`s changing ecosystems, and learn how nonprofit and other organizations are working to keep our planet healthy
Dec 01, 2015, 20:36 PM IST
India needs over $1 trn to adapt to climate change: Study
India as a whole, will experience 1-1.5 degree celsius increase in mean annual air temperature from 2016 to 2045, which could have profound implications for agriculture and crop production.
Dec 01, 2015, 20:23 PM IST
India has set ground rules for Paris climate negotiations: CSE
CSE wants a stable and effective deal and hopes that the provision of fair allocation of carbon space finds clear articulation in the Paris agreement.
Dec 01, 2015, 19:35 PM IST
India to give USD30 mn to boost global solar energy generation
The International Solar Alliance was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Francois Hollande Monday on the sidelines of the 195-nation United Nations climate summit here to tackle climate change.
Dec 01, 2015, 19:28 PM IST
Negotiators kick start marathon talks for climate deal
The Paris climate conference will, for the first time in over 20 years of UN negotiations, aims to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement.
Dec 01, 2015, 19:26 PM IST
Congress bats for political consensus after Modi-Sharif meet
The Congress Party on Monday took strong exception to PM Narendra Modi meeting with his Pak counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the Paris climate conference.
Dec 01, 2015, 10:23 AM IST
Why Paris climate conference is important for the world
As the Paris summit opens, 183 countries have submitted pledges for greenhouse gas (GHG) curbs to the UN.
Nov 30, 2015, 20:47 PM IST
