UN climate conference to Donald Trump: `We count on your pragmatism`
A UN climate conference Friday appealed to the "pragmatism" of president-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened to pull the US out of a global pact to rein in global warming.
Nov 18, 2016, 22:46 PM IST
John Kerry talks about India thrice at UN climate meet
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday mentioned India thrice in his speech at a global climate meet -- highlighting its growing investments in renewable technologies, draughts and growing pollution.
Nov 17, 2016, 00:31 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 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
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
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
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
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
200 expressways closed as China is blanketed by polluted smog
The heavy smog is likely to continue in the morning, according to the provincial meteorological centre.
Nov 30, 2015, 17:31 PM IST
