US updates NDC, plans to cut emissions 61-66% below 2005 levels by 2035 
Climate change can impact vaccine efficacy, safety and access: Study 
India is on track to meet its 2030 clean energy goals: Report 
Rising drought and aridity leading to higher internal migration globally: Study 
Not just surviving: Finding breathing room for India’s cities to thrive 
Amid China’s slowdown, India’s to be the key market for oil and gas: Report 
Google announces $20B renewable energy project for powering data centres 
Indian makes it mandatory for industry to use locally made solar cells by 2026 
Polluting industries won’t need dual approvals before setting up operations 
India eases forest rules to boost exploration of minerals 
Global climate plans still off track ahead of COP26, warns UN
Current NDCs will lead to 16% increase in GHG emissions by 2030, says UN report,…
Archive for September 2021
44 countries have no plans for new coal plants, China to stop overseas coal funding
A new report found that 76% of the world’s planned coal capacity since the signing…
India: Ola scooters sell 4 units/sec to set record, to be built only by women
India’s Ola Electric — a subsidiary of ride hailing service Ola — posted an automotive…
2021 to be the second-largest year for India’s rooftop solar after 2018?
A spike in residential rooftop solar installations increased the overall rooftop solar capacity by 53%….
WHO releases revised air quality standards pushing countries to tighten norms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released revised and more stringent global Air Quality guidelines. In…
China commits to stop building coal projects abroad
Chinese president Xi Jinping announced his country will not build any new coal-fired power projects…
IMD predicts delay in monsoon withdrawal as India records 27% excess rain in September
The monsoon season refuses to end in India. Its withdrawal, which usually begins by September…
Is climate finance the antidote to the trust deficit looming over COP 26?
A lack of trust between the developed and developing world, largely over issues of equity…
Increased heat-drought combinations induced by climate change could damage crops: Study
While previous studies identified the danger to crops from global warming, this study focused on…
WHO revises AQ standards: Experts say India must tighten own limits swiftly and strictly
Limits have been reduced to less than half for six key pollutants; new guidelines clear…
