Climate change and pathogenic diseases

Brewing trouble: Climate change can aggravate threat of pathogenic diseases

The threat of more than half of pathogenic diseases such as malaria, dengue, and pneumonia can be worsened by climate change, shows study. Read more »
ESG reporting

Climate change: India sets tough emission targets for 2030

Climate change menace: As the world’s third largest carbon polluter, India has finally decided to amp up its existing climate targets meaning the country will work harder to curb its planet-warming emissions. Read more »
Extreme weather events

Climate change: From Paris to Sydney, extreme weather events send out dire warning

Extreme weather events: Parts of the world are experiencing unprecedented heat beating all-time highs in at least a half-dozen countries this summer. Read more »
global warming and methane emissions

Vicious circle: Global warming increases methane emissions, says study

Methane concentration in atmosphere is on the rise as global warming causes higher emissions, slows removal of greenhouse gas. Read more »
ESG reporting

Climate change: India faces credit downgrades for slow global warming steps

Inability to take effective steps to mitigate climate change will lead to higher borrowing costs, impacting the financial position of several emerging economies. Read more »
The world earth day

Earth Day 2022: India must invest in effective enforcement of environment laws

Earth Day 2022 must be seen as an opportunity to address the shortcomings that stop it from performing better on key parameters. Read more »
climate change and fossil fuel industry

Climate change: IPCC report 2022 an indictment of fossil fuel industry

The third and final climate change report by IPCC highlights the influence of fossil fuel industry that could derail efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read more »
facebook and climate change denial

Facebook algorithm promotes disinformation on climate change: Study

Facebook serves disinformation to climate change sceptics, pushing them to communities that oppose climate action, says study. Read more »
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UNEA agreement on plastic pollution a landmark

The United Nations Environment Assembly has reached an agreement to bring in a binding global treaty by 2024 to end plastic pollution. Read more »
climate change warning

Climate change: IPCC report warns of closing window of opportunity

Without drastic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, several parts of the world including areas in India will become unlivable due to the impact of climate change. Read more »