Day: November 1, 2024
CoP 29: A crucial turning point in the global climate fight
CoP 29 is expected to push concrete action on climate finance, both to enable an accelerated trajectory to Net Zero and provide necessary financing for adaptation. In addition, the Loss and Damage Fund, which aims to help developing nations deal with climate-induced disasters, has received…
EU greenhouse gas emissions saw 'huge' drop in 2023
Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU fell by eight percent in 2023 -- among the biggest drops in decades -- new data showed Thursday, though the bloc remains in a race against time to meet its ambitious climate goals. Of the world's four largest greenhouse gas emitters the EU has made by far the most…
Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor'; other cities also affected
At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks.
Thiruvananthapuram wins global award for sustainable development
It is a global initiative led by UN-Habitat and Shanghai municipality, specifically targeting cities. The award is dedicated to recognising the outstanding progress and achievements of cities and municipalities in the implementation of the ‘2030 agenda' as well as ‘New Urban Agenda'.
PM Suryaghar Yojana: Rooftop solar capacity surges over 50pc in just 6 months
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was approved on February 29 with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore. The programme aims to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity. It will also empower residential households to generate their own electricity.