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Climate Finance Must Be Duty, Not Promise, Says India At G20 Meet

At the G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Cape Town, India urges developed nations to view climate finance as an obligation grounded in equity and shared responsibility, not a matter of discretion   India has called on developed countries to treat climate finance for developing nations as a binding duty rather than a voluntary commitment, urging […]

Indian Solar Firms Rework Supply Chains To Tackle US Tariffs

Manufacturers turn to alternative sourcing hubs to preserve US market access amid new trade barriers Indian solar manufacturers are reconfiguring their global supply chains to retain access to the United States market and cushion the impact of steep import tariffs, senior industry executives told Reuters. The development follows the imposition of tariffs of up to […]

Global CO₂ Levels Reach Record High In 2024, Warns WMO

WMO reports CO₂ concentration at 423.9 ppm in 2024, marking the largest single-year rise since 1957 and signalling mounting challenges for global climate targets Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels surged to a record 423.9 parts per million (ppm) in 2024, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported, marking the largest single-year rise since systematic measurements began […]

China’s Green Expansion In Tibet Stirs Global Alarm Over Ecology & Human Rights

Strategic energy drive in the fragile Himalayan region draws global scrutiny over ecological and human impacts China’s large-scale expansion of renewable energy projects in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) has triggered alarm among environmentalists and human-rights groups, who warn of severe ecological and social consequences in one of the world’s most fragile ecosystems. Over the […]

Delhi Bans Polluting Commercial Vehicles From November

Only cleaner, compliant trucks allowed as Delhi strengthens pollution controls The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) will bar polluting commercial vehicles from entering Delhi starting 1 November 2025, in a bid to tackle the city’s worsening air quality. Only goods vehicles meeting BS-VI standards or running on CNG, LNG, or electricity will be allowed. […]

REI Expo 2025 Set To Mobilise Rs 1,800 Cr For India’s Bioenergy Growth

Event to spotlight bio-energy innovations and policy-driven growth as India deepens its renewable push The upcoming Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2025 is expected to draw fresh investment commitments worth over Rs 1,800 crore into India’s bioenergy sector, according to the Indian Biogas Association (IBA). A dedicated Bio-energy Pavilion, backed by IBA and supported by […]

Delhi Chokes On Post Diwali Smog, Green Crackers Fail To Ease Pollution

Supreme Court allowed green crackers under strict rules, yet Delhi’s air pollution surged, exceeding WHO limits by nearly 15 times New Delhi woke up on Tuesday under a thick blanket of smog, with the city’s air quality plunging into the ‘Very Poor’ category and several districts hitting ‘Severe’, according to the Central Pollution Control Board […]

India Emerges As Key Player In Global Rare Earth Market Amid Clean Energy Surge

With 6 per cent of global reserves, India eyes technological self-reliance and sustainable growth in a billion-dollar REE opportunity India is positioning itself as a credible alternative in the global rare earth element (REE) market, holding an estimated six per cent of the world’s reserves, according to a report by Kotak Mutual Fund. These 17 […]

Central Asian Nations Endorse Six-year Programme To Protect 17 Mammals

CAMI framework prioritises transboundary conservation to tackle poaching, habitat loss, and climate threats across the region Representatives from Central Asian countries have endorsed a six-year work programme under the Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI) to protect 17 iconic mammal species, including the snow leopard, saiga antelope, Bukhara deer, and Persian leopard. CAMI, launched in 2014 […]

DuPont Water Showcases Smart Technologies For Water Reuse

New membrane systems aim to cut energy use and boost water recovery across industries and cities DuPont Water Solutions displayed a range of advanced technologies for efficient water reuse at IFAT India 2025, held from 14 to 16 October at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. The solutions are designed to help industries and urban utilities increase […]