Union Cabinet clears Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol: India to phase out harmful gases that deplete Ozone layer
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, gave its approval for HFC phase-down which is expected to prevent greenhouse gas emissions. A national strategy for phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons will be developed after required consultation with all the industry stakeholders by 2023.
Aug 19, 2021, 11:12 AM IST
It's scorching! July 2021 is officially the HOTTEST month ever
July 2021 has officially been declared as the hottest month ever since records began 142 years ago. Data further points out that it is quite likely that 2021 will rank among the 10 warmest years on record.
Aug 14, 2021, 11:26 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Global warming, incidents of landslides early warnings of catastrophic disaster?
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Wednesday (August 11) discussed the issue of climate change which, if not dealt with appropriately now, could potentially result in a catastrophic disaster.
Aug 11, 2021, 23:51 PM IST
DNA: Climate change is behind the danger of landslides in India?
Floods in Maharashtra and North Bihar, landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh, excessive rainfall in two districts of Goa and Uttarakhand, all collectively indicate an increasing intensity of extreme weather events in the Indian landscape. This is the reason why we can no longer ignore the impact of climate change, experts warn.
Aug 11, 2021, 21:56 PM IST
Climate Change: 12 Indian cities may drown in future due to rise in sea level
The climate change report by the IPCC said global warming is dangerously close to spiralling out of control and it could result in rising sea levels across the world, including India. This, as a result, could lead to the submersion of several coastal regions of Earth. Here's how the top cities of India are going to be affected by rising in temperature in the coming years.
Aug 11, 2021, 21:38 PM IST
Several cities including Mumbai, Chennai can go underwater, warns new IPCC report
A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on climate change has a serious warning for India and several other countries.
Aug 11, 2021, 12:16 PM IST
Global warming dangerously close to spiralling out of control, says UN climate change report
UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the report as a "code red for humanity".
Aug 10, 2021, 12:22 PM IST
UN unveils landmark report on climate change | Global Warming | Climate Emergency | Wildfire
A UN’s climate panel delivered their starkest warning yet about the deepening climate emergency, with some of the changes already set in motion thought to be “irreversible” for centuries to come.
Aug 09, 2021, 19:22 PM IST
Extreme sea level events could happen every year by end of this century, claims new IPCC report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) 'Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis' said every region in the world is witnessing irreversible changes in climate due to human influence.
Aug 09, 2021, 15:10 PM IST
Saudi Arabia invites PM Narendra Modi for Middle East Green Initiative Summit
Middle East Green Initiative, along with Saudi Green Initiative was announced in March of this year by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Jul 31, 2021, 18:01 PM IST
India critical partner in the region, says US State Department ahead of Blinken’s visit to the country
Blinken is the 2nd Biden Administration official to visit Delhi this year, after United States Secretary of Defense, General (Retd.) Lloyd J. Austin. This will also be his 4th meeting with EAM Jaishankar, after meetings in London, Washington, and Italy.
Jul 24, 2021, 08:56 AM IST
Landslide in Japan, drought in America, severe heat in Canada, 'games' of season
Weather is playing its own game around the world. Where once there used to be severe cold, today people are losing their lives due to heat, somewhere there is a situation of drought and somewhere there is an influx of water. Watch this special report
Jul 03, 2021, 22:22 PM IST
Antarctica logged record temperature of 18.3 degrees Celsius, says UN agency report
This new record high of 18.3 degrees Celsius on the Antarctic continent was recorded on February 6, 2020 at the Esperanza Research Station (Argentina).
Jul 02, 2021, 08:54 AM IST
Pakistan's Jacobabad broils in world’s highest temperatures, fatal for human body
Jacobabad, a city in the Sindh province of Pakistan is known for its fierce heat, but recent research has conferred an unwelcome scientific distinction. The city's temperature is approximately 52 degrees Celcius which is fatal for a human body.
Jun 29, 2021, 17:12 PM IST
At G7 summit, PM Modi underlines India's commitment to democracy, freedom of thought and liberty
The prime minister also spoke on the issue of climate change, asserting that India is on track to meet its Paris commitments.
Jun 13, 2021, 20:07 PM IST
Just do something for the earth today, says Dia Mirza on World Environment Day!
The Champion of Nature says even though climate issues seem overwhelming, everyone can start somewhere to make a difference.
Jun 05, 2021, 15:10 PM IST
India doing its part, carbon footprint 60% lower than global average: PM Modi at Climate Summit 2021
On the ocassion, PM Modi said that the US President Joe Biden and he are launching the “India-US climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 partnership” to help mobilise investments, demonstrate clean technologies, and enable green collaborations.
Apr 22, 2021, 18:58 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to participate in Leaders' Summit on Climate to be hosted by US President Joe Biden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (April 22) will participate in Leaders' Summit on Climate hosted by US President Joe Biden, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday.
Apr 22, 2021, 06:34 AM IST
Xi Jinping to attend Biden's climate change summit, first meeting between two leaders
China`s President Xi Jinping will attend a US-led climate change summit on Thursday (April 22) at the invitation of President Joe Biden, where Biden has invited dozens of world leaders.
Apr 21, 2021, 10:50 AM IST
Google Earth's 3D Timelapse feature shows decades of scary climate change in min
With this new feature, users will be able to see the devastating effects of climate change that have already shaped the geography of the planet. To explore Timelapse in Google Earth, users can go to g.co/Timelapse or open Google Earth and click on the ship`s wheel to find Timelapse in storytelling platform, Voyager, to see interactive guided tours.
Apr 16, 2021, 15:50 PM IST