Environment

November 8, 2024 4:28 PM

NTPC launches world’s first CO₂-to-Methanol Plant

NTPC, India’s largest power producer, inaugurated the world’s first CO₂-to-methanol conversion plant at its Vindhyachal facility on Friday, coinciding with the company's 50th Raising Day celebration. NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh described the milestone as a “historic step in carbon managemen...

November 8, 2024 12:21 PM

Increased demand for solar panels boosting local manufacturing: Pralhad Joshi

The increasing demand for solar panels and related technology is boosting local manufacturing, and thriving economic growth in the small industries, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. New technologies are significantly enhancing the efficiency of solar panels...

November 8, 2024 12:10 PM

India on way to achieving the target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030

India is on its way to achieving the target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030, announced Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi. Speaking at the International Solar Alliance (ISA) event held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Joshi, said, "Last month, Indi...

November 8, 2024 10:43 AM

No relief from toxic air in Delhi as AQI stays in ‘very poor’ category

Delhi continued to struggle with toxic air on Friday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "very poor" category for the eighth consecutive day following Diwali. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed an AQI of 383 in Delhi as of 8 a.m., with thick smog reducing visibi...

November 7, 2024 10:40 PM

Trump win worries international partners ahead of COP29 climate summit

Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election has darkened the outlook for a strong deal at the COP29 climate summit next week and will increase pressure on Europe and China to lead international progress in curbing planetary warming, according to climate negotiators. Trump, who has ca...

November 7, 2024 1:21 PM

What are the key issues at the UN climate summit in Baku?

This month's U.N. climate summit, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been dubbed the "climate finance COP" for its central goal: to agree on how much money should go each year to helping developing countries cope with climate-related costs. That discussion could be tough following Tuesday's re-election...

November 7, 2024 1:19 PM

Govt seeks proposals for Green Hydrogen Research Centres

The Government of India has asked for proposals to establish Centres of Excellence (CoE) focused on Green Hydrogen research and development. This move is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to position India as a leader in sustainable energy. In a press release issued on Monday, the ...

November 7, 2024 1:06 PM

2024 will be world’s hottest year on record, EU scientists say

This year is "virtually certain" to eclipse 2023 as the world's warmest since records began, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday. The data was released ahead of next week's U.N. COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, where countries will try to agree a huge in...

November 6, 2024 10:27 PM

Nepal gears up to raise climate justice concerns on international forums

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh has voiced Nepal's concerns over the impacts of climate change, calling for climate justice. Singh attended the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt, where he highlighted the climate crisis affecting ...