Climate Action

COP26: ‘Everything is at stake’ as world gathers for climate talks in Glasgow

Climate change is fueling heat waves, flooding, drought and nastier tropical cyclones. Extreme weather also costs the globe about $320 billion a year in economic losses, according to risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide

Amnesty urges immediate relief for famine-hit Madagascar amid severe drought

More than a million people on the country's parched southern tip are on the brink of famine and some are already dying, the rights watchdog said, as it has been hit by the worst drought in four decades

Bitcoin miners set up private power plant, garners wrath of environmentalists as it threaten climate action

Greenidge Generation runs its own power plant to produce about 44 megawatts to run 15,300 computer servers which is enough to power more than 35,000 homes.

Will ramp up production capacity as new Indian vaccines come on stream, says India at United Nations

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Tirumurti on Friday said that India has provided medical-related assistance and subsequently, vaccines to numerous countries all over the world

UN India's 'We The Change' campaign showcase climate solutions pioneered by young Indians

17 young Indians have developed climate-based solutions that are "innovative, sustainable and equitable" with the focus being on strengthening engagement with governments and society.

India, UK likely to announce 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' at UN climate meet: All you need to know about global solar plan

The idea was first floated by Prime Minister Modi in 2018 during the first assembly of the International Solar Alliance

Politicians speaking at UNGA say global warming making the world more violent, less safe

Russian and Chinese diplomats reiterated their countries’ objections to putting climate change on the agenda of the council, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security.

Tweak these three aspects to live a more sustainable life and decrease your carbon footprint

Reducing your climate footprint is not just about buying “green” stuff: it’s also about avoiding consumption in the first place.

World leaders and UN to hold closed-door climate talks on the sidelines of the General Assembly

UN representative said "It's not intended in any fashion to be a meeting in the shadows," but a way to facilitate frank dialogue "rather than pre-prepared statements or reverting to established positions."

US envoy for climate John Kerry to visit India on 12 Sept; clean energy tops agenda