
Eight EU nations pledge to phase out use of coal by 2030; move aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, deliver on Paris deal
As per officials, eight of the European Union's 28 countries have pledged to phase out coal for electricity production by 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Donald Trump blames India, China, Russia for not doing enough on climate change, says US has 'cleanest air'
Donald Trump has blamed countries like India and China for not doing enough on climate change, labelling them as regions with air that is impossible to breathe while claiming that the US has some of the "cleanest air"

Paris climate agreement non-negotiable, there can't be compromise on basic principles: India
India on Wednesday said the Paris climate agreement was "non-negotiable" and there could be no compromise on the basic principles such as equity.

IPCC sounds alarm on climate change: Without US co-operation, the battle for reducing emissions can't be won
The report says that action must be taken to ensure that human civilisation becomes a zero-emission project by mid-century.

Angela Merkel talks tough on trade and Iran deal with Donald Trump; deep divisions remain despite outward show of warmth
Though her visit will be short on pomp, Angela Merkel's message was similar to Macron's — that America and Europe need to bury the hatchet on key issues, from global trade to international security.

Emmanuel Macron pushes back against Donald Trump's 'America First' in candid speech to US Congress
French President Emmanuel Macron drew sharp contrasts with President Donald Trump's worldview Wednesday, laying out a firm vision of global leadership that rejects "the illusion of nationalism" in a candid counterweight to Trump's appeals to put "America first."

Donald Trump blames India, China for withdrawing US from Paris climate deal, says agreement was unfair
President Donald Trump has again blamed India and China for his decision last year to withdraw from the historic Paris climate accord.

Donald Trump says he is willing to sign Paris climate accord only if treaty undergoes major change
Donald Trump would be willing to sign the US back up to the Paris climate accord, but only if the treaty undergoes major change

Donald Trump says US could return to Paris climate agreement, claims he has 'no problem' with deal
Donald Trump said that US could "conceivably" return to the Paris climate accord, although he stopped short of signaling any move in that direction.

Donald Trump's first year as US president a mixed bag; not much to gloat about but not an unmitigated disaster either
All in all, one must grant it to Donald Trump that his first year has been a mixed bag and not an unmitigated disaster or something to gloat about.

US cities, states are the new face of American leadership on climate change: Barack Obama
Barack Obama told a summit of mayors driven to act that cities and states are the "new face of American leadership" on climate change.

Barack Obama hits out at Donald Trump, regrets 'absence of American leadership' on climate change
Former US president Barack Obama on Saturday took a new swipe at his successor Donald Trump over the Paris climate accord at a meeting with business leaders in the French capital.

India has not caused climate change but is its victim: Suresh Prabhu
India has not caused climate change but is its victim, Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Wednesday.

Donald Trump's IQ jibe deepens feud with Rex Tillerson: Is end near for long, rocky relationship?
Donald Trump and Rex Tillerson's relationship has exacerbated to the level that some White House officials believe that it is beyond repair.

Anthony Scaramucci sacked: Firings, Russia probe, failed reforms reveal flaws in Donald Trump's strategy (or lack of)
When US president Donald Trump entered the White House, those who voted for him possibly believed that he actually has a plan to 'Make America Great' again.

As Russian probe plagues Washington, Donald Trump leaves for Paris for Bastille Day celebrations
US President Donald Trump has departed for France, as yet another political firestorm swirled in Washington over allegations that Russia helped the Republican ascend to the White House.

Pope Francis urges Angela Merkel to keep fighting for Paris climate deal
Pope Francis has asked Germany to keep fighting for the Paris climate change deal and to 'tear down walls' that inhibit international cooperation, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, offering a stark contrast between her agenda and US policy.

Paris Agreement: G7 leaders will gather in Italy to discuss Trump withdrawal, US to clarify stance
The 2 day meeting of the G7 will begin and would see participants from the 7 nations seeking to clarify what Donald Trump intended to do to curb climate change

US pulls out of Paris Agreement: Here's how world leaders reacted to Donald Trump's decision
The world forged ahead with the Paris climate deal after Donald Trump pulled the US out of the pact, triggering bitter condemnation from all corners of the globe

After ditching Paris climate deal, Donald Trump says many trade deals will soon be renegotiated
I promised I would exit or renegotiate any deal which fails to serve America, Donald Trump said.