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Local emissions in most NCAP cities to rise by at least 11% by 2030, shows study
The findings revealed that only 8 of the 76 cities are likely to achieve a 40% reduction in four ma…
PTI
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Reliance to commission first solar giga-factory in FY25
In its largest annual report, the firm said it is targeting to commission the first train of 20GW s…
PTI
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How 5G technology is helping curb carbon emissions and waste at the Paris Games
Historically, the Olympic Games have hurt host cities' environments. 5G technology, which requires …
Chris Stokel-Walker
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Air pollution kills thousands in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata every year: Lancet study
New research reveals a terrifying truth: over 7% of daily deaths in 10 major Indian cities are attr…
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Planting trees and bushes along highways can significantly cut local motor pollution levels, study finds
It is common to see plants at Indian traffic medians wilting away for lack of care, or even destroy…
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Widespread adoption of electric vehicles is already making some neighbourhoods cleaner, study finds
Studies have shown that electric vehicle sales in India have risen more than sixfold since pre-pand…
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Delhi's air quality very poor, vehicular emissions largest contributor
Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the very poor and severe categories on Thursday as unfavour…
PTI
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Delhi's air quality poor for fifth day in row, to worsen in days ahead
Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category for the fifth consecutive day on Friday, an…
PTI
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Florida is rejecting $320 million in federal funding to reduce emissions, calling it 'politicization of our roadways'
Officials turned down $320 million of federal dollars to address infrastructure affected by climate…
Katie Balevic
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See what the future of zero-emissions transit looks like in suburban Maryland
Montgomery County, Maryland, aims to have zero-emission transit by 2035. It's building microgrids w…
Catherine Boudreau
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Nations are placing an unrealistic demand on land to fulfil climate pledges, which could severely hamper food production
Only 551 million hectares accounted for in pledges would restore degraded lands and primary forests…
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Countries contributing the least to the climate crisis are feeling the worst of its effects
Some of those countries include Bangladesh, India, Philippines, and multiple countries in sub-Sahar…
Sarah Al-Arshani,Kelsey Vlamis
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Electric cars won't just solve tailpipe emissions — they may even strengthen the US power grid, experts say
A budding technology could allow electric cars to provide power to the grid when it's needed most, …
Tim Levin
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Most of India's statewide heat action plans are inadequate to deal with local risks, new CPR report says
Only two HAPs carry out and present vulnerability assessments (systematic studies to locate where t…
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Ski resorts are worried about the climate crisis, but experts say pledges to reduce carbon emissions don't factor in tourists' flights
The ski industry has been worried about the climate crisis for over a decade. But many guests trave…
Karen K. Ho
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President Biden signs executive order to make federal government carbon neutral by 2050
The order focuses on the US government's massive purchasing power to boost sales of clean energy, e…
Karen K. Ho
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A China power shortage halting some Apple and Tesla suppliers threatens to roil an already strained supply chain
Key manufacturing hubs in China have been hit by energy shortages as the government tightens emissi…
Grace Kay
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China's crypto crackdown expands as a northern province announces new restrictions on mining and trading in cooperation with Beijing
"Cryptocurrency mining consumes an enormous amount of energy, which is against China's 'carbon neut…
Carla Mozée
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CarbonWatch — India’s first mobile app to calculate your carbon footprint falls short of its promises
The application can be used by anyone across the country, but the data offered up by the residen…
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas talks President Biden, infrastructure funding, and governing without gridlock at the local level: 'We've got to get stuff done'
Lucas recently spoke with Insider about the challenges of governing during a pandemic and his appro…