With the US withdrawing from key climate bodies like UNFCCC & IPCC, global climate governance faces a void. This editorial argues it's a chance for middle-income nations & alliances like the International Solar Alliance to step up. Read more.
Gujarat govt announces a massive tree plantation drive along 185 riverbanks to increase green cover, fight climate change, and reduce air pollution. Details inside.
Kolkata's air quality saw a marginal recovery on Friday, with key areas like Jadavpur and Salt Lake moving from 'very poor' to 'poor'. Experts warn the relief is fragile and health risks persist. Read the full report.
BMC issues stop-work notice to new Bombay High Court complex in Bandra East for violating air pollution guidelines during demolition. Details on the crackdown inside.
Kerala Forest Dept. proposes mandatory training for new LSGI members on human-wildlife conflict. Learn about the mitigation strategies and government measures planned.
MCD submits a phased plan to redevelop 1503 km of Delhi's narrow roads by 2027 to curb dust pollution. Execution hinges on state fund approval. Details inside.
A high-speed train in Assam killed 7 elephants, raising the total fatalities to 94 since 2019. Despite AI sensors & underpasses, railway safety in forest corridors remains a critical challenge. Read more.
Delhi govt introduces strict SOP for road-cutting to control dust pollution. Mandatory dust barriers, water sprinkling & penalties up to ₹5 lakh for violations. Read the full guidelines.
Andhra Pradesh partners with EESL for a pioneering air source heat pump project in Araku from Jan 2026, aiming for 70% energy savings and 300-tonne CO2 reduction annually. Explore this green tourism milestone.
South Asian MPs propose a regional climate council (SACCC) to combat shared climate threats. Collective action is vital as the region faces severe GDP losses by 2050.
India's aviation regulator DGCA investigates recent IndiGo flight disruptions. The airline must submit a mitigation plan to address delays and cancellations. Stay updated.
Mumbai's BMC issues notices to bullet train & coastal road projects for flouting dust rules. Only 38% of city's sites have mandatory AQI sensors installed. Details inside.
India celebrates major victories at COP30 climate summit with adaptation finance tripling, just transition mechanism, and global implementation accelerator established. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav explains outcomes.
COP30 climate talks in Brazil failed to deliver ambitious emission cuts. India faced extreme weather on 99% of days, highlighting urgent need for climate action and adaptation finance.
Assam govt completes 6 climate research projects, with 9 more in progress. The state's comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan features 211 actions across key sectors.
JSW & Times of India invite applications for Earth Care Awards 2024. New 'Communicators for Climate Action' category honors impactful environmental storytelling. Apply by Nov 30!
Discover how Brazil's COP30 championed 'mutirão' - an indigenous collective action approach creating new climate governance. Learn about this groundbreaking participatory model.
The true shortcomings in climate action aren't in conference halls but in implementation gaps. Discover why 2025 climate policy progress remains inadequate despite summits.
COP30 promised climate action but delivered turmoil instead. Shailendra Yashwant analyzes why the 2025 summit failed to deliver justice and implementation.
India takes strong stance on climate equity and justice at UNFCCC COP30 in Brazil, emphasizing developed nations' historical responsibility and opposing unfair financial burdens.
What does climate adaptation mean for our future? An expert explains how we must respond to the weather effects of a changing climate. Learn the key strategies now.
COP30 climate talks conclude with victory for oil producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia. Final declaration criticized as insufficient for planetary needs. Read analysis.
COP30 climate summit in Brazil reflects a major power shift, accommodating India and China's concerns on finance and trade while omitting a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap demanded by EU nations.
Global climate negotiations in Brazil produced agreement but failed to explicitly target fossil fuels. Key outcomes include adaptation finance boost and renewed focus on deforestation.
Nations at COP30 in Brazil agreed on new climate efforts but the deal omits a direct fossil fuel phase-out plan. Critics call the agreement insufficient to meet the 1.5°C goal.
COP30 climate negotiations extend beyond deadline as European Union rejects proposed agreement. Brazil presidency scrambles to find compromise among 200 nations. Read latest updates.
India demands differentiated approach to fossil fuel phase-out at COP30, citing welfare schemes like Ujjwala. Brazil's political package faces deadlock over climate finance and trade measures.
India drops 13 ranks to 23rd position in Climate Change Performance Index 2026. Denmark leads while top 3 spots remain vacant. Analysis of global climate performance at COP30 summit.
India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav meets China's climate envoy as 80+ nations push for fossil fuel phase-out roadmap at COP30 in Brazil. Key climate finance and trade issues discussed.
India falls to 23rd position in Climate Change Performance Index 2026 while Denmark leads. Latest rankings reveal no country doing enough to prevent dangerous climate change.