New Delhi, April 8 India lost an estimated 160 billion labor hours due to heat exposure in 2021, which is equivalent to 5.4 per cent of its GDP, according to a new report.The report also revealed that heatwaves were linked to an 11.7 per cent increase in the risk of death related to...
New Delhi, April 7 – India has emerged as a credible voice globally for climate justice, equity, and sustainable development, demonstrating that conservation and climate action are mutually reinforcing pillars of growth, and that prosperity for people and the protection of the planet can proceed...
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Jaipur, March 30: Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani emphasized that legislative assemblies should not become arenas of noise and disruption, but should function as temples of serious, dignified, and constructive deliberation – institutions that guide public welfare and...
New Delhi, March 28 Delhi joined the world in observing Earth Hour on Saturday night, with several iconic monuments and buildings in the capital, including India Gate, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar, switching off their lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm as a demonstration of their commitment to a...
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Gwalior, March 28 – WWF India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), organized awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, with a nationwide call to “Give an Hour for Earth”.These...
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New Delhi, March 26 – Eleven transformative solutions, led by the public sector, including two from India, demonstrating how cities and regions can rapidly scale climate solutions, were showcased in a new report on Thursday from the built environment consultancy Arup, supported by The Earthshot...
New Delhi, March 26 City power distribution companies have urged Delhi residents to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off non-essential electrical appliances between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm to promote a sustainable environment.BSES distribution companies BRPL and BYPL have joined...
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New Delhi, March 26 Delhi's power distribution companies have urged residents to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday by switching off non-essential electrical appliances between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm to promote a sustainable environment.BSES distribution companies – BRPL and BYPL – have joined...
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New Delhi, March 24 The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) jointly hosted ambassadors and high commissioners from the Global South on Tuesday for a session on cooperation to address global challenges using science and technology...
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The rationalization of GST has helped to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly manufacturing, strengthen waste treatment infrastructure, and promote sustainable mobility solutions. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change stated that the reduction in taxes from 12 percent to 5...
New Delhi, March 19 – Senior IAS officer Ravi Mittal (2016 Chhattisgarh cadre) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, an official statement said on Thursday."The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Ravi Mittal, IAS...
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New Delhi, March 19 More than 13.5 million deaths due to air pollution could be avoided by 2050 under climate action that limits global warming to 2 degrees Celsius, primarily in low and middle-income countries, according to a new study.Researchers, including those from The University of Texas...
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Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, participated today in delegation-level talks and the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Environmental Cooperation in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr. Singh stated that the renewal...
Itanagar, March 2 The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Monday approved a series of decisions focusing on education reforms, strengthening of financial and health administration, employee welfare, and climate action, besides clearing key recruitment and...
New Delhi, February 26 Fragmentation and unilateralism in climate change negotiations, and delays in meeting targets, have eroded confidence and weakened the world's ability to respond to global warming, according to Maldives Minister of State for Tourism and Environment, Muaviyath Mohmed."For...
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New Delhi, February 26 Environmental protection and climate action remain central pillars of Norway's strategy for engagement with New Delhi, the Norwegian ambassador to India said on Thursday.Speaking to
New Delhi, February 25 Maruti Suzuki India announced on Wednesday that its in-plant railway siding in Gujarat has been registered as the world's first modal shift transportation project under Verra's Verified Carbon Standard initiative.The project is expected to generate approximately 1.7 lakh...
Shimla, February 24 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu oversaw the signing of two agreements on Tuesday to expand the cultivation of medicinal plants across the state.Sukhu also released a report, "Scientific Assessment of Tackling Non-CO2 Emissions: Pathways for Himachal...
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Mumbai, February 24 Days after the Mumbai Climate Week brought together diverse conversations on climate action, the organizers said the real measure of its impact will depend on follow-through action, including timelines, benchmarks, and engagement in the months ahead.In an interview with
Vice-President of Guyana, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, met with Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan at the Vice President's residence in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Mr. Radhakrishnan stated that during their meeting, they discussed ways to further strengthen India-Guyana ties across various...