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Aditi Veena Aka Ditty

Aditi Veena Aka Ditty: I Have A Voice That I Could Use To Put Climate Crisis In Context

While most musicians package and repackage love with catchy hooks, singer-songwriter Aditi Veena, known for her breakout hit song 'Deathcab', sings gentle odes to earth. She urges us with hand-picked-guitar-driven melodies...

02 December 2023

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

UK Leader Rishi Sunak Signals Plan To Backtrack On Some Climate Goals

Sunak issued a late-night statement Tuesday in response to a BBC report saying the prime minister is considering extending deadlines for bans on new gasoline and diesel cars – currently due in 2030 —- and on new...

20 September 2023

Representational picture of wildfire

Louisiana's Battle Against The Blaze: Unprecedented Wildfires Amidst Climate Crisis

Stoked by record-breaking heat, drought and plentiful dry vegetation to fuel the flames, more than 550 fires — in August alone — ravaged tens of thousands of acres of Louisiana land, engulfed homes and forced entire...

18 September 2023

Heatwave in Europe

Hottest September Ever Recorded: 2023 Sets Alarming Heat Record

Even as October unfolds, the heat shows no sign of abating. Several European countries, including Spain, Poland, Austria, and France, have already shattered their all-time October temperature records.

05 October 2023

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterrer at a press conference

As Leaders Convene, UN Seeks Urgent Action To Solve Lagging Progress On Sustainable Development Goals

At a two-day summit that begins on Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be trying to kick-start action to achieve the 17 goals adopted by world leaders in 2015, which developing countries in particular consider...

18 September 2023

G20 Summit venue

Taking Part In Constructive Way To Reach Agreement On Ukraine & Climate Issues At G20 Summit: China

Replying to questions on criticism by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China attaches great importance to the G20.

08 September 2023

 António Guterres speaking at the German Bundestag

UN Chief António Guterres Issues Stark Warning: "Humanity Has Opened The Gates Of Hell" On Climate Action

He set high expectations for world leaders attending the summit, calling on them to make substantial new climate pledges.

22 September 2023

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PM Narendra Modi

We Need Constructive And Not Restrictive Approach To Climate Change, No One-Size-Fits-All Solution To Energy Transition: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's leaership role in the promotion of renewable energy generation through initiatives like the International Solar Alliance (ISA). He also said that India is on track to fulfil its...

03 September 2023

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08 July 2023
Making a Compelling Case for Nature

Making a Compelling Case for Nature

In his book ‘The Case for Nature: The Other Planetary Crisis’, author Siddarth Shrikanth draws attention to the nature and biodiversity crises while...


13 June 2023
Afforestation For Elephants In Maharashtra Only Way To Beat Climate Change Effects

Afforestation For Elephants In Maharashtra Only Way To Beat Climate Change Effects

Increasing temperatures are directly affecting elephants by drying up waterbodies and causing a scarcity of food.


26 November 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: Fast-Rising Climate Risk Issues Seen In Energy-Rich Qatar

FIFA World Cup 2022: Fast-Rising Climate Risk Issues Seen In Energy-Rich Qatar

Part of the reason is the warming waters of the Persian Gulf, a shallow, narrow sea that contributes to stifling humidity in Qatar during some months.


30 August 2022
How is Crypto Tackling the Climate Crisis? New Big Eyes Coin and Solana

How is Crypto Tackling the Climate Crisis? New Big Eyes Coin and Solana

Some coins are actively tackling this energy consumption, pledging to go carbon neutral or give back to the planet in other ways. Two of these coins are Solana...


14 August 2022
Pursuing Energy-Independence Through Multiple Non-Fossil Pathways

Pursuing Energy-Independence Through Multiple Non-Fossil Pathways

Today the country has an installed power capacity of 403,760 MW – an increase of about 300 times – and the population has expanded over fourfold. At 1208...


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09 August 2022
How Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates Are Looking To Benefit From Climate Crisis In Greenland

How Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates Are Looking To Benefit From Climate Crisis In Greenland

The billionaires are funding Kobold Metals, a California-based mineral exploration startup that is mining minerals to power millions of electric vehicles as...


31 July 2022
India Will Thrive Only When Its Citizens Are Aware Of What Constitution Envisages: CJI NV Ramana

India Will Thrive Only When Its Citizens Are Aware Of What Constitution Envisages: CJI NV Ramana

CJI NV Ramana said the ‘sad reality’ is that the supreme document which defines the aspirations of modern independent India is confined to the knowledge of...


21 July 2022
Developed Countries Must Take Lead In Global Transition Towards Net-Zero: India

Developed Countries Must Take Lead In Global Transition Towards Net-Zero: India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow last year that India will meet a target of net zero emissions by 2070.


20 July 2022
What's Causing Heatwave In UK? Britain's Hottest Day Is A Wake Up Call For Climate Change

What's Causing Heatwave In UK? Britain's Hottest Day Is A Wake Up Call For Climate Change

On Tuesday, Britain saw its hottest day with the UK Met Office registering a provisional reading of 40.2 degrees Celsius. Before Tuesday, the highest...


12 July 2022
How Himachal Is Paying The Price For Ignoring Climate Change Warnings

How Himachal Is Paying The Price For Ignoring Climate Change Warnings

Overexploitation and tourism, among other factors, have begun to take a toll on the hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, as a full-blown climate...


12 July 2022
Macrotech Developers To Invest $500 Million Over 5-7 Years On Sustainability Initiatives: MD Abhishek Lodha

Macrotech Developers To Invest $500 Million Over 5-7 Years On Sustainability Initiatives: MD Abhishek Lodha

Macrotech Developers, which sells its properties under the Lodha brand, also announced the launch of the 'Lodha Net Zero Urban Accelerator' programme with...


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12 July 2022
Microclimate Can Play A Major Role In Controlling Climate Change

Microclimate Can Play A Major Role In Controlling Climate Change

Himachal Pradesh, especially Shimla, needs urgent citizens’ initiatives to combat the threat of ecological disaster.


02 July 2022
Greece Gets European Assistance In Fighting Wildfires

Greece Gets European Assistance In Fighting Wildfires

Greek authorities say higher fuel costs have added to challenges facing the fire service, which relies heavily on water-dropping planes to battle blazes in the...


22 June 2022
India Needs $223 Billion To Meet 2030 Renewable Capacity Goals: Report

India Needs $223 Billion To Meet 2030 Renewable Capacity Goals: Report

The government has set a target of increasing non-fossil power capacity to 500 GW by 2030. It wants non-fossil fuel power sources to provide half of its...


19 June 2022
India Ambitious Towards Its Climate Targets: Bhupendra Yadav

India Ambitious Towards Its Climate Targets: Bhupendra Yadav

Country's Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has brought attention to India's commitment to the climate targets and its efforts toward the global good.


17 June 2022
Art Has Its Reasons

Art Has Its Reasons

Goa-based artist Miriam Koshy speaks about the gradual loss of green cover in the coastal state and her community project Aamche Mangrove, featured on the...


11 June 2022
Goa: Past, Present and Future

Goa: Past, Present and Future

How a state known for its idyllic lifestyle and bestowed with Nature’s bounty turned into a metaphor for all that’s wrong with unplanned growth. Find...


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