By Hemant Sethi, The world, as we know it today, needs to take radical steps to prevent environmental degradation. It has become necessary to put processes in place that can ensure sustainable growth. The Indian government gained a global appreciation for announcing the net-zero goals at COP26 concluded in Glasgow, Scotland, last year. Since then, … Read more
IPCC report says global coordination on climate action needed, but the list of climate villains, real and perceived, isn’t small The latest IPCC climate assessment report continues a recent tradition of each such report flagging more ominous portents than its immediate predecessor—of course, all of it is based on strong science, and therefore has stoked … Read more
The airport authority plans to lower its carbon footprint by adopting pollution control systems and precautions. (File) The Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi aims to achieve a net-zero carbon emission target by 2030, much ahead of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s 2050 target adopted by major global industries. The airport, managed by … Read more
Agreement arrived at on Saturday night made progress in some important areas but poor countries say it is not nearly enough. Follow reaction here ‘Pressure for change is building’: reactions to the Glasgow climate pact Analysis: the goal of 1.5C of climate heating is alive, but only just ‘Still on the road to hell’: what … Read more
Many countries say that although they disagree with elements of the text, they are willing to support it Third draft of Cop26 text retains key goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C Australia accused of ‘hiding’ while opposing deal needed to limit catastrophic climate breakdown What is Cop26 and why does it matter? The complete … Read more
Extinction Rebellion’s message is simple: the Cop26 climate summit was bullshit, and Australia’s contribution stunk most of all. Not only did the Morrison Government take a weak, non-binding ‘plan’ with no new policies or mandates, it also refused to sign global pledges aimed at limiting methane emissions and phasing out fossil fuel production. Instead, the … Read more
The United States and China, the world’s two largest emitters of carbon dioxide, unveiled a deal to ramp up cooperation tackling the climate crisis. US climate envoy John Kerry and his Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua announced the framework agreement at the UN climate conference in Scotland. Both billed it as way to tip the summit toward success. ‘In … Read more
1.48am GMT01:48 Let’s go to Nino Bucci who is following the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission happening in Victoria. Nino Bucci (@ninobucci) We’re still waiting for the public hearing to start on Adem Somyurek’s second last scheduled day of giving evidence before Ibac. Speaking of schedules, this was also supposed to be the final day of … Read more
‘The real estate and construction industry is certainly one of the largest contributing sectors in carbon emissions around the world, especially in developing countries such as India. ‘ The “Climate Emergency” continues to represent a renewed worldwide emphasis on tackling climate change. While there is no “one solution” to the multifaceted challenges brought about by … Read more
Victoria records 14 Covid deaths and 1,003 new cases; NSW records 216 cases and three deaths; international students to return to Victoria by the end of the year, Scott Morrison says; accused drug trafficker Mostafa Baluch captured; Labor dismisses Morrison government’s plans for $500m low emissions fund as ‘all spin and politics’ – follow all … Read more