Climate Change Summit
Geo Engineering: Elite American scientific body calls for govt funding of research on controversial climate action approach
Solar geoengineering—primarily altering clouds or introducing particles in the atmosphere to reflect sunlight—has been limited to computer simulations/modelling, and niche experiments.
Paris pact was unlikely without India’s leadership: US
The historic climate change agreement in Paris may not have been possible if it was not for the leadership shown by India in making some "substantial commitments"...
Climate issues kept Environment Ministry busy in 2015
The Environment Ministry headed by Prakash Javadekar remained focused on climate change this year and came on board with 194 countries to reach the global agreement which it termed as "durable and ambitious."
‘Paris deal window dressing as India to double coal production’
Citing India's announcement to double its coal production by 2020, an influential US lawmaker today alleged that the Paris agreement on climate change is just a "window dressing" in the absence of mandatory targets for reduct
Landmark Paris climate change deal: PM Narendra Modi says no winners or losers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today described the landmark climate change deal reached in Paris last night as the victory of "climate justice" and said there are no winners or losers in the outcome.
Landmark Paris climate deal to stop global warming: 6 key points to know
Landmark Paris climate deal : U.N. climate talks reached a milestone Saturday when more than 190 countries adopted the first accord asking all countries to join the fight against global warming.
Ban Ki-moon terms Paris deal ‘monumental triumph’ for planet Earth
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has termed the historic climate change agreement reached in Paris as a "monumental triumph" for planet Earth that will set the stage for achieving an end to poverty and development for all.
Climate deal reflects seriousness to preserve earth: World Bank
The world bank has welcomed the "historic" agreement reached on climate change draft in Paris, saying the deal reflects aspiration and seriousness to preserve the planet for future generations.
Climate change deal: India emerges as key player in Paris talks
India has emerged as key player in the negotiations for a crucial climate change deal in Paris that has entered the final phase, according to a media report.
Amid hurly-burly of negotiations at Paris climate meet, a solution that’s escaping attention
While the world is trying to find the elusive climate agreement that would reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide, a new scientific report has suggested that some other easier and faster ways of slowing down global warming ar
Climate talks head for final phase, India promises positivity
India is looking positively to the final outcome from Paris and India will be flexible and show the world that though India is not part of the problem, still is facilitator for the solution, said Prakash Javadekar.
Fuelling its growth with coal, India champions the poor in Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the summit that 'climate justice' meant poor nations needed 'room to grow'.
Climate Change Summit: Bill Gates plots a surprise attack on the energy sector
Bill Gates grows most animated when the talk turns to the "cool" new energy technologies that have yet to leave the lab.
Narendra Modi calls on world to plug into the power of Sun: Know the top 5 noteworthy points
Stressing that the world's hope for a sustainable planet rests on a bold global initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the world community to turn to Sun in order to power the future.
Climate Change Conference: Barack Obama discusses Syria, Turkey with Vladimir Putin
U.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of the Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris and discussed the Syria crisis.
Climate Change Summit: Pope Francis’ ‘shoes’ join protests in Paris
In the mass protest today against the banning of a climate change march in Paris, a pair of shoes belonging to Pope Francis was spotted on Place de la Republique, close to where 90 of the victims of the 13/11 massacre died in
In big surprise, PM Narendra Modi meets Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif in Paris
In a big surprise turn to events, PM Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif met here today on the sidelines of the climate meet but no details were available immediately.
Climate change summit: PM Modi pulls up rich nations on climate change
In a blunt warning to rich nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told developed countries which powered their way to prosperity on fossil fuels that it would be "morally wrong" if they shift the burden of reducing emiss
