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Our analysis shows that barring a few exceptions, most banks have not even begun to consider climate risks, let alone enact policies to mitigate and adapt.

Carbon Neutrality by 2070: Banks must factor in climate risks

Twenty-six of the 34 largest Indian banks have no disclosures on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Only one has made…

May 13, 2022 04:00 IST

Global Warning: Extreme weather conditions are sweeping large parts of the world

We check the patterns to know why, and what it is leading to.

May 8, 2022 03:00 IST

Art for a cause: Artists are exploring the intersection of art and climate change through installations, sculptures, art books

Taking an interactive approach to the notions of climate change, artist duo Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra, popularly known as…

May 1, 2022 01:30 IST

Earth Day 2022: Invest in our Planet

For Earth Day 2022, businesses are encouraged to move towards more sustainable practices under the theme “Invest in our Planet.”

April 22, 2022 14:05 IST

The study found that the majority of this warming was the result of ozone increases in the lower atmosphere. (Pixabay via IE)

Ozone heating Earth more than previously thought, says study

The deep and rapid warming in the Southern Ocean affects its role as one of the main regions for soaking…

April 7, 2022 16:49 IST

IPCC’s AR6 Report: ‘Running out of time,’ blunt warning from scientists – Big takeaways from UN’s ‘file of shame’

The main finding of the latest IPCC report is that the world must focus on reducing dependency on fossil fuel.…

April 5, 2022 15:25 IST

An analysis of the rainfall received in three cities—Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Daltonganj—suggest that these places have recorded the decade's lowest number of rainy days in March this year.

Three Jharkhand cities record decade’s lowest number of rainy days in March

Ranchi had registered five rainy days in 2021, 13 days in 2020, seven in 2019, three in 2018, five in…

April 2, 2022 20:18 IST

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India and the Economics of Water

The total water demand in India is expected to rise by over 70% by 2025, a huge demand-supply gap is…

Updated: March 27, 2022 18:05 IST

Urban heat islands often amplify the impacts of heat waves in cities. But urban greening is often explained as a solution to tackle heat waves or floods

Climate and the city: The grave threat to cities from climate change demands urgent solutions

The construction building material impacts the environment as most cities use concrete material and steel that absorbs heat. The use…

March 13, 2022 04:30 IST

India needs $20 billion annual investments to achieve climate targets, says report

The report also spotlights reforms in the power sector for encouraging environmental, social and governance-led investment in India’s climate transition.

March 12, 2022 15:15 IST

Stepping on the gas on green hydrogen

India ought to consider the use of blue hydrogen as a transitional step to green hydrogen.

March 2, 2022 04:30 IST

‘Below normal’ max temperatures likely in northern plains from March to May: IMD

The number of heat waves in the Indo-Gangetic plains is likely to be lower than normal during the period, the…

Updated: March 1, 2022 15:52 IST

Climate change: What the new IPCC Sixth Assessment Report says about global warming

The report has found that climate change led to higher vector- and water-borne diseases, such as dengue, especially in Asia’s…

Updated: March 1, 2022 15:12 IST

Climate change: Mumbai at high flood risk; Heat, humidity to make India uninhabitable if emissions not cut

The IPCC report notes that India is among the most vulnerable countries in terms of the population that can be…

March 1, 2022 13:38 IST

Greening of businesses, mobility and buildings has achieved a lot of traction, but progress towards NZE is far away. (Representative image)

Net Zero Emission: Deep greening needs sharper focus

When it comes to greening of businesses, mobility and construction, Scope 3 and 4 emissions haven’t got the same focus…

February 28, 2022 05:30 IST

Step on the gas on carbon capture

India is yet to meaningfully start the groundwork required for this technology to take off.

February 15, 2022 06:00 IST

Tackling climate change: Why COP26 UN Climate Change Conference is important and what it entails

2021 marks the 26th Conference of Parties, and hence, has been named the COP26. It will be conducted at Glasgow’s…

October 18, 2021 18:23 IST

Climate Change: How is global warming likely to impact the El Nino and La Nina events?

The impact was assessed using one of the fastest supercomputers in South Korea – Aleph.

September 6, 2021 17:34 IST

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