climate change

India will produce 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuels by 2030, PM tells G20 ministersIndia will produce 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuels by 2030, PM tells G20 ministers

India will produce 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuels by 2030, PM tells G20 ministers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India would achieve the target of generating 50% of its electricity from…

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55 airports in India now use 100% green energy to run ops in fight against climate55 airports in India now use 100% green energy to run ops in fight against climate

55 airports in India now use 100% green energy to run ops in fight against climate

As many as 55 airports in India have now started using 100% green energy to run their operations as part…

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Climate change: Scorching heatwave hits Europe in peak tourist seasonClimate change: Scorching heatwave hits Europe in peak tourist season

Climate change: Scorching heatwave hits Europe in peak tourist season

A scorching heat wave is sweeping across Europe in the peak tourist season, bringing record-breaking temperatures and raising serious concerns…

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Global South can follow India’s lead to tackle food security and climate change: PM ModiGlobal South can follow India’s lead to tackle food security and climate change: PM Modi

Global South can follow India’s lead to tackle food security and climate change: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message was clear as he addressed the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ summit in Hyderabad today—that India will…

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How agri-startups are now transforming India’s farm sector amid threat of climate changeHow agri-startups are now transforming India’s farm sector amid threat of climate change

How agri-startups are now transforming India’s farm sector amid threat of climate change

India’s all-important agriculture sector—not only critical for maintaining domestic food security but also across the world, is undergoing a gradual…

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15% decline in Himachal Pradesh Snow Cover likely to hit flow of Punjab rivers15% decline in Himachal Pradesh Snow Cover likely to hit flow of Punjab rivers

15% decline in Himachal Pradesh Snow Cover likely to hit flow of Punjab rivers

Shimla: The adverse impact of climate change and global warming in the Himalayas is not only being felt in the…

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Heavy rains damage large swathes of crops in China leading concerns over food securityHeavy rains damage large swathes of crops in China leading concerns over food security

Heavy rains damage large swathes of crops in China leading concerns over food security

Heavy rains and floods in several parts of China including the Jiangxi province -- known for its rice cultivation, have…

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CSE Report: Climate Change impact visible in India, Jal Jeevan Mission step in right directionCSE Report: Climate Change impact visible in India, Jal Jeevan Mission step in right direction

CSE Report: Climate Change impact visible in India, Jal Jeevan Mission step in right direction

Climate Change is knocking on your doors. It is your next-door neighbour now and it isn’t going to go away…

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Nirmala asks ADB to drop timid approach, says multilateral lender must think out-of-the-boxNirmala asks ADB to drop timid approach, says multilateral lender must think out-of-the-box

Nirmala asks ADB to drop timid approach, says multilateral lender must think out-of-the-box

Issues related to sustainable development and climate change have been the thrust of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s deliberations at the…

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Climate change, environment top themes in PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat addressesClimate change, environment top themes in PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat addresses

Climate change, environment top themes in PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat addresses

The theme, which is repeated the maximum of times in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat, is related to…

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PM Modi calls for a global mass movement on Climate change, lifestyle changes must  PM Modi calls for a global mass movement on Climate change, lifestyle changes must  

PM Modi calls for a global mass movement on Climate change, lifestyle changes must

Bringing India's viewpoints on 'How Behavioural Change can Tackle Climate Change' to the fore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday…

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Australian PM lauds India as driver of innovation, new technology hours ahead of arrival in AhmedabadAustralian PM lauds India as driver of innovation, new technology hours ahead of arrival in Ahmedabad

Australian PM lauds India as driver of innovation, new technology hours ahead of arrival in Ahmedabad

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labeled India as "a driver of new technology and innovation" and called Prime Minister Narendra…

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India and Germany sketch roadmap for tech partnership during Scholz’s key Delhi visitIndia and Germany sketch roadmap for tech partnership during Scholz’s key Delhi visit

India and Germany sketch roadmap for tech partnership during Scholz’s key Delhi visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday unveiled a detailed vision focusing on innovation and technology…

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Ahmedabad hosts G20 meet on urban development, climate financeAhmedabad hosts G20 meet on urban development, climate finance

Ahmedabad hosts G20 meet on urban development, climate finance

Ahmedabad is hosting a two-day meet under the aegis of the G20 to find common ground among cities on pressing…

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PM Modi dons jacket made of recycled plastic to signal eco-friendly messagePM Modi dons jacket made of recycled plastic to signal eco-friendly message

PM Modi dons jacket made of recycled plastic to signal eco-friendly message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Parliament on Wednesday attired in a jacket made from recycled plastic bottles as part of…

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Snowless Shimla emerges as a worrying climatic signal

Shimla, one of north India’s most favoured winter destinations is going without snow this year even though other districts in…

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India can play a big role in bridging relations between nations, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the India-UAE cooperation is not just about surviving change but shaping it…

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Explained: COP15 Conference on Biodiversity that begins in Montreal today

COP15 - the UN’s biodiversity summit to halt ecological destruction and biodiversity loss begins today in Montreal, Canada. It was…

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Despite everything world not doing enough to restore environment: climate scientists

India's top environmental science practitioners say the world has to do more to prevent a climate catastrophe. Chetan Singh Solanki,…

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COP27 becomes historic over the adoption of loss and damage fund

The agreement over the setting up of a loss and damage fund has been the bright spot for COP27 at…

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Mohamed Nasheed of Maldives represents Sri Lanka at COP 27, sparks row

Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed is at the COP Summit in Egypt as a climate change hero. Back home he…

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