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November 7, 2024 3:15 PM

Centre doubles penalty for stubble burning in Delhi-NCR amid rising pollution levels

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Wednesday announced amendments to the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Rules, 2023, concerning the imposition, collection, and utilisa...

November 7, 2024 1:25 PM

What are the key issues at the UN climate summit in Baku?

This month's U.N. climate summit, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been dubbed the "climate finance COP" for its central goal: to agree on how much money should go each year to helping developing countries cope with climate-related costs. That discuss...

November 7, 2024 1:26 PM

Govt seeks proposals for green hydrogen research centres

The Government of India has asked for proposals to establish Centres of Excellence (CoE) focused on Green Hydrogen research and development. This move is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to position India as a leader in sustainable...

November 7, 2024 1:10 PM

2024 will be world’s hottest year on record, EU scientists say

This year is "virtually certain" to eclipse 2023 as the world's warmest since records began, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday. The data was released ahead of next week's U.N. COP29 climate summit in Azerb...

November 6, 2024 10:33 PM

Nepal gears up to raise climate justice concerns on international forums

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh has voiced Nepal's concerns over the impacts of climate change, calling for climate justice. Singh attended the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt, ...

November 6, 2024 3:06 PM

How is Lahore, the world’s most polluted city, battling toxic air?

Toxic smog has shrouded Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore for days as surging pollution spurs authorities to curb activities and set up a panel to oversee preventive efforts. Here is a look at what causes the hazardous air, and how the government is...

November 6, 2024 1:08 PM

Indonesia to permanently relocate thousands of residents after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruptions

The Indonesian government plans to permanently relocate thousands of residents after a series of eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano which killed nine people and damaged thousands of houses, officials said. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, locate...

November 6, 2024 11:58 AM

Pakistan’s Punjab sets up ‘smog war room’ to combat hazardous air

Pakistan's Punjab set up a "smog war room" to tackle severe pollution, officials said, as poor air quality in Lahore pushed the capital of the eastern province to the top of the rankings as the world's most polluted city. Live rankings by Swiss grou...

November 6, 2024 11:56 AM

At least 89 people missing from floods in eastern Spain, court authorities say

At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims. The nu...

November 5, 2024 4:59 PM

Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution

Delhi is keen to use artificial rain to fight air pollution this year, its Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday, as deteriorating air quality in the region led to an increase in respiratory illnesses. Large swathes of north India battle po...

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