Forests do not provide a silver bullet to fight climate change

The hypothetical scenario of removing all forest management, and thus stopping any interference with forests, would only compensate for 4 years of CO2 emissions (at the 2019 CO2 emissions rate from fossil fuel).

Atmospheric Rivers resulting in catastrophic monsoon rain and floods

Atmospheric scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology and the University of California found that climate change has once again made its presence felt by engorging the number and strength of atmospheric rivers associated with flooding in India.

Bear Head receives environmental approval for hydrogen production

Bear Head Energy Inc. has received environmental assessment approval to move forward with a green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage and loading facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, formerly an LNG export facility. The project was given the green light by provincial Minister Timothy Halman of the Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change. The Canada

European aviation needs €‎800bn in extra to reach netzero

European aviation faces more than €‎800bn in extra costs to reach net zero emissions by 2050 to limit climate change. The industry has committed to hitting net zero carbon emissions through a mix of new technologies, notably alternative fuels, as well as carbon offsets and more efficient aircraft, engines and air traffic management.  Reaching net

Bear Head gets environmental nod for Nova Scotia project

Bear Head Energy has received environmental assessment approval from the Nova Scotia Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the company’s green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage and loading facility, Bear Head, in Point Tupper, N.S. Bear Head is permitted for up to 2 GW of hydrogen electrolysers. At full build-out and peak power inflow,

A,P decides to support carbon credit trading

Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy pledged support on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) government to the carbon credit trading scheme which is aimed at reducing the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions thus mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. The scheme has been initiated by the Government of India (GoI) with the stated objectives. Trading

Himalayan Glaciers melting so fast into lakes

Recent research has revealed that Himalayan glaciers that melt into lakes are losing significantly more ice than suggested by previous assessments. The exact loss of these lake-terminating glaciers in the Greater Himalayas has been underestimated by 6.5%. The most significant underestimation was seen in the Central Himalayas, which has lost 10% more glaciers, as per

Carbon-neutral agriculture is vital for achieving Netzero targets

Agricultural sector contributes about 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). It is one of the major contributors to GHG emissions. But the sector can be put on the climate-friendly path by adopting sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The sector can play a crucial role in mitigating the impacts of climate change. In the energy

AgriVijay startup helps farmers cut down dependency on fossil fuels

To boost farm income and mitigate CO2 emissions, AgriVijay, India’s first marketplace of renewable energy products, brings solar energy-based agricultural solutions for farmers and rural households. AgriVijay was co-founded by Pune’s Vimal Panjwani with a vision to boost farm income by cutting down dependency on expensive fossil fuel products and mitigating climate change. The startup

Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) for combating climate change

Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha informed that the Government has started Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) movement with a view to sensitize all stakeholders, including the public at large, about the need for mindful utilization instead of mindless