Centre received help from states on stubble burning
The Centre has got constructive cooperation from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments on the issue of stubble burning, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said
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Adani calls for global unity to manage climate crisis
Gautam Adani called for implications of Covid-19 in India, the relevance of country's democratic system for doing business and the need for global unity in managing…
Promise of climate finance, tech transfer must be fulfilled
India said the promises of climate finance and low-cost technology transfer from developed to developing nations must be fulfilled without delay, and stressed that combating climate…
Climate change biggest global challenge: Bhupender Yadav
Climate change is the biggest global challenge and India is committed to combat it, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said.
US compliments India for vow to achieve 450 GW RE
RK Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy met a delegation led by John Kerry, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.
Climate change not futuristic phenomenon: VP
"Climate change is not a futuristic phenomenon and we are already experiencing it," said Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu.
John Kerry to visit India from September 12-14
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to India from September 12-14 in a bid to engage with Indian counterparts to address the…
India to judiciously use its land for RE expansion
Renewable Energy (RE) capacity expansion over next few decades will require large quantum of land, for which India needs to judiciously plan its solar and wind…
Reliance aims at 100 GW renewable energy by 2030
Reliance Industries will by 2030 create or enable capacity to generate at least 100 GWs of electricity from renewable sources, which can be converted into carbon-free…
Indonesia approves plan to develop Ubadari gas field
Mitsubishi Corp and other Japanese firms said an Indonesian regulator has approved their plan to develop the new Ubadari gas field and raise output at the…
JNPT inducts 9 EVs for travelling within port area
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) today deployed 9 electric vehicles for its employees to travel within the port area.
Singapore unveils one of world’s biggest floating solar farms
Singapore unveiled one of the world's largest floating solar panel farms, spanning an area equivalent to 45 football fields and producing enough electricity to power the…
No option but to make businesses green: Ambani
Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani said there is no option for businesses but to go green and every unit of Reliance Industries would have to pivot…
Ikea, Rockefeller to fight climate change with $1 B platform
The Ikea Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation on Monday said they will join forces to set up a USD 1 billion global platform to fight climate…
RK Singh reviews progress of energy transition & efficiency
R.K. Singh, Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy chaired a high level meeting to review the progress of various energy efficiency programmes and the preparedness…
NHPC, BSHPC to set up 130.1 MW hydro project in Bihar
NHPC on Monday signed a pact with Bihar State Hydroelectric Power Corporation (BSHPC) to implement a 130.1-megawatt (MW) Dagmara hydroelectricity project in Bihar.
IKEA to help suppliers transit to 100% renewable power
Swedish home furnishing retailing major IKEA on Thursday said it will launch a programme in India, Poland and China this year, helping suppliers there transit to…
Pradhan inaugurates CNG distribution through MRUs
Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan today dedicated to the nation GAIL group’s 201 CNG stations across the Country.
Toyota Motor rebrands & expands to include climate change
Toyota Motor Corp is rebranding its corporate investment arm as Toyota Ventures and adding two early-stage funds, including one focused on investing in start-ups developing solutions…
Indian Railways on way to become largest green railways
Indian Railways (IR) is working in mission mode to become the largest Green Railways in the world and is moving towards becoming a net zero carbon…
ABB to electrify vehicle fleet, source 100% RE by 2030
Engineering major ABB said it has strengthened its commitment to reduce carbon emissions. On its way to reaching its ambitious science-based targets, the company commits to…
RIL to foray into new energy business amid climate concerns
As environmental concerns regain momentum across the globe and companies are setting carbon neutral targets, oil-to-telecom major Reliance Industries (RIL) plans to give a major push…
Goa CM launches solar electrification programme for villages
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched solar-based electrification programme for rural households in the state.
Total rebranded as Total Energies for green energy push
French oil and gas giant Total has changed its name to Total Energies as it sets out to become a green energy major.
Epson, National Geographic to fight against climate change
Epson has joined forces with National Geographic to promote the protection of the world's permafrost the frozen ground beneath the polar regions of the earth