4.2 magnitude quake hits Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale stuck Delhi and NCR areas on Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. According to USGS, the quake, that stuck around 4.30…
Environment
Kerry talks about India thrice at UN climate meet
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 17 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday mentioned India thrice in his speech at a global climate meet — highlighting its growing investments in renewable technologies, draughts…
India bats for adequate, predictable climate finance
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) India on Wednesday batted for easy access to adequate and predictable climate finance to developing countries to meet their commitments to reduce carbon footprint under the Paris Agreement….
Trump’s views may change, Paris pact will last: Kerry
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday said that President-elect Donald Trump’s views on climate change might change when he “assumes office” and the Paris Agreement has…
Trump’s views on climate change may change, says Kerry
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday said he hopes President-elect Donald Trump’s views on climate change might change when he “assumes office”. Speaking at the UN…
IFC supports pioneering solar power complex in Morocco
Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS/MAP) The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has agreed to a $20 million equity investment in Morocco’s ACWA Power, media reported on Wednesday. The ACWA Power…
Gurugram campaign against air pollution launched
Gurugram, Nov 16 (IANS) Aiming to tackle rising incidence of respiratory diseases caused by deteoriating air quality, experts from various arenas such as health research and state pollution boards on Wednesday launched an anti-pollution campaign…
‘India should promote satellite technology in marine ecology’
Kochi, Nov 16 (IANS) India is yet to utilise the benefits of space applications to conserve the marine ecology of the country, according to a British marine scientist. “India should use remote sensing data to…
Paris Agreement gets $55 mn push from developed nations
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) The implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement on Wednesday got a major boost with the launch of a $55 million fund by 11 developed countries to help deployment…
SC dismisses TN plea seeking recall of 2014 verdict banning Jallikattu
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) In a blow to Tamil Nadu government’s efforts to get top court’s nod for ‘Jallikattu’, the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the state’s plea seeking recall of its 2014 verdict…
Female leopard dies in Bhopal national park
Bhopal, Nov 16 (IANS) A 20-year-old female leopard, Khushi, died in Madhya Pradesh’s Van Vihar National Park here, officials said. According to a report by zoo officials on Tuesday, Khushi was brought to the National…
Leh engineer who inspired ‘3 Idiots’ movie bags global award
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Viewers would remember having been left awe-struck by Aamir Khan’s many science experiments in the 2009 blockbuster ‘3 Idiots’ — now Sonam Wangchuk, the inspiration behind Aamir Khan’s “Phunsukh Wangdu”…
Spain to introduce climate change law
Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced at the climate change conference here that his country will introduce a new law to ensure it reduces carbon emissions. “Spain is fully committed to…
British charity asks banks to stop financing coal-fired stations
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) British charity Christian Aid on Wednesday slammed Britain’s four biggest banks for what it said was lack of preparedness in the face of climate change, calling on them…
Paris deal’s implementation to save millions of lives: Hasina
Dhaka, Nov 16 (IANS) The lives of millions of people will be saved by the implementation of the Paris Agreement, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said. “Lives of millions of people would continue to…
Bangladesh joins International Solar Alliance
Dhaka, Nov 16 (IANS) Bangladesh has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an initiative announced by India, by signing the Framework Agreement on ISA, an official said on Wednesday. Bangladeshi Deputy Minister for Environment and…
Over 24 nations agree to reduce 12.6 m annual pollution deaths
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) Health and environment officials from over 24 countries have committed to reducing the annual 12.6 million deaths due to pollution, the World Health Organisation and United Nations Environment…
At minus 9.4 degrees Leh town coldest in J&K
Jammu/Srinagar, Nov 16 (IANS) Night temperatures throughout the Kashmir Valley remained below freezing point on Wednesday as Leh town witnessed the coldest night at minus 9.4 degrees. An official of the local MET department told…
Clear Wednesday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) It was a clear Wednesday morning here with minimum temperature settling at 13.8 degrees Celsius, average for the season, the weather department said. “The sky would remain clear in the…
Spain renews commitment to fight climate change
Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy renewed Spain’s commitment to fight against climate change and reiterated his promise to push for a specific law on the matter. Rajoy is in Marrakech for…