'Arctic blast' sending Trump's inauguration indoors New York, Jan 18: President-elect Donald Trump is moving his inauguration ceremonies indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of the threat of an “Arctic blast” -- extreme cold and winds -- forecast...
Climate change driving 'cost-of-living' squeeze in lizards, finds study Melbourne, January 18: Desert lizards are experiencing a 'cost-of-living' pinch as global temperatures rise, according to a new study....
Chinese province on 'roof of world' registers warmest year in 2024 Beijing, Jan 17: China's Qinghai Province on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, which is often referred to as the "roof of the world," registered the warmest year in 2024, according to information released a...
IMD completes 150 years: Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights milestones, future plans at Shimla centre Shimla, January 17: At the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, which was among the few initial centres established in 1875, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh discussed the j...
Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney joins race for Liberal Party leadership Ottawa, January 17: Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, has announced his candidacy to lead the Liberal Party and succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's next Prime Minister....
Next few days critical as weather emerges key factor in containing LA wildfires Los Angeles, Jan 16: It has been over a week since the massive wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, fueled by hurricane-strength Santa Ana winds, causing some of the most catastrophic fire scenes Calif...
India will have to spend USD 10 trillion on green investments to drive energy efficiency: Crisil Report New Delhi, January 16: India will need to invest a staggering USD 10 trillion in green technologies and energy efficiency initiatives by 2070, according to a new report by Crisil....
US President Biden warns of 'oligarchy' formation in US Washington DC, January 16: US President Joe Biden on Thursday highlighted the formation of an 'oligarchy' in his farewell address from the Oval Office....
Ex US President Obama expresses gratitude to Biden for his leadership Washington DC, January 16: Former US President Barack Obama on Thursday expressed his gratitude and admiration for US President Joe Biden's administration....
World Bank approves 257.8-million-USD financing to improve water supply services in Lebanon Beirut, Jan 16: The World Bank approved a 257.8-million-US. dollar financing to improve water supply services in Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon....
EET Hydrogen, ENKA join hands to deliver UK's leading large-scale low carbon hydrogen production plant New Delhi, Jan 16: Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen on Wednesday signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with ENKA for its flagship low carbon hydrogen production plan...
Amid continuing dangers to world, Guterres sees 2025 dawning with signs of hope United Nations, Jan 15: Amid the dark clouds of conflicts, dangers from technology and climate change, and “deepening geo-political divisions”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sees the year ...
California winds intensify, raising wildfire risks in Los Angeles California, January 15: Winds are forecast to strengthen across Southern California on Wednesday, exacerbating the already perilous wildfire conditions in Los Angeles. The National Weather Service war...
India projected to see 5-times surge in green investments at Rs 31 lakh crore till 2030 New Delhi, Jan 15: India is projected to see a five-fold growth in green investments to Rs 31 lakh crore between 2025 and 2030, a Crisil report showed on Wednesday....
UAE, Uruguay to join forces in clean energy, climate action Abu Dhabi, January 14: The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Uruguay's Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the sidelines of Abu Dha...
World Future Energy Summit 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, January 14: World Future Energy Summit 2025, hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, opened today at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW...
Symbol of India's scientific journey: PM Modi applauds IMD on its 150th foundation day New Delhi, January 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 'Mission Mausam' initiated by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on its 150th foundation day. He said that IMD was a sym...
IMD stands as testament to India's pioneering spirit in meteorological science: WMO Secretary-General New Delhi, January 14: Lauding the India Meteorological Department (IMD), World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said that the agency for past 150 years has served as ...
Symbol of India's scientific journey: PM Modi appaulads IMD on its 150th foundation day New Delhi, January 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 'Mission Mausam' initiated by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on its 150th foundation day. He said that IMD was a sym...
50 per cent increase in accuracy of weather forecasts: Union Minister Jitendra Singh New Delhi, January 14: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that there has been a 50 per cent rise in the accuracy of weather forecasts since the last decade. He said that before Prime Minist...
IMD's 150 years serves as symbol of India's proud scientific journey: PM Modi New Delhi, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as a symbol of India's scientific journey, lauding its immense contributions over the past 1...
Guterres praises Global South's efforts to reform UNSC, global finance system United Nations, Jan 14: While pressing for reforming the Security Council and the international financial system, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the efforts of the Global So...
UAE, Azerbaijani Presidents discuss bilateral relations Abu Dhabi, January 13: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who is on a working visit to the UAE to participat...
IMD's 150th Foundation Day: PM Modi to launch 'Mission Mausam' today New Delhi, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘Mission Mausam’, which aims to make the country a weather-ready and climate-smart nation, on the occasion of India Meteorological Depar...
India's renewable energy capacity sees 15.84 per cent growth, reaches 209.44 GW by December 2024 New Delhi, January 13: India's renewable energy sector has registered growth of 15.84 per cent year-on-year, reaching a total installed capacity of 209.44 GW by December 2024, according to the Ministr...
Los Angeles Mayor under fire for response to fatal wildfires Los Angeles, Jan 13: As thousands of firefighters are battling the raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, politically-motivated finger-pointing has set in. More than 110,000 signatures have been gath...
Heavy rains kill at least 11 in southeast Brazil Rio de Janerio, Jan 13: Heavy rains in southeastern Brazil have claimed the lives of at least 11 people, including nine who were killed in landslides in the valley region of Minas Gerais state during ...
How Los Angeles fires magnify deepening insurance crisis in California? Los Angeles, Jan 13: The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have wiped out tens of thousands of homes and businesses, which could inflict a 150 billion US dollars wound as reported by local media Ac...
PM Modi to launch Mission Mausam on Tuesday, will make India weather-ready, climate-smart New Delhi, Jan 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 'Mission Mausam' on the occasion of India Meteorological Department 150th Foundation Day tomorrow, the Prime Minister's Office said on Monda...
Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category; cold wave, dense fog persists New Delhi, Jan 13: After weeks of enduring air quality in the "very poor" category, Delhi witnessed an improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 282, placing it in the "poor" category ...
Youth 4 Sustainability Hub participates in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 Abu Dhabi, January 12: Under the patronage of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Hub wi...
After 7.93 pc reduction in GHG emissions, India committed to sustainable future: Centre New Delhi, Jan 12: India, which achieved a 7.93 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020 compared to 2019, is demonstrating its commitment to a sustainable, climate-resilient futur...
IMD organises 'Run for Mausam' marathon ahead of its 150th year celebration New Delhi, January 12: India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday organised a 'Run for Mausam' marathon as a part of awareness about the activities of the department and challenges of climate cha...
Pedalling for the Planet: Bahubali Baba's epic cycling journey from Punjab to Kumbh Mela Prayagraj, January 12: In a remarkable display of devotion to the environment, Bahubali Baba, a monk from Punjab, cycled to the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, planting trees and spreading awa...
FNC urges acceleration of clean energy transition at IRENA Legislators Forum 2025 Abu Dhabi, January 11: Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Federal National Council and Deputy Chair of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, stressed that the rapid climate changes and escalating environmen...
Piyush Goyal launches 'Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform', highlights cons of PLIs, subsidies New Delhi, January 11: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday unveiled the 'Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform', which the Centre described as an "initiative designed to enh...
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform New Delhi, January 11: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal unveiled the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform, an initiative designed to enhance India's cleantech value chains in the...
Piyush Goyal urges cleantech sector to go for self-sustaining innovations New Delhi, Jan 11: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has urged the clean energy sector to become self-sustaining and independent of the government as production-linked incentive (...
US wildfires: Lower access to air conditioning ups emergency care risk, finds study New York, Jan 11: People who have limited access to air conditioning may be at higher risk of seeking emergency care for health problems following exposure to wildfire smoke, according to a new study ...
Earth passes critical climate change threshold in 2024: Scientists New York, Jan 11: The final global average temperature calculated for 2024 was not only the hottest year since global temperature records began in 1850, but also the first year to pass a milestone set...
