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President Murmu reminds responsibility to pass on clean environment to next generation

New Delhi, March 29: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday called for nurturing and protecting the environment for the next generation, saying it is a "moral responsibility" of parents towards their children.

President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate NGT's National Environment Conference 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan

New Delhi, March 28: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) will organize a two-day National Conference on 'Environment--2025' on 29th and 30th March 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will inaugurate this conference.

First 1,000 fungi on IUCN Red List reveal growing threats

Gland (Switzerland), March 27: The number of fungi species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has surpassed 1,000, confirming that deforestation, agricultural expansion and urban development are driving these species to decline worldwide.

7 lakh visitors gain key climate insights at Adani Green Energy Gallery in London

New Delhi, March 26: At least seven lakh visitors have explored "The Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery" at the Science Museum in London, in its first year of operation, the Adani Group company said on Wednesday.

TN govt lists measures to tackle rising heatwave risk

Chennai, March 26: The Tamil Nadu Health Department has initiated precautionary steps to address the increasing threat of heatwaves across the state.

Indians can avert power shortages, save Rs 2.2 lakh cr with energy efficient ACs

New Delhi, March 26: Even as India braces for another intense summer, a new study on Wednesday showed that the country can avoid severe power shortages and save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh crore ($26 billion) by doubling the energy efficiency of room air conditioners (ACs) over the next decade.

Disaster is directly linked to climate change: Amit Shah

New Delhi, March 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Disaster Management Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. During the discussion, the Home Minister emphasised that disasters are directly linked to climate change and stressed the need for proactive measures to mitigate its impact.

Nepal to invite global leaders for 'Sagarmatha Sambaad' on Climate Change

Kathmandu, March 24: Nepal will invite heads of state and foreign ministers from various countries to its flagship event, Sagarmatha Sambaad, which will focus on climate change, climate justice, its impact, and related issues.

South Korea's southern regions report record high March temperatures amid unusually warm winds

Seoul, March 23: South Korea's southeastern regions reported record high temperatures for March on Sunday due to unusually warm and dry high-pressure winds, the weather agency said.

'India 2047: Building a climate-resilient future' symposium concludes with strong commitment to action

New Delhi, March 23: The 'India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future' symposium concluded today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event culminated in a strong call for ongoing action, collaboration, and policy-driven initiatives to enhance climate adaptation and resilience.

Indian cities switch off lights to observe Earth Hour

New Delhi, March 23: Cities across India observed Earth Hour on Saturday night. The lights were turned off between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm as part of the event.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini attends launch of 'Jal Shakti Abhiyaan' on World Water Day

Panchkula, March 22: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday attended the launch of the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyaan: Catch the Rain 2025' in Panchkula occasion of World Water Day, emphasising the importance of water conservation.

China's Metok dam poses severe risks to Tibet's environment, warns UN advocacy officer

Geneva, March 22: Phuntsok Tobgyal, the UN Advocacy Officer at the Office of Tibet in Geneva, raised serious concerns about the environmental and social impacts of China's proposed Metok Dam during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), as reported by Tibet.net.

Protect water for future generations: PM Modi on World Water Day

New Delhi, March 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed India's commitment to conserve water and promote sustainable development on the occasion of World Water Day.

UN World Day for Glaciers: Report reveals alarming decline of Himalayan Glaciers

New Delhi, March 21: As the world observes the first-ever United Nations World Day for Glaciers today, a report by Suhora Technologies, an Indian earth observation and analytics company, highlights a disturbing trend in the Himalayan region.

Green initiatives of RSS save Rs 3.5 crore a day by fighting single-use plastic

New Delhi, March 21: Focusing on environment protection, the RSS undertook national programmes like a zero-budget 'Ek Thali Ek Thaila Abhiyan' (Plate and Bag) through community participation to check single-use plastic and plastic bags.

Glaciers retreat at record pace as world marks first-ever Glaciers Day

New Delhi, March 21: The world's glaciers continue to vanish at an alarming rate, with five of the past six years witnessing the most rapid retreat on record, the first-ever World Day for Glaciers, observed on Friday, serves as a stark reminder of the crisis.

Jaishankar extends India's full backing to Brazil's presidency for a successful and outcome-oriented COP30

New Delhi, March 20: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday extended India's full backing to Brazil's presidency for a successful and outcome-oriented COP30.

Gujarat Budget: Rs 165cr allocated for climate change; renewable energy capacity reaches 32,303 MW

Gandhinagar, March 20: Presenting the demands of the Climate Change Department in the Gujarat Assembly, it was highlighted that the state established a dedicated Climate Change Department in 2009. This move not only set an example for India but also positioned Gujarat as a pioneer in Asia.

Andhra Pradesh: Gov Abdul Nazeer calls on State's people to observe Earth Hour on March 22

NTR, March 20: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer has called on people of the State to participate in Earth Hour on March 22 by switching off non-essential lights.

Australian ecosystems facing multiple threats, warns report

Canberra, March 20: Record-breaking heat, mass coral bleaching, and biodiversity loss continue to threaten Australia's ecosystems, according to the latest Australia's Environment Report published on Thursday.

India's energy efficiency above global average: RBI bulletin

Mumbai, March 20: India's energy efficiency improved by 1.9 per cent between 2000 and 2023, which is faster than the global average of 1.4 per cent, according to a study carried out by an RBI research team.

India AI Mission to sign MoU with Gates Foundation to revolutionise agri, healthcare, edu and climate change

New Delhi March 19: India AI Mission and Gates Foundation will soon sign an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionise agriculture, healthcare, education, and climate change initiatives.

Extreme heat set to double heart disease burden in Australia by 2050

Canberra, March 17: Extreme heat is a major contributor to heart disease in Australia, responsible for 7.3 per cent of the total cardiovascular disease burden, a new study said on Monday.

Adani Green Energy aims to be water-positive in all operational locations by 2025-26

Ahmedabad, March 16: Adani Green Energy on Sunday said that it is committed to achieving net water positivity by 2025-26 at all its operational locations.

Delhi's AQI drops to '85' after three years

New Delhi, March 15: Delhi on Saturday recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 85, which is the lowest in the last three years for the period from January 1 to March 15.

Ramaphosa expresses regret over expulsion of South African diplomat to US

Johannesburg, March 15: The Presidency of South Africa has expressed regret over the expulsion of South African Ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool.

Study shows how climate change affects rain and floods

Washington DC, March 14: Climate change may lead to more precipitation and more intense floods. A new study shows that to understand the details of this relationship, it is important to distinguish between different types of rainfall and flood events -- namely, between short-term events that occur on a time scale of hours, and longer-term events that last several days. In each case, climate change has a different impact.

NASA analysis shows unexpected sea level rise in 2024

New York, March 14: Global Sea levels rose faster than anticipated in 2024, primarily due to the expansion of ocean water as it warms, NASA reported on Thursday.

South Korea adopts new measures to bolster stable supply of energy

Seoul, March 14: South Korea has adopted new measures to bolster its capabilities for the stable supply of energy amid climate change and higher demand for electricity and thermal energy, the industry ministry said on Friday.

India has taken the lead in financing green energy projects: RBI Governor

New Delhi, March 14: India has taken the lead in providing finance to renewable energy projects by including them in “priority sector lending” to accelerate the country's transition to a low carbon economy in the fight against climate change.

Arunachal CM releases 'Biodiversity Action Plan' to empower communities to protect environment

Itanagar, March 13: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday released the "Arunachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action: A People's Plan" that aims to fulfil the Pakke Declaration and achieve the National Biodiversity Targets.

Brazil faces backlash over Amazon deforestation for climate change summit

Brasilia, March 13: Brazil is facing criticism over large-scale deforestation in the Amazon rainforest to build a highway for the upcoming COP30 climate summit, raising questions about the country's commitment to environmental conservation.

US Environmental Protection Agency to roll back climate-related rules

Washington, March 13: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will roll back a series of rules from the Joe Biden administration aimed at reducing pollution and mitigating climate change, stepping back from green energy and electric car policies.

Cyclone Alfred exposed critical weaknesses in Australia's infrastructure: Expert

Sydney, March 11: Cyclone Alfred, which caused widespread power outage and flood in Australia's states of Queensland and New South Wales (NSW), has exposed critical weaknesses in the country's infrastructure, an expert has warned.

Himachal highly vulnerable to climate change, says Governor in address to Assembly

Shimla, March 10: Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday, in his address to the legislative Assembly on the first day of the 16-day Budget session, said being Himalayan region the state is highly vulnerable to climate change.

82.1 million people in East, Central Africa face food insecurity

Nairobi, March 8: An estimated 82.1 million people in East and Central Africa are currently food insecure and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said in a statement.

NDCs must be updated to shape effective global strategies: Climate experts at TERI summit

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