Climate & Environment

Delhi Implements Stage 3 GRAP as Air Quality Deteriorates to Severe

Delhi and NCR have enacted stringent air pollution controls amid severe AQI readings, including activity bans and school schedule changes.

Paris Climate Treaty: A Decade of Impact and Progress

The Paris climate treaty's 10th anniversary highlights enforceable climate obligations via an international court ruling and major growth in renewables, reflecting progress in global climate action.

JSW Energy Signs 25-Year Pact to Supply 400 MW to Karnataka Discoms

JSW Energy’s subsidiary signed a 25-year PPA to supply 400 MW to Karnataka discoms from April 2026, enhancing revenue visibility and advancing its 2030 capacity and carbon neutrality goals.

India Cabinet Approves Major Economic Reforms Including 100% FDI in Insurance and Atomic Energy Liberalisation

India's Union Cabinet approved reforms including 100% FDI in insurance, private involvement in atomic energy, a new higher education regulator, and a Free Trade Agreement with Oman.

Environment Agency to Clear Large Illegal Waste Mountain in Oxfordshire, Diverging from Usual Policy

The Environment Agency will spend millions clearing a large illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire due to fire risk, breaking from its typical policy of not cleaning such sites, prompting criticism over unequal treatment of communities affected by...

UK Government's Nuclear Deregulation Plans Could Risk Environmental Protections

The UK government’s plan to deregulate nuclear power construction risks weakening environmental laws, threatening biodiversity and EU trade relations.

Rahul Gandhi Requests Lok Sabha Discussion on Air Pollution Crisis in India

Rahul Gandhi seeks a parliamentary discussion on urban air pollution to address health concerns and develop government action plans, with the government agreeing to consider it.

Russian Oil Exports Plummet in November Amid US Sanctions Concerns: IEA

Russian oil exports dropped considerably in November due to US sanctions fears, causing revenue declines and lower global oil supply, while demand is forecasted to grow in 2025 and 2026.

India's SHANTI Bill to Transform Nuclear Energy Sector with Private Investment

India's SHANTI Bill introduces private sector participation in nuclear energy, aiming for 100 GW capacity by 2047 while ensuring government oversight in sensitive areas and nuclear safety.

The Download: Advances in Solar Geoengineering and Legal Challenges for OpenAI

Solar geoengineering startups gain serious investment amid climate intervention debates, while OpenAI faces wrongful death lawsuits over chatbot misuse.

Pakistan’s Central Bank Receives $1.2 Billion from IMF for Climate Resilience

Pakistan received $1.2 billion from the IMF to support climate resilience and economic stabilization under ongoing bailout programs.

Retreating Kolahoi Glacier in Kashmir Sparks Ecological Transformation

Kolahoi glacier's retreat disrupts Kashmir's ecosystems and agriculture, threatening biodiversity and water supplies.