Environment

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the climate crisis threatens to deepen global divisions and polarization. Sharing his thoughts on social media, Tedros reflected on his testimony at the International Court

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Veteran Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil (82) was awarded the prestigious Champions of Earth award by the United Nations (UN) on December 10 for Lifetime Achievement in conservation and protection of marginalized communities. He is the

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Bryan Johnson, the American entrepreneur famed for his anti-aging initiatives, faced significant discomfort during his recent visit to India due to Mumbai’s air pollution. Johnson, in the city to promote his book Don't Die, shared his

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - On December 6, 2024, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance renewable energy technologies and promote sustainable energy systems. The

RIYADH (ANI) - Three-time Grammy Award-winning musician Ricky Kej recently met French President Emmanuel Macron during a lunch organized in the president's honor. The meeting took place while Kej was attending the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference,

Photo: Ethnic Media Services By Selen Ozturk As California’s wildlife crisis deepens amid forester job shortages, the state has launched a new initiative to build up its forestry ranks. California has 33 million acres of forest land; for the 4 million of these

CHENNAI– In a pioneering move to address rising human-elephant conflicts during migration season, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has implemented India’s first Artificial Intelligence-triggered early warning system. The system, operational in the Hosur Forest Division, provides real-time monitoring of wild

Photo: REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra/ NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's government plans to clamp down on polluting farm fires by measuring the areas burnt instead of live blazes, after reports that farmers were burning paddy waste or stubble at times when satellites were

Photo: Reuters MUMBAI (Reuters) - Rapeseed and mustard planting in India are set to drop despite higher prices, as above-average temperatures during the sowing season prompt farmers to switch to crops less affected by heat and which offer equally good returns,

BAKU (ANI) - UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey has emphasized the critical need for India's active involvement in global and domestic efforts to combat climate change and address pollution, particularly its impact on children. Speaking about India's role on the international

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Former WHO Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has emphasized that nearly everyone in India is now vulnerable to climate change, citing its impacts on health, gender, and economic stability. She highlighted that women and children

RIO DE JANEIRO (ANI) - President Joe Biden announced major climate initiatives during his recent visit to Brazil, aimed at intensifying the fight against climate change. While attending the G20 Summit on November 18 in Rio de Janeiro, Biden became the first

BAKU (ANI) - India on November 19 emphasized the urgent need for developed countries to take leadership in mitigating climate change and providing adequate carbon space for developing nations, highlighting the disproportionate financial burden on the Global South. Delivering the national

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Ajay Banga, Gaurav Sant, and Sandeep Nijhawan were three Indian Americans featured in TIME magazine’s 2024 list of the 100 most influential climate leaders in business. These leaders represented a growing movement of individuals driving meaningful progress in

Photo: Reuters/Dan Koeck CHICAGO, IL (Reuters) - The return of drought in U.S. cattle-producing areas is delaying ranchers' plans to expand production after the nation's herd shrank to its smallest level in seven decades, farmers and analysts said. Tight cattle supplies are

Photo: Reuters/Anushree Fadnavis NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's government banned non-essential construction in New Delhi, the world's most polluted capital, and urged residents to avoid burning coal for heating, to combat worsening air quality that has disrupted flights and obscured the Taj

Photo: Reuters/Brendan McDermid WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - Donald Trump said on November 11 he will appoint Republican former Congressman Lee Zeldin, who often voted against legislation on green issues including a measure to stop oil companies from price gouging, to head

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN (Reuters) - US climate envoy John Podesta on November 11 urged governments to keep faith in the country's promise to combat global warming, saying Donald Trump can slow, not stop, the transition from fossil fuels when he returns

Photo: Reuters/Aziz Karimov BAKU, (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people from around the globe are gathering for COP29, the annual UN climate summit, here in Azerbaijan’s capital. But as each year’s summit has produced its own set of promises, plans and

Photo: Reuters/Aziz Karimov BRUSSELS/JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) - China has put trade talks onto the proposed agenda for the COP29 summit, a U.N. document showed, raising the prospect that the issue could disrupt the start of global climate talks. The draft agenda for this

By Farwa Aamer As South Asia faces the escalating impacts of climate change, the region’s ability to respond effectively hinges on more than just access to climate finance and technical solutions. A critical yet often underexplored dimension is the political economy that

By Farwa Aamer The sixth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change highlights South Asia’s acute vulnerability to climate change, which is exacerbated by developmental constraints, pervasive poverty, governance challenges, and reliance on climate-sensitive livelihoods. The International Monetary Fund’s Climate Change

WASHINGTON, DC(ANI) -  A 29-year-old Tibetan environmental whistle-blower from Ngaba is currently in detention following the viral release of a video on Chinese social media exposing illegal sand and gravel mining in his hometown of Cha'erm.His video, which highlighted severe

By Valerie Volcovici and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Donald Trump has promised to gut U.S. President Joe Biden's climate subsidies if elected. But many of Trump's allies are benefiting from them thanks to big investments in solar power, electric

Photo: Reuters/Bhawika Chhabra NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) - At least 16 farmers have been arrested in Haryana for illegally burning paddy stubble to clear fields, a practice that stokes air pollution in the region around New Delhi at the onset of winter,

NEW DELHI (ANI) - As Delhi grapples with rising air pollution, toxic foam is floating on the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area. A resident said that pollution near the Akshardham area had increased a lot in the past two

Photo: Reuters/Baz Ratner NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS) - As the United Nations two-week COP16 biodiversity summit kicks off on October 21 in Colombia, here is what you need to know about nature's rapid decline - and its importance to the global

By Selen Ozturk SACRAMENTO, CA - With the next big earthquake overdue, new state initiatives are giving Californians unprecedented ways to protect themselves. With the 35th anniversary of the devastating Loma Prieta Earthquake on October 17, the California Office of Emergency Services

NEW DELHI, (ANI) – At the Lakme Fashion Week former Miss Asia Pacific, Dia Mirza, graced the runway for designer Samant Chauhan. Dia showcased Chauhan's much-anticipated bridal collection, "Ethereal Bloom," which brought together the perfect fusion of traditional Indian bridal

Photo: Reuters/Marco Bello MIAMI, FL (REUTERS) - The brutal wind and torrential rainfall of Hurricane Milton that killed 16 people in Florida were worsened by human-caused climate change, a team of international scientists said. Global warming made wind speeds around 10% stronger

Photo: Reuters/Michael Fiala WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - On October 11, the Biden administration announced the creation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary along California's central coast. This move marks a significant victory for the Chumash tribe, which has advocated for

By Dhanapal Govindarajulu, Divya Gupta, and Ghazala Shahabuddin British colonialism turned India's tigers into trophies. Between 1860 and 1950, more than 65,000 were shot for their skins. The fortunes of the Bengal tiger, one of Earth's biggest species of big cat,

Photo: Reuters/Stringer SINGAPORE, (REUTERS) - Chinese firms' overseas investments in clean energy technology projects have exceeded $100 billion since the start of 2023 as they aim to avoid tariffs in the U.S. and elsewhere, Australian research group Climate Energy Finance (CEF)

Photo: Reuters/Steve Nesius WASHINGTON, DC (REUTES) - With the help of mannequins named Helga and Zohar and sensors placed inside a spacecraft, scientists have collected valuable data about radiation exposure for astronauts outside Earth's sheltering magnetic field and gained insights on

Photo: Reuters/Anushree Fadnavis NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) - India's Supreme Court asked authorities on October 3 to report back within a week on what they were doing to stop farmers from burning crop residue as smog began to pollute the air in

Photo: Reuters/ Desmond Boylan CHENNAI, (REUTERS) - Mount Everest is Earth's tallest mountain - towering 5.5 miles above sea level - and is still growing. While it and the rest of the Himalayas are continuing an inexorable uplift that dates to their

Photo: Reuters/Fred Greaves WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Farmers in the United States who raise livestock in large industrial operations could get funding from President Joe Biden's signature climate law to transition to more environmentally friendly practices under bills introduced in the

India-West Staff Reporter CORONA, CA  – Calibike, a company focused on promoting sustainable transportation through electric bikes, launched its latest product at an event held at the Corona City Council Hall. The launch aligns with California’s ongoing efforts to encourage eco-friendly

Photo: Reuters/Aditi Shah/File Photo BENGALURU, (REUTERS) - Karnataka plans to cut levies and offer financial incentives to companies in the clean mobility sector, including a steep tax cut for hybrid cars that will be a boost for Toyota, a draft of

Photo: Reuters/Andrew Kelly WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Investment firm Monroe Capital LLC said on September 23 it plans to launch a fresh fund of up to $1 billion to provide loans for smaller auto suppliers as the industry shifts from gasoline-powered

GUWAHATI (ANI) - The World Rhino Day celebration on September 22 at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve showcased a series of outreach activities aimed at raising public awareness about rhino conservation. These initiatives were designed to engage local communities

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy, Jorgan K. Andrews, addressed the 21st Indo-U.S. Economic Summit in New Delhi, emphasizing the importance of climate change mitigation and energy transition in strengthening India-U.S. relations. Speaking at

India-West News Desk WILMINGTON, DE - At the meeting between President Joe Biden and PM Narendra Modi, the United States and India announced an expanded collaboration aimed at accelerating the clean energy transition and creating high-quality jobs. This initiative highlights the

Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - The US House of Representatives on September 20 voted narrowly to repeal clean vehicle rules adopted in March to cut fleetwide tailpipe emissions by 50% over 2026 levels by 2032. House Republicans said the Environmental Protection

Photo: Reuters/Etienne Laurent WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS)—If he won the presidential election on November 5, Former President Donald Trump has said he would cancel all unspent funds from President Joe Biden's signature climate law. But most grants will be spent by the time

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm co-chaired the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership Ministerial in Washington, DC, on September 16. The meeting focused on advancing clean energy innovation, enhancing energy security, and

Photo: Reuters Via CIRA NOAA Handout SINGAPORE, (REUTERS) - The world's ozone layer is on "the road to long-term recovery" despite a destructive volcanic eruption in the South Pacific, the World Meteorological Organization said on September 17, after efforts to phase

GANDHINAGAR (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on September 16 that the country is determined to build a sustainable energy path forward and that the focus is on solar power, wind power, nuclear, and hydropower to secure the future.

NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) - India's top electric vehicle maker, Tata Motors, is luring consumers with free charging and steep discounts, while rival MG Motor has launched its first battery rental plan, in strategies aimed at propping up sales of the

Photo: Reuters/Adrees Latif JAL, NM (REUTERS) - Flying over the desert landscape of southeastern New Mexico in a four-seat helicopter, Stephen Aldridge could count around a dozen man-made lagoons brimming with toxic wastewater glistening between drill rigs and pumpjacks. While it is