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ADB to Boost Climate Lending by $7.2 Billion with First-Ever U.S., Japan Guarantees

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to increase its climate-related lending. This follows an agreement between the United States and Japan to underwrite risks for existing loans....

November 13, 2024

NITI Aayog Launches ASSET Platform Boosts Green Energy Transition

NITI Aayog, along with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has launched the ASSET platform. This initiative aims to accelerate India’s green...

November 13, 2024

New Water Pollution Penalty Rules Implemented

The Union Environment Ministry has introduced new rules for addressing water pollution violations. These rules will take effect immediately. They follow recent amendments to the Water (Prevention and...

November 13, 2024

Methane Emissions and Climate Change Concerns

Methane emissions are rising rapidly, and this trend poses an important threat to climate change mitigation efforts. Scientists and policymakers are calling for immediate action. Nearly 160 countries...

November 13, 2024

Air Pollution Crisis in Punjab, Pakistan

Severe air pollution has emerged as a critical issue in Punjab, Pakistan. The situation has escalated dramatically, affecting millions of children. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has...

November 12, 2024

Dicliptera polymorpha: New Fire-Resilient Plant Species Discovered

The Western Ghats of India is a biodiversity hotspot. Recently, scientists discovered a new plant species there. This species, named Dicliptera polymorpha, thrives in grasslands. It has a...

November 12, 2024

Largest Feeding Frenzy Ever Recorded

The Barents Sea has become the site of an extraordinary oceanic event. Scientists have documented the largest feeding frenzy in deep waters. This phenomenon has important implications for...

November 11, 2024

Hindalco Tops Global Sustainability Rankings Again

Hindalco Industries Limited has been recognised as the world’s most sustainable aluminium company for the fifth consecutive year. This achievement comes from the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability...

November 11, 2024

India Advances Cross-Border Electricity Initiatives

India is currently engaged in extensive discussions with several nations. These include Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the Maldives, and Singapore. The objective is to establish cross-border electricity...

November 11, 2024

2024 Became the Hottest Year Ever Recorded

The year 2024 is predicted to be the hottest year since the preindustrial period. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) report alarming...

November 9, 2024

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