State of the climate in Latin America and the Caribbean 2023
A double-whammy of El Niño and long-term climate change hit Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Drought, heat, wildfires, extreme rainfall and a record-breaking hurricane had major impacts on health, food and energy security and economic development. The …
Dietary guidelines for India 2024
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently revised the dietary guidelines for Indians to provide healthier diet and lifestyle recommendations, ensuring dietary and nutritional requirements for people of all ages. According to the report, released on May 8, 2024, a proper diet diversity will also help prevent non-communicable diseases. …
A comparison of the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions from combustion and electric heavy-duty vehicles in India
This study evaluates the life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) contributions of different HDV vehicle technologies and fuel pathways in India. Examining three representative HDVs—a 12-tonne rigid truck, a 55-tonne tractor trailer, and an urban bus—evaluate a mix of different powertrain technologies, including best-in-class diesel HDVs, natural gas-fueled HDVs, battery-electric vehicles and …
Global electricity review 2024
Renewables generated a record 30 percent of global electricity in 2023, driven by growth in solar and wind especially from China, according to the Global Electricity Review 2024 released by the global energy think tank Ember. The report suggests that 2023 marks a significant turning point in the power sector, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining in Ashapur - Abhaypur village, Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, 08/05/2024
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of a news item appearing in Amar Ujala, dated 02.03.2024.
The news item appearing in Amar Ujala, March 2, 2024 related to the alleged illegal mining which is taking place near the Aung police station area in Fatehpur district, Uttar …
World migration report 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched the World Migration Report 2024, which reveals significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people and a major increase in international remittances. The report highlights that international migration remains a driver of human development and economic growth, highlighted …
Utility-scale renewable energy tendering trends in India
Large-scale renewable energy projects in India have been the focus of intense interest from both domestic and international players, as evidenced by tender issuances crossing a record 69 gigawatts (GW) on the back of a strong push by the central government, according to a new joint report by the Institute …
Recipe for a livable planet: achieving net zero emissions in the agrifood system
The global agrifood system has been largely overlooked in the fight against climate change. Yet, greenhouse gas emissions from the agrifood system are so big that they alone could cause the world to miss the goal of keeping global average temperatures from rising above 1.5 centigrade compared to preindustrial levels. …
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pharmaceutical-induced environmental contamination, 06/05/2024
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item titled "Impact of Pharmaceutical toxicity on the environment and its regulatory aspects" appearing in Current Science dated 25.02.2024.
The original application was registered on the basis of an article titled "Impact of Pharmaceutical toxicity on the environment …