This overview sets the scene for the various modules in the Renewables 2024 Global Status Report Collection. It provides high-level trends on the status of renewables in the wider fossil fuel-dominated energy system in the context of global challenges such as climate change, development goals and the geopolitical landscape. Urgent …
The Ericsson Mobility Report suggests that harnessing new technologies - such as smart grids, smart transport and smart buildings - could cut around 10 gigatonnes of CO2e emissions. The report states: “Recent studies show that in OECD countries with high ICT use, the total energy footprint (and consequently the carbon …
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC), a leading bottler of brands of Coca-Cola Company, has stated its commitment to reduce water and direct carbon emissions intensity by 30 percent and 50 percent respectively by 2020, following its endorsement by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) as the world sustainability leader in the …
The relationship between livestock and climate change has been discussed for years. Livestock contribute both directly and indirectly to climate change through the emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. In a new study the results of which were published last week, the American Millennium …
AHMEDABAD: GAILBSE 4.04 % (India) Limited has topped the PSUs, and third overall, in the 'Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI)' released by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)-India. GAIL got a score of 98 out of maximum 100 in CDLI which was released at the Bombay Stock Exchange, an increase of 12 …
Faced with shortage of funds, the government on Tuesday called upon private firms to go the extra mile to increase forest cover so that an additional carbon sink of 2.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent is created by 2030. Going by the latest assessment, India's forest cover increased to …
Earth's climate may be far more sensitive to carbon dioxide than scientists once thought. New research reveals that carbon dioxide levels about 50 million years ago, may have been as low as 680 parts per million (ppm), which is nearly half the 1,125 ppm predicted for the steamy climate. CO2 …
With 392 GW installed, wind energy can be the single largest source of power generation in the EU by 2030 ahead of coal and gas. Wind energy already plays a significant role in the European power sector. In 2014, the wind industry installed 11,791 MW in the EU - more …
Warmer waters and ocean acidification will have major harmful effects on them With the increase in level of carbon dioxide and warmer oceans, the hunting ability and growth of sharks will be dramatically impacted by the end of the century, a study warns. Warmer waters and ocean acidification will have …
A new report has concluded that members of the G20 are providing $452 billion per year on fossil fuel production subsidies. Despite numerous pledges to minimize or cut fossil fuel subsidies entirely, and amid tremendous international and public pressure, member nations of the G20 major economies are doing all they …
Carbon dioxide concentrations have reached a crucial level. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in an annual accounting of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, reported that average levels of carbon dioxide exceeded 400 parts per million in the early months of 2015, a rise of 43 percent over pre-industrial levels. …
KOZHIKODE: According to a recent report of Climate Central, a US-based non-profit research and journalism organisation, the rise in sea level owing to global warming could submerge land home to nearly 43 lakh people in the state. The study, ‘Mapping Choices Carbon, Climate, And Rising Seas Our Global Legacy’, said …
Stockholm: Saudi Arabia, whose oil-fueled economy could suffer from global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, today submitted a climate action pledge to the United Nations. Though thin on commitments, the Saudi pledge was symbolically important because the desert kingdom has been seen as reluctant to join the fight against …
Mumbai: Young Mumbaikars are so badly hit by rising pollution levels that they have weak lungs, says a new study. The study, presented at the recent national conference of chest specialists in Jaipur, tested lungs — the capacity and speed of breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide — …
Cycling plays a major role in personal mobility around the world, but it could play a much bigger role. Given the convenience, health benefits, and affordability of bicycles, they could provide a far greater proportion of urban passenger transportation, helping reduce energy use and CO2 emissions worldwide. This report presents …
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has published a brief titled, ‘Land matters for climate: Reducing the gap and approaching the target,' ahead of the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to be held in Paris, …
New scientific data released on Monday confirmed 2015’s place as a milestone year for the Earth’s environment, with both temperatures and greenhouse gases crossing symbolic thresholds with ominous implications for future climate change. The World Meteorological Organization, in an annual accounting of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, reported that …
Asia must be at the center of the global fight against climate change. It is the world’s most populous region, with high economic growth, a rising share of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the most vulnerability to climate risks. Its current resource- and emission-intensive growth pattern is not sustainable. This …
The precipitous fall in oil prices, continued geopolitical instability and the ongoing climate negotiations are witness to the dynamic nature of energy markets. In a time of so much uncertainty, understanding the implications of the shifting energy landscape for economic and environmental goals and for energy security is vital. The …
The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached yet another new record high in 2014, continuing a relentless rise which is fuelling climate change and will make the planet more dangerous and inhospitable for future generations. The World Meteorological Organization’s Greenhouse Gas Bulletin says that between 1990 and 2014 …
A higher proportion of the Indians believe climate change to be a serious global challenge than the Chinese do, reveals a survey released by the Pew Research Center on Thursday. The survey also shows a majority of people - 54 per cent of all respondents across 40 countries - view …
