Greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 are projected to be just 0.3% lower than in 2019, according to synthesis of latest climate goals submitted by 193 countries under Paris Agreement.
World Meteorological Organisation's annual report showed that hikes in the atmospheric concentration all 3 greenhouse gases -CO2 , methane and nitrous oxide - are at new record levels.
Delay in peak stubble burning incidents, early Diwali, cracker ban and warmer temperatures all helped, though pattern of air pollution spiking on Diwali night remained the same.
'I was that kid in the corner that no one ever picked for their sports team. I couldn’t run, I couldn’t swim and I was horrible at bike riding,' she says.
Air quality in Delhi-NCR always ranges from 'very poor' to 'severe' post Diwali. Experts say how bad it gets will depend on firecracker/vehicle emissions and weather conditions.
Eight conservationists from 5 countries write in journal Nature Ecology & Evolution that 'unscientific approach will lead to human-cheetah conflict, death of cheetahs or both'.
The launch comes ahead of COP27 in Egypt next month. Modi said 'Mission LiFE' will strengthen the concept of a pro-people planet, changing the approach towards sustainability.
In assessment of 10 state-level bodies in Indo-Gangetic plain, think tank CPR has found them ill-equipped to manage air pollution. Lack of technical expertise also cited as factor.
These farms occupy buildings or shipping containers where they produce greater yields than traditional outdoor farming and use 70 to 95 per cent less water.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.
Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.
The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.
How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?
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