Page 149 - Climate Change

Climate change scepticism could take over govt websites under Trump

A reworking of language on climate change on a Wisconsin govt site could foretell things to come

India emerged as key player on climate issues in 2016

Ratifying the Paris agreement and playing a constructive role in the Marrakesh climate summit, India emerged as key player on climate issues

The next big climate-change battle starts in India

Renewable energy technology is already unstoppable

Infographic: Climate change and 2015's year of wild weather

While the majority of studies have been done on the developed world, more analyses of developing countries are included this year than in the past

From electric cars to phasing out coal: These things can limit global warming to 1.5°C

While the long-term focus is on 2050 or 2100, what matters now is the next ten years

India ranks 20th on Climate Change Performance Index

CCPI underlined that countries like India are making "great efforts" in the fields of renewables and energy efficiency

Barack Obama's climate change targets won't be reversed: John Kerry

Obama administration pledged during the Paris negotiations to reduce US emissions by 26-28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025

Rich countries try to shove their definition of climate change finance on all

Push for OECD report to be accepted as formal UN document

Hopefully Donald Trump will address climate change: John Kerry

Kerry was hopeful Trump would not follow through on his fiery campaign rhetoric

Developed nations not doing enough on climate change: UN report

The cost of adaptation in developing countries could range between $140 billion to $300 billion by 2030, between $280 billion and $500 billion by 2050

Trump Presidency could result in more US carbon emissions than a Clinton one

The US energy landscape is poised for a change under either President, but Trump's policies would leave emissions 16% higher after two terms than Clinton's, says Lux Research study

Oil majors pledge $1 billion for technologies to fight climate change

Oil majors said the fund, OGCI Climate Investments, will work closely with manufacturers to increase energy efficiency in transport and energy-intensive industries

Changed pollution norms may not affect AC, refrigerator pricing in India

India would have to cut down use of hydroflurocarbon (HFC) by 10% by 2032

Chemical industry joins fight against climate change

The companies were driven less by idealism than by intense competition, and a bet that they could create more environmentally friendly alternatives

Countries agree to phase down harmful HFCs used in ACs

While more than 100 developing countries - which include China, Brazil, South Africa, etc -will freeze their HFC production and use by 2024, India will start a freeze in 2028

India ratifies Paris climate deal at United Nations

By putting Mahatma Gandhi seal on the climate deal, India will now urge the global community to adopt 'Gandhian way of life'

India to focus on tech transfer, climate financing at next global meet: Dave

Environment Minister says only $2 bn is currently available within the $10 bn committed to Green Climate Fund

Global funding to decide India's HFC phase out

India is one of the countries that has held out on accepting the 1987 Montreal Protocol deadline on completely freezing HFC use

Oceans key to protecting planet from climate change: Barack Obama

Obama said helping oceans become more resilient to climate change will help fishermen

India, US stuck in a deadlock on refrigerant gases

India has sought 2030 as the peaking year for use of existing refrigeration tech, while the US has advocated 2020