The Ministry of New and Renewable energy announced that India has achieved a remarkable milestone as the total capacity of renewable energy crossed 150 GW.
The Supreme court during the hearing over the worsened condition of the air in the capital expressed concerns and questioned the steps taken by the local authorities to improve the situation.
Union minister of road, transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari announced that the prices of electric vehicles in India will be reduced to match the same as petrol and diesel cars by 2024.
In a virtual session with ICC Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that India is committed to fulfil its climate change goals and will achieve net-zero emissions by 2070."As a nation, we would reach net zero emissions by removing as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as we produce by 2070,“ he said.
Environmental groups have raised concern over Rajasthan CM Ashok Gahlot's request to Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to expedite the blocks over coal processing. The demand prodded by environmental activists is to declare the complete Hasdeo forest region a legally protected area, as it is a significant elephant habitat.
Niti Aayog released the first ever list of Sustainable Development Goals Urban Index on Tuesday, and it was topped by Shimla. The Central government's public policy think tank analyzed urban local bodies (ULBs) across 56 cities based on 77 SDG indicators. The research was aimed at the local application of SDGs and ensuring their effective monitoring at city level .
A new international airport is being constructed in Noida and is bringing along with it a major ecological conflict. The area demarcated for the building of the airport is a major habitat for the black buck(chinkara) and crane(sarus). The Wildlife Institute of India has laid out a detailed plan to preserve their population around the area of Jewar.
In about two weeks, Greater Noida will get its first electric vehicle charging station. A report says that there are at least 100 EV charging stations being planned for the city. Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has stepped up to install electric car charging stations. It is a collaboration of GNIDA and CESL.
Studies following the Paris Agreement of 1.5℃ limit of global warming, suggest that South Asia has the most influx of global warming. Emission levels are very high in these developing nations. The poorer nations, which are very prone to disastrous heat waves also need feasible methods to battle the issue. An award ceremony post COP26 meeting held in Ashden, recognised the necessity of sustainable cooling.
The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) in collaboration with the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) to assess mountain hazards to mitigate landslides.
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