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G7 way off-track in emission cuts to achieve 1.5degC target; finding significant as WMO says Asia 'global disaster capital'

India, April 25 -- Present policies mostly paper tigers; India need greater ministerial integration to counter climate impacts, say experts Two reports, both released on April 23, have exposed the gr... Read More


Global plastic profiles: How is the Global North helping the South tackle plastic pollution?

India, April 25 -- Capacity-building, technical assistance and technology transfer to poor countries aims to advance a resilient and sustainable approach to plastic management that benefits all Partie... Read More


Global plastic profiles: Can a dedicated financial mechanism beat global plastic pollution?

India, April 25 -- Such a mechanism can provide predictable, sustainable and adequate resources to support implementation efforts in developing countries The provisions outlined in the text aim to es... Read More


Global plastic profiles: How well are countries tracking and monitoring the plastic supply chain?

India, April 25 -- To ensure effective management and regulation, Parties are required to monitor and track the production, imports and exports of chemicals and polymers used in plastic production On... Read More


Global plastic profiles: Where do countries stand on a 'just transition' for the plastic industry?

India, April 25 -- A just transition approach prioritises addressing social and economic impacts associated with transitioning by providing support to affected workers and communities The concept of ... Read More


Southern African drought primarily driven by El Nino, massive blow to food security, health: Study

India, April 25 -- Researchers recommend enhanced resilience to droughts that may occur twice as frequently in El Nino years February was the driest month since 1981 for most of Zimbabwe, Zambia and ... Read More


This summer can be India's hottest & most humid on record: Study shows 68% likelihood

India, April 25 -- 'Strong-to-very-strong El Nino' at the end of 2023 suggests the tropics could likely experience mean daily maximum wet-bulb temperatures of around 26.2degC A new study has predicte... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 24, 2024)

India, April 25 -- Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts and National Green Tribunal NGT slaps hefty fine on Agra, Mathura-Vrindavan Nagar Nigam for pol... Read More


CSE-DTE at Ottawa: Regulating types of plastic products in Indian market is crucial to improve recycling

India, April 25 -- CPCB's annual report for 2020-2021 had found India recycles only 13% of its plastic waste Plastic pollution has emerged as an urgent global challenge, requiring immediate action. T... Read More


Up in smoke: Bandhwari dumpsite fire underscores need to overhaul waste management practices in Gurugram

India, April 25 -- The landfill caught fire around 8-8.30 pm on April 22, 2024 The Bandhwari dumpsite, located in Gurugram, India, has once again found itself engulfed in flames, marking the fourth f... Read More