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'Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities'

'Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities'

Seven states or provinces spew more than 1 billion metric tonnes of greenhouse gases, all of them in China, except Texas, which ranks sixth, new data released at the United Nations climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, stated

15 November,2024 09:13 PM IST | Baku | mid-day online correspondent
India’s CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024

India’s CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024

A report showed that global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024

13 November,2024 02:14 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
UN climate change conference, COP29, starts off in Azerbaijan today

UN climate change conference, COP29, starts off in Azerbaijan today

Countries are expected to replace the previous USD 100 billion annual commitment to developing countries from the 2009 Copenhagen Accord

11 November,2024 12:32 PM IST | Baku | mid-day online correspondent
Taliban at UN climate meet

Taliban at UN climate meet

The conference, known as COP29, begins on Monday in Azerbaijan and is one of the most important multilateral talks to include the Taliban, who do not have official recognition as the legitimate rulers of Afghanistan

11 November,2024 07:05 AM IST | Kabul | Agencies
Maharashtra elections 2024: Aaditya Thackeray’s vision for a liveable Mumbai

Maharashtra elections 2024: Aaditya Thackeray’s vision for a liveable Mumbai

Aaditya Thackeray shares his vision for transforming Mumbai into a liveable city through improved public services, expanded open spaces, and sustainable transportation.

09 November,2024 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Aaditya Thackeray shares his vision for Mumbai’s future and his re-election plan

Aaditya Thackeray shares his vision for Mumbai’s future and his re-election plan

Aaditya Thackeray, MLA from Worli, discusses his plans for Mumbai’s future, focusing on improved transportation, healthcare, and housing, while critiquing the current government’s handling of key issues.

09 November,2024 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
European climate agency says 2024 is likely to be hottest year on record

European climate agency says 2024 is likely to be hottest year on record

In 2024, Earth is likely to record its hottest year yet, with a 1.5°C rise in global temperatures compared to pre-industrial levels, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. Experts point to the relentless increase in greenhouse gases, along with El Niño and other factors, as key contributors to this alarming trend.

08 November,2024 07:50 AM IST | Chicago | Agencies
Climate crunch: India set for 25 per cent GDP wipeout by 2070

Climate crunch: India set for 25 per cent GDP wipeout by 2070

Asian Development Bank warns Asia-Pacific faces trillions in climate costs, millions at risk

01 November,2024 08:12 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Infants, elders exposed to more heatwave days: Report

Infants, elders exposed to more heatwave days: Report

Overall, in 2023, about 181 billion labour hours were potentially lost due to exposure to heat in India—an increase of 50 per cent from those lost during 1990-1999.

31 October,2024 08:27 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Greenhouse gas emissions surged to a new record in 2023: WMO report

Greenhouse gas emissions surged to a new record in 2023: WMO report

Greenhouse gas levels surged to a new record in 2023, rising by more than 10 per cent in just two decades

28 October,2024 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI

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