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Consult workers on devising effective heat action plans: Harvard researchers

The recommendations came after discussions with over 150 experts were held at a four-day conference from March 19 in Delhi. (Representative file photo)
Published on Mar 31, 2025 04:35 PM IST

India hasn’t warmed as quickly but likely to warm faster now: Harvard scientist

India is expected to warm faster in the next 20 to 40 years. (Sourced)
Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:29 AM IST

USAID closure may impact India’s health, climate, development efforts: Experts

A USAID and American flag fly before Congressional Democrats hold news conference outside of United States Agency (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 08:57 PM IST

Centre unveils 1L-cr urban challenge fund, revamped PM-SVANidhi

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post-budget press conference in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 08:02 AM IST

Addressing the gendered double burden of the climate crisis

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A view shows a venue of the COP29 United Nations climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. (REUTERS)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 10:34 AM IST

Urban renewal with street vendor haats

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Street food vendor waits for customers at Marina beach in Chennai, India, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) (AP)
Published on Jan 03, 2025 11:11 AM IST

2025 brings hope for better infra and clean governance

NDRF personnel evacuate people from a flood-affected are in Bengaluru in October. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 11:05 PM IST

Unlocking philanthropy to meet India’s climate goals

TOPSHOT - People holding umbrellas walk along a street as it rains due to the influence of Cyclone Fengal, in Bengaluru on December 1, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) (AFP)
Published on Jan 06, 2025 01:47 PM IST

Ludhiana: Day 3 of PAU climate change conference focuses on regenerative agriculture, sustainable development goals

Day 3 at the international conference at PAU, Ludhiana, began with a poster session on “Biodiversity and service provision across agricultural landscapes” which provided insights into how diverse ecosystems can support more resilient agri-food systems. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 07:02 AM IST

Flooding: Building resilience through preparedness and response

Severe flooding in Bengaluru
Published on Oct 25, 2024 01:18 PM IST

Impact of the climate crisis on mental health

Mental Health
Published on Oct 10, 2024 09:03 AM IST

CDRI launches $2.5 million to support cities for climate resilience

CDRI said this fund will respond to the demand of member countries for technical assistance to ensure their investments are aligned towards disaster and climate resilience of new and existing infrastructure (Photo:cdri.world/)
Published on Sep 23, 2024 09:41 PM IST

Five police campuses in Bengaluru to get 590 percolation wells

As part of the "One Billion Drops" project, this year, 590 percolation wells will be constructed across these locations.
Published on Sep 07, 2024 09:28 AM IST

Cabinet clears 7 plans for digital agri push, climate resilience

Under the Digital Agriculture Mission, for which 2,187 crore will be allocated, the government plans to create an end-user mobile-based transactions and information platform for farmers, similar to the Unified Payments Interface, Union minister of information and broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said, briefing reporters. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 08:04 AM IST

Cabinet clears 13,966 Cr plans for digital agri push, climate resilience

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefs the media on Cabinet decisions in Delhi on Monday. (PTI)
Published on Sep 02, 2024 05:49 PM IST

Erratic rainfall in July caused 2023 floods in Punjab, says PAU study

A report by the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) here has revealed that erratic rainfall patterns in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh were behind the floods that ravaged the state in 2023. (HT File)
Published on Aug 21, 2024 10:41 PM IST

India's elderly population expected to double by 2050: UNFPA

India's elderly population is expected to double by 2050, UNFPA India chief Andrea Wojnar said, stressing that more investment in healthcare, housing and pensions is needed
Published on Jul 21, 2024 01:17 PM IST

PCMC only Maha city to receive four-star rating for effective climate action

PCMC is the only smart city of Maharashtra to receive a four-star rating in the “State of Cities: Towards Low Carbon and Resilient Pathways” report about the climate resilience goals of 15 smart cities published on August 16. (Shutterstock (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 12:21 AM IST

Scientists develop window film that can cool room without blocking visible light

The window film held in hand can cool home without blocking visible lights.
Published on Nov 05, 2022 02:59 PM IST

European Union drafts plan to mark nuclear gas and investments as green

The EU's expert advisers had recommended that gas plants not be labelled as green investments unless they met a lower 100g CO2/kwh emissions limit, based on the deep emissions cuts scientists say are needed to avoid disastrous climate change.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 05:39 PM IST

Analysis| India’s energy choices are critical for the world

India has ensured that energy has become both widespread and affordable for its citizens, whose typical income is a small fraction of the global average
Published on Jan 09, 2020 08:16 PM IST

India gets USD 43 million from Green Climate Fund to boost climate resilience in 3 coastal states

India on Wednesday kicked-off a USD 43 million project to boost climate resilience in three coastal states in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme
Updated on Nov 14, 2019 07:37 AM IST

How cities can lead the charge on climate change | HT Editorial

School children hold placards as they participate in a protest against the inaction to curb global warming and climate change, at Central Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi, March 15, 2019
Published on Nov 04, 2019 05:57 AM IST

Maharashtra gets $200 million loan from Asian Development Bank to build rural roads

The government has signed a $200 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank.
Updated on Sep 10, 2019 09:24 AM IST

Coastal areas of AP, Maharashtra, Odisha to get $ 43 million to boost climate resilience

Children sell balloons at the coast in Mumbai.
Published on Oct 22, 2018 09:26 PM IST