Climate Talks News
As green shift sees affordability challenges in the West, India’s green discount pulling in climate investments
The green discount in India is getting ‘accelerated’, by not asking customers to make choices based on moral grounds but on economic ones – an economic rationalization makes the transition to greener solutions more appealing.
3 min read24 Jun 2024Mint Primer | Burning forests: We did start the fires that rage
Forest fires are a regular occurrence in India between November and June due to a rise in temperatures. The presence of a huge quantity of dry leaves acts as a catalyst but in 95% of the cases, fires are man-made.
2 min read3 May 2024COP 28 deal: How impactful it is likely to be and what to expect from COP 29
The COP28 deal was lauded by many as “the beginning of the end of fossil fuels”. However, some observers were critical of the move, saying the deal had “a lot of room for interpretation”. A look at what the experts think about the outcome of the first Global Stocktake and what is in store at COP29.
5 min read15 Dec 2023COP28 sees many firsts — From sustainable fashion show to faith pavilion | Top 5 picks
The first-ever Health Day was hosted at COP28. Besides, world religious leaders, scientists and global political officials came together for the inauguration of the first-ever Faith Pavilion at a COP. Here are top five events that happened for the first time at a COP summit.
2 min read11 Dec 2023#Melodi: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni posts about meeting good friend PM Modi at COP28
In a post on X, PM Modi said he met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and looks forward to collaborative efforts between India and Italy for a sustainable and prosperous future.
2 min read2 Dec 2023COP28: What is it and why is it important? Mint explains
As the annual UN Climate event gathers most countries to make decisions on combating climate change, we explain what COP28 is and why it is important.
3 min read1 Dec 2023COP28: PM Modi to address the summit in Dubai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Dubai to address COP28 meeting on December 1.
1 min read1 Dec 2023Clash Over Climate Tipping Points and Fossil Fuels’ Future at COP28
U.N. conference in Dubai kicks off as climate systems approach dangerous tipping points and 2023 marks hottest year on record.
5 min read1 Dec 2023Big Oil Bets on Hot Air in Climate Talks
The COP28 summit probably won’t change industry expectations of a slow energy transition, but nor will it clarify companies’ long-term future.
3 min read29 Nov 2023Welcome to COP28, the U.N. Climate Conference Hosted by an Oil Giant
The United Arab Emirates, site of the summit, is preparing to increase oil production.
5 min read29 Nov 2023Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared