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Budget gives Rs 20,000 crore: Why India needs carbon capture solutions, challenges it faces

February 05, 2026 6:08 am

Carbon capture and storage as an option has been around for years, but its large-scale use hasn't kicked off. Here's why, and where the Budget fund allocation can help.

Union Budget | Rs 20,000 cr for Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage tech: How it works, and the push for it

February 01, 2026 4:09 pm

CCUS refers to reducing atmospheric emissions of carbon dioxide. Here are three things to know about the concept, how the Indian government has viewed it, and the debate over it.

Expert Explains: Why India needs to work with its neighbours to improve air quality, status of efforts so far

January 29, 2026 5:28 pm

Pollutants flowing over borders play a key role in the air quality of the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills. How have other countries around the world tackled similar scenarios?

Higher disease incidents & heat stress: How climate change is impacting cattle in India

January 28, 2026 2:35 pm

India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of milk. As of 2019, milk production in the country stood at 188 million tonnes and was expected to reach about 242 million tonnes by 2023-2024, according to the National Dairy Development Board’s Annual Report (2023-2024)

Polar vortex: What’s behind the lethal winter storm in the United States?

January 26, 2026 6:15 pm

Around 17 states witnessed snowfall, with more than a foot of accumulation in some areas. The deep freeze strained energy supplies in some states, and the National Weather Service predicted widespread, prolonged travel disruptions

Why the past three years have been the warmest on record

January 21, 2026 10:25 am

While the unabated accumulation of heat-trapping greenhouse gases was the primary driver of record-breaking heat witnessed in these years, several other factors also contributed to make temperatures warm

How clean energy could save the world trillions

January 11, 2026 8:16 pm

As clean energy prices fall, a fast transition to renewable energy is the cheapest option on the table.

In 2025, Earth’s oceans were warmer than ever: What does it mean for the planet?

January 10, 2026 1:41 pm

Almost 90% of the extra heat trapped by greenhouse gases (GHGs) has been absorbed by the oceans, making them steadily warmer over the decades

US exit from several climate bodies can mean both relief, challenges for India: Here's why

January 10, 2026 10:43 am

By disassociating completely from the international climate regime, the US might be jeopardising its own long-term interests. Here's how

US leaves India-headquartered International Solar Alliance after Trump order: What to know

January 08, 2026 2:03 pm

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is the only India-headquartered organisation among the 60-plus institutions that the United States has now exited.

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