The Beijing games is the first to rely on 100% artificial snow. Researchers say that global heating trends will make the event unviable at all but one former host venue by 2100. The downhill skiing and snowboarding portions of the Winter Olympic Games begin on February 4 at mountains near Beijing that traditionally have very […]
Climate Change
Far from dying, the coal industry is actually booming. Just look at these signs – EQ Mag Pro
In late 2021, diplomats spent hours arguing over whether or not to “phase-out” or “phase-down” coal in the last communique of the COP26 local weather change summit. Under stress from China and India, the watered-down second selection prevailed. Still, it was adequate for the United Nations to proclaim that the dirtiest gas was being “consigned […]
WHO CREATED THE CLIIMATE CRISIS AND WHO SHOULD FIX IT? – EQ Mag Pro
As the COP26 is over, many people have given their two cents on the summit leaving two ends of the spectrum up for analysis. One, the young environmentalist Greta Thunberg, who believes the real work continues outside these halls; and the other, my colleague, Nithya Balakrishnan, who believes that decision-makers are appreciating the need to […]
Climate Consequences 2022: If India Sneezes – EQ Mag Pro
India faces the combined challenges of the COVID-19 and the climate crisis, as the country heads into Republic Day. Yet, India continues to fight the pandemic and climate change, as demonstrated by heroic efforts by public health officers and strong climate commitments. Given these commitments, 2022 is a critical year for implementation in India and […]
67% Under the Age of 18 Consider Climate Change a Global Emergency: Report – EQ Mag Pro
According to the G20 People’s Climate Vote 2021 report, close to 67 per cent of the youth in India consider the climate crisis as a global emergency and are vocal about the pressing need for urgent policy creation and change. Strong advocates for green development, the youth are ‘walking the talk’ by making climate conscious […]
Air Liquide recognized by the CDP as one of the best-performing companies in the fight against climate change – EQ Mag Pro
Air Liquide has been awarded by the CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project, a non-profit organization that evaluates companies on their environmental action, an “A-” rating in both categories of climate change and water management. This recognizes the “Leadership level” of the Group’s commitment to the environment, including some of the most ambitious sustainability objectives […]
Bill Gates climate fund plans to mobilize $15 billion into clean tech – EQ Mag Pro
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, a fund that sits within the wider Breakthrough Energy Group that was founded by Gates in 2015, has raised over $1.5 billion from businesses and charitable organizations so far. But Jonah Goldman, Breakthrough Energy managing director, told the FT that the fund ultimately plans to mobilize 10 times that amount. On its […]
Germany faces ”gigantic” task meeting energy, climate goals – EQ Mag Pro
Germany’s new climate minister said Tuesday that the country faces a “gigantic” task if it wants to achieve its goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring sufficient energy for its energy-hungry industry. Robert Habeck, a member of the environmentalist Greens, told reporters in Berlin that Germany is on track to halve its emissions by […]
California Governor Wants Changes to Plan to Cut Solar Subsidies – EQ Mag Pro
California Governor Gavin Newsom said changes need to be made to a contested state proposal that would slash incentives for rooftop solar systems. Newsom was asked Monday at a state budget press conference if a draft plan that would make it more expensive for residents to go solar aligns with his agenda to tackle climate […]
Environment Minister Yadav speaks with US Climate Envoy on phone – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : India’s Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday had a telephonic call with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry where the two of them discussed wide range of issues including India’s ambitious climate action targets announced during the COP26. Taking to Twitter after he spoke with Kerry […]