More than a tenth of plant and animal species on Earth could go extinct by the end of the century if the current trends on emissions continue, according to a recently published paper that seeks to raise awareness even as the world governments are on their final leg of negotiations for COP15 in Montreal.

More than 10% of plant and animal species could go extinct by end of 21st century  

The United Nations has warned that carbon emissions from shipping were growing, calling on the vast industry to scrap old, polluting vessels and upgrade infrastructure to speed up its green transition.

WION Climate Tracker: UN urges shipping industry to cut emissions

India has expressed reservations during the discussions on the draft text that seeks to expand the scope of emissions mitigation target to agriculture at the ongoing COP 27 UN climate summit in Egypt.

COP27: India takes hard stand against including agriculture under ambit of emission mitigation

India has opposed the developed world's efforts to extend the scope of mitigation to agriculture at the ongoing UN climate summit in Egypt.

WION Climate Tracker: India opposes action to cut farming emissions

Farmers in the United States are adopting regenerative agriculture techniques to reduce emissions, attract pollinators and improve soil health.

WION Climate Tracker: US farmers practice regenerative agriculture to reduce emissions

A study by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has suggested that men contribute more to air pollution compared to women. The study, “Understanding the mitigation potential of sustainable urban transport measures across income and gender groups”, observed that men tend to use personal transport more than women when their income rises.

Men are bigger contributors to air pollution than women, says study

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is leaving countries scrambling for gas. Now, the impact of fossil fuels on the climate shows that the LNG industry is worsening climate emissions.

Fossil fuel impact on the climate: LNG industry worsens climate emissions

The year 2021 has witnessed a record rise in methane emissions into the atmosphere. Scientists from around the world are raising alarms.

2021 witnessed a record rise in methane emissions into the atmosphere

Amid the global outrage over global warming, what is driving the methane emissions? The US government data shows the grim reality.

What is driving methane emissions? US government data shows the grim reality

In a bid to cut carbon emissions by 38% in Rwanda, the electric motors companies are pushing for its electric motorbikes project.

Rwanda's electric motorbikes project: Aim to cut emissions by 38%

An analysis by the Center for Global Development (CGD) reports that the average Briton produced more carbon dioxide in the first two days of January than an average person from the Democratic Republic of Congo would in an entire year.

Energy inequality plagues the world; US causes 585 times more climate emissions than Congo: Report

Days after scientists had declared a months-long volcanic eruption on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma officially over, gas emissions & high temperatures continue.

Inside La Palma's volcano: Gas emissions & high temperatures continue

After lockdowns eased in the European Union, the greenhouse gas emissions went up by 18 per cent. "Greenhouse gas emissions in the second quarter of 2021 increased by 18% compared with the same quarter in the previous year.

After lockdowns were eased, EU greenhouse gas emissions surged by 18%

After lockdowns eased in the European Union, the greenhouse gas emissions went up by 18 per cent. The report by Eurostat states that during the second quarter of 2021, EU greenhouse gas emissions were at 867 million tonnes.

Rise in EU's greenhouse gas emissions as economies recover from pandemic

In the midst of the world's fight against climate change and the UN's climate change summit, also known as COP26, beginning in Glasgow, several delegates arrived in private planes which spewed tonnes of CO2.

'Eco-hypocrite': Leaders, businessmen arrive in fuel-guzzling private jets at COP26

United Nations Environment Programme's Emissions Gap report has revealed that country pledges will be unable to keep the global temperature under 1.5C this century.

'Climate catastrophe': UN emissions gap report deemed as 'thundering wake-up call'

Saudi Arabia has announced it aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060. Also, it aims to double its annual target to reduce carbon emissions. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced in brief scripted remarks at the start of the first Saudi Green Initiative Forum.

Saudi Arabia aims of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060

Energy giant Saudi Aramco committed to being a net zero enterprise by 2050, its chief said Saturday, shortly after the kingdom said it aimed to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2060.

Saudi Aramco sets 2050 zero carbon emissions target

Climate change will cause many of Africa's rare glaciers to disappear within the next two decades, a new report warns. This comes amid sweeping predictions of extreme suffering for the continent that contributes least to global warming, yet suffers the most.

Africa: The continent with low emissions and high suffering, risks losing rare glaciers to global warming

The United States and European Union on Friday made a joint pledge to cut global methane emissions by almost a third in the next decade. The climate experts have hailed this as one of the most significant steps yet towards fulfilling the Paris climate agreement.

US and EU pledge 30 per cent cut in methane emissions

In an unusual experiment, the scientists are trying to “potty-train” a herd of cows. The scientists say it can pave way for environmentally friendly farms. The scientists claim the cattle farms’ waste often contaminates soil and waterways.

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scientists look to ‘potty-train’ cows

A study published Wednesday suggests that mountain forests may store up to two-thirds more carbon than previously thought, underscoring the vital role they can play in combating climate change.

African mountain forests store two-thirds more carbon than previously believed: Study

Australia's conservative prime minister rejected growing calls Tuesday to adopt more ambitious emissions targets, insisting the country was doing enough to tackle climate change.

'Won't be signing blank cheque': Australia rejects emissions targets despite damning UN report

China and India have missed a United Nations deadline to submit fresh targets for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions, officials said Saturday. The world's two most populous countries are among dozens that ignored the deadline of July 30 set by the UN climate change agency to provide an update on their plans for curbing the release of planet-warming gases.

China and India miss UN deadline to update emissions targets

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