UNESCO investigates environmental impact of Sundarbans coal plant
The recent capsizing of coal-laden ship in the world’s largest mangrove forests puts the spotlight on UNESCO report on the Rampal power plant being built near the Sundarbans.
India to see hotter than normal summer in 2016: IMD
The outlook has also warned of an increased probability of heat waves across the country during the summer as the prevailing El Nino weakens.
$1 trillion wasted on unneeded coal while Future Fund considers backing Adani 
There is almost $1 trillion in the pipeline for new coal developments, even as the sector is facing structural decline, a new report from The Sierra Club, Greenpeace and CoalSwarm has revealed.
Industry 4.0: When humans and robots go hand in hand
Amid concerns that the rise of industrial robots may soon render humans obsolete, Swiss automation giant ABB’s latest innovation may help shine a new light on what the future will look like when humans and robots can work together as…
Unilever cancels contracts with IOI 
The consumer goods giant will stop buying palm oil from IOI, while Greenpeace slams IOI of refusing to reform even though its actions were contributing to the fire and haze crisis in the region.
Lights, camera, climate action!
Climate change is becoming an increasingly prevalent theme in books, films, and even music worldwide. Can reel life play a role in encouraging real world environmental awareness and action? .
United States, China to sign Paris climate accord on April 22 
The United States and China confirmed Thursday that they will sign the Paris climate change agreement in New York on April 22, a move that officials hope will help the accord enter into force this year.
The rise of smart buildings in Asia
Smart buildings are set to grow across Asia as cities search for ways to manage their energy demand and carbon footprint while still catering to rapid urbanisation. The upcoming SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo 2016 is poised to…
Science grapples with climate conundrums 
New research illustrates that reactions of people, plants and animals to the changing climate are a key factor in unravelling the complexities of global warming.
Papua New Guinea is first country to finalize national climate plan under Paris agreement
Yesterday, Papua New Guinea became the first country to formally submit the final version of its national climate action plan (called a “Nationally Determined Contribution,” or NDC) under the Paris Agreement. The small Pacific nation’s…