Bill Gates to invest $1 bn of own money in clean energy

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 23:21

The philanthropist Bill Gates is investing USD 1 billion of his own money in clean energy technology over the next five years as he believes that many breakthroughs will take place during the period that will help solve climate change.

China PM Li Keqiang kicks off France visit with climate pledge, Airbus deal

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 01:05

China`s Prime Minister Li Keqiang made a long-awaited pledge to curb carbon emissions during a trip to France Tuesday in which a Chinese company also inked an $18 billion (16.1 billion euros) deal with Airbus.

Tata Steel, Swansea University join hands for environment project

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 19:25

"The collaboration known as ACCOMPLISH (Algal Carbon Capture and Biomass-Linked Supply Chain) is a unique pilot which is part of a wider Swansea University project, EnAlgae," Tata Steel said in a statement.

Panagariya takes a jibe at World Bank on climate change

Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2015, 15:59

Panagariya was speaking at a conference organised by TERI and attended by international energy investors and experts.

RE-Invest 2015: Michael Bloomberg urges investors to invest in clean energy market

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 15:53

The RE-Invest between 15-17 February in New Delhi has been organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

India signs $8 mn loan agreement with World Bank

Last Updated: Friday, February 13, 2015, 21:18

India Friday signed a loan agreement worth USD 8 million with World Bank for sustainable livelihoods and adaption to climate change.

India needs to grow at 7-8% a year: Sinha

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 12:48

India needs to grow at 7-8 percent a year to create more job opportunities for young people and double the size of the economy in 10 years, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said.

UN asks India to set target to cut down carbon emissions

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 22:59

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Sunday asked India to set an ambitious target to cut down carbon emissions, saying it is in a unique position to lead sustainability, energy efficiency and fight against climate change.

Hollande shifts position on Tobin tax, money for environment

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 02:30

French President Francois Hollande shifted position on Monday on implementing a long-sought financial transactions tax in Europe and said the money should go towards projects aimed at mitigating climate change.

Poland faces EU fines over renewable energy failures

Last Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2014, 18:58

The senior legal advisor to the European Union`s top court, advocate general Melchior Wathelet, said Poland should be fined 61,380 euros ($76,081) a day.

Bloomberg named UN Chief`s special envoy for climate change

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 21:32

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has appointed former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg as the first special envoy for cities and climate change.

US says no major climate impact from Keystone pipeline

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 06:45

The US State Department released a long-awaited review of a controversial pipeline project to bring oil from Canada to Texas, concluding it would have little impact on climate change or the environment.