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India will meet half its energy requirements from renewable energy, and significantly reduce carbon emissions by 2030, Prime Minister Modi announced today at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland.

Read about the latest at the Montreal Protocol meetings this week and efforts toward climate friendly cooling in a warming world.

India is key to a successful outcome at the global climate negotiations beginning next week in Glasgow, just as it was during the Paris talks six years ago. 

Read about the upcoming Montreal Protocol meeting and the progress countries have made since signing the Kigali Amendment.

Read about the roles of DISCOMs in achieving India's EV dreams.

The landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act’s (CLCPA) ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85% by 2050 will require a transformation of the power, transportation and building sectors.

The Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition is fighting to protect a historic burial ground in Brooklyn, where remains of individuals of African descent were discovered. This sacred space must be safeguarded from disturbance and development—here's how you can help.

Development of the PennEast Pipeline has been put on hold! This fracked gas pipeline would be disastrous for the Delaware River Basin and would exacerbate the climate crisis—here’s how we can stop the pipeline permanently.

On November 2nd, New Yorkers can lead a new wave of state environmental rights amendments if they decide that the state should officially recognize everyone’s right to clean air and water.

A new report outlines the health, climate, and economic benefits of New York State adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks rule.

During the national COVID-19 lockdown, residents in major Indian cities marveled at the unprecedented clear blue skies. Recognizing that it should not take a pandemic for people to breathe clean air, cities across India are implementing air quality plans.

With the alarming rate of global warming already underway, transitioning to electric vehicles now is critical, but it is only possible with an aggressive scale-up of charging infrastructure to accompany the shift.

Climate change adaptation is more urgent than ever.

NRDC has seen a steady decline in total water usage institution-wide and has taken steps to advance water stewardship.

By 2030, India will have added nearly one billion square meters of new commercial floor space--more than the land area of New York City and Washington D.C combined. Building smart from the start is a real opportunity to reduce emissions…

For the millions in rural India striving to righten their lives after the crushing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the worsening climate crises, clean energy skills and trainings can be a lifeline.

As parties to the Montreal Protocol are gathering virtually for the second part of the Open-Ended Working Group meeting this week, India is in the spotlight. Although India is already taking action on climate friendly cooling, it is now one…