The COP28 climate summit in Dubai has been marked by protests and criticism against the fossil fuel industry, which is accused of undermining the global efforts to limit the rise of temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Activists, scientists, and some governments have called for a rapid phase-out...
Empowering Women: A Sustainable Solution for Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, affecting every aspect of our lives and the future of our planet. But while the impacts of climate change are felt by everyone, they are not distributed equally. Women and girls, especially in developing countries, are more vulnerable...
How to cut cooling sector emissions by 2050
The cooling sector is one of the major contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, as it relies heavily on fossil fuels and refrigerants that have high global warming potential. However, a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that it is...
Earth may face irreversible climate catastrophe in 10 years, report warns
A new report by more than 200 scientists has warned that the Earth is on the verge of crossing major climate tipping points that could trigger a climate catastrophe in the next 10 years. The report, published in the journal Science, assessed the latest evidence for nine tipping elements in...
Chandrayaan-3 successfully separates its propulsion module from the lander
India’s third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has achieved a major milestone by successfully separating its propulsion module from the lander and rover modules. The separation took place on Monday, December 5, 2023, at 10:15 am IST, when the spacecraft was about 100 km away from the Moon’s surface. The separation of...