EU commission unveils climate law amid criticism

BRUSSELS, March 4: Amid fierce criticism from environmental activists, the European Commission is unveiling plans Wednesday for its first ever climate law — the basis of the European Union’s Green Deal aimed at making the 27-country bloc climate neutral by 2050.

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SC urges government response on climate change law absence

KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court (SC) has raised concerns over the absence of specific laws addressing climate change issues, directing the government to provide a written response within 15 days regarding the lack of legislation in this critical area. Justice Balakrishna Dhakal’s single bench has prompted the government to explain why concrete laws pertaining to climate […]

UN adopts resolution seeking court clarity on climate change obligations

UNITED NATIONS, March 30: The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on Wednesday to seek the opinion of the world body's principal judicial organ on countries' obligations to address climate change. The resolution, put forward by Vanuatu and adopted by con

Scientists say new climate law is likely to reduce warming

Massive incentives for clean energy in the U.S. law signed Tuesday by President Joe Biden should reduce future global warming

Biden signs major climate change, health care law

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a sweeping bill to lower health care costs and address climate change

Biden signs major climate change, health care law

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a sweeping bill to lower health care costs and address climate change

Climate smart Ramkali Mahato

38-year-old Ramkali Mahato from Babargunj, Sarlahi district has a keen interest in learning climate sensitive farming techniques. She has leased 1.33-hectare land for commercial vegetable farming. Photo: NISHANT GURUNG/UN WOMEN amkali Mahato from Sarlahi in Nepal’s southern plains was only 12 when she got married. “As a daughter-in-law, I quickly learned to cover my face, […]

Biden aims to restore species protections weakened by Trump

The Biden administration says it is canceling or reviewing a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species, with a goal of strengthening a landmark law while addressing climate change.