Page 12 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Climate change sidelined as America pivots to fossil-fuel-heavy future
This is not the time to bury our heads in the sand and think that the Donald Trump administration's energy policy will not lead to massive changes in their world and ours
 "Climate change sidelined as America pivots to fossil-fuel-heavy future")
Climate shocks could cause 6% economic loss in Asia-Pacific: UN report
While the Asia-Pacific region contributed 60 per cent of global economic growth in 2024, many of its countries are poorly prepared for climate shocks, according to the report
North India is on the verge of an extreme heatwave, IMD issues yellow alert
In the first major heatwave of the season, IMD predicts states like Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat are expected to see temperatures above 40 degree celsius
 "North India is on the verge of an extreme heatwave, IMD issues yellow alert")
India urges Brics to mobilise $1.3 trillion to achieve climate goals
The Baku to Belem Roadmap is aimed at securing $1.3 trillion in climate finance to support Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
 "India urges Brics to mobilise $1.3 trillion to achieve climate goals")
Govt mulls EPR for construction and demolition waste, used cooking oil
In the case of used cooking oil, the plan is to recycle it for uses such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), animal feed, and soap making
 "Govt mulls EPR for construction and demolition waste, used cooking oil")
Climate anxiety can't force us to compromise basic needs: Bhupender Yadav
Addressing the National Conference on Environment, organised by the National Green Tribunal, he said rapid economic growth is the best defense against climate change for developing nations
 "Climate anxiety can't force us to compromise basic needs: Bhupender Yadav")
Climate concerns: Changing rainfall patterns threaten agriculture
In 2024, India experienced extreme weather events on 322 days, up from 318 in 2023, affecting around 4.07 million hectares of crop area
 "Climate concerns: Changing rainfall patterns threaten agriculture")
India needs urgent cooldown strategy as 2025 may break heat records
Meteorologists attribute the early heatwave to an extremely dry winter season, among other factors
 "India needs urgent cooldown strategy as 2025 may break heat records")
Climate policies must be based on ground realities: Kirti Vardhan Singh
He said that ensuring financial support is crucial for including adaptation in both short-term and long-term climate actions
 "Climate policies must be based on ground realities: Kirti Vardhan Singh")
Glaciers losing record amounts of ice as global temperatures rise, warns UN
The report coincides with a UNESCO summit in Paris marking the first World Day for Glaciers, urging global action to protect glaciers around the world
Indian cities brace for heatwaves but lack long-term planning, study finds
The study examined how nine major Indian cities-Bengaluru, Delhi, Faridabad, Gwalior, Kota, Ludhiana, Meerut, Mumbai, and Surat-are preparing for increasing heatwaves
 "Indian cities brace for heatwaves but lack long-term planning, study finds")
As mercury increases, NDMA readies 300 heat action plans for cities
States are mandated to develop and implement heat HAPs for awareness and prevention of heat-induced diseases. However, most do not go beyond issuing standard advisories on heat prevention
 "As mercury increases, NDMA readies 300 heat action plans for cities")
Study projects loss in India's solar power potential due to air pollution
Pollutants in the air can absorb and scatter sunlight, thereby lowering the intensity of the sun's radiation reaching the earth's surface
 "Study projects loss in India's solar power potential due to air pollution")
Best of BS Opinion: Policymaking must address real-life outcomes
Our editorials and columns today largely revolve around the role of policy decisions, both in government and the private sector, and how they affect the real world
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Climate risks: RBI moots common pool of projects to enhance financing
Stressing the need for regulated entities to consider creating a common pool of bankable projects for climate related finance, RBI Governor said
 "Climate risks: RBI moots common pool of projects to enhance financing")
Stretch of Amazon cleared to build highway for COP30, sparks controversy
The Amazon is vital for absorbing carbon and maintaining biodiversity. Many argue that clearing land for a road goes against the purpose of a climate summit.
 "Stretch of Amazon cleared to build highway for COP30, sparks controversy")
EU carbon border policy may hurt global climate cooperation: Study
These recommendations are particularly crucial for India-EU negotiations on the CBAM as part of the ongoing Free Trade Agreement discussions
 "EU carbon border policy may hurt global climate cooperation: Study")
US key to COP30 despite Trump's pullout from Paris Agreement, says Brazil
COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago told journalists during an online briefing that there is no intention of ignoring the US
 "US key to COP30 despite Trump's pullout from Paris Agreement, says Brazil")
Climate change to worsen space junk problem, reducing Earth's orbit drag
There used to be this this mantra that space is big. And so we can we can sort of not necessarily be good stewards of the environment because the environment is basically unlimited, Parker said
 "Climate change to worsen space junk problem, reducing Earth's orbit drag")
Even 'cool' years now exceed past heat records, climate report warns
An analysis done by Our World in Data finds recent La Niña years are hotter than past El Niño years as world faces global warming challenges
 "Even 'cool' years now exceed past heat records, climate report warns")