Page 13 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
India likely to miss Feb 10 deadline for NDC submission under Paris pact
These climate plans detail actions that countries intend to undertake every 5 years
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India has received $ 1.16 billion in climate finance so far: Govt
This amount includes $803.9 million from the Green Climate Fund, $346.52 million from the Global Environment Facility (for climate change focal area), and $16.86 million from the Adaptation Fund
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Govt announces plans to strengthen climate resilience, energy transition
Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will support domestic industries in making solar panels, EV batteries, wind turbines and electrolysers
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It's time to adapt: Climate action key to Viksit Bharat and economic growth
Increased global temperatures will exacerbate the frequency and severity of climate change impacts and the consequent losses
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Why do your vegetables cost more? Economic Survey blames climate change
Extreme weather events are disrupting vegetable production, driving inflation as heatwaves, unseasonal rains, and supply chain issues continue to push prices higher
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US Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency
Zeldin, a former Republican congressman from New York, is a longtime Trump ally and served on Trump's defense team during his first impeachment
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China's rising power demand hinders climate goals as coal usage increases
But that hasn't happened so far, in large part because the nation's energy demand is growing unprecedentedly fast, requiring ever more coal to be burned. Electricity use grew 6.8 per cent last year
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India plays critical role in global climate targets: EDF prez Fred Krupp
In an interview with PTI, he outlined India's unique position as an emerging economy balancing rapid economic growth with ambitious climate goals
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AI, quantum computing, green tech must drive India's growth: CEEW chief
Ghosh said the members of the WEF are now recognising climate risks and the broader environmental risks as one of the key business and economic risks
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Nearly 250 mn children missed school in 2024 due to extreme weather: Unicef
The report also outlined how some countries saw hundreds of their schools destroyed by weather, with low-income nations in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa hit especially hard
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Withdrawal symptoms: US is ceding global leadership where it matters most
Both decisions represent expressions of Mr Trump's "America First" agenda
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Centre's 1,200 e-buses running in Delhi, more to be introduced: PM Modi
He also explained to the students about the 'PM Suryagarh Yojana' as a tool to tackle climate change
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US President Donald Trump's anti-climate diktat opens more doors for India
Green initiatives in India unaffected, experts flag India's chance to occupy climate leadership role
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How Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' call threatens India, developing nations
Donald Trump's push for fossil fuel dominance through his 'drill, baby, drill' approach endangers global climate efforts and hits vulnerable developing nations the hardest
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Experts warn of climate setback as Donald Trump pulls US out of Paris pact
Harjeet Singh, climate activist and Founding Director of Satat Sampada Climate Foundation, described the move as a devastating blow to global climate efforts
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UN's NZBA in trouble: Why big banks are pulling out of climate accords
After major US and Canadian banks, now European banks threaten to exit climate alliance amid concerns over net zero policies
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Green transition: Expectations and recommendations for Budget 2025
It is important for India to establish a coherent and comprehensive tax framework which will incentivise green investment and support the renewable energy value chain among other measures
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NZAM suspends activities after BlackRock exit amid US political pressure
BlackRock, which manages some $11.5 trillion in assets, left the Net-Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative on Jan. 9 citing confusion over its climate efforts
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PM Modi to launch Mission Mausam on Jan 14 to make India more weather-ready
Climate-smart India: Mission Mausam has been designed to ensure better preparedness for future climatic challenges with a budget of Rs 2,000 crore over two years
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Projected air travel growth runs counter to climate goals, says study
Steps to tame fast-growing air travel could include limiting airport infrastructure growth and corporate travel while increasing taxation on the sector
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