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India, allies demand differentiation back in rulebook for climate change
India, the Africa Group, gulf countries, and the G77+China group took a tough stance at the Katowice change talks on ensuring the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities
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Climate change: Carbon emission to hit record high in 2018 at 37 bn tonnes
Strong energy demand is behind the rise in emissions growth, which is outpacing the speed at which decarbonisation of the energy system is taking place
 "Climate change: Carbon emission to hit record high in 2018 at 37 bn tonnes")
Adapting to climate change can save trillions but funding it now is hard
Cost of protecting cities against uncertain threats is a major financial and political challenge - especially in places where taxpayers have not yet experienced a disaster
 "Adapting to climate change can save trillions but funding it now is hard")
Air pollution reduces life expectancy by 1.7 years in India, says study
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have the worst levels of air pollution
 "Air pollution reduces life expectancy by 1.7 years in India, says study")
India is fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world: Study
The top 10 emitters are China, the US, the EU, India, Russia, Japan, Germany, Iran, Saudi Arabia and South Korea
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Global carbon dioxide emissions take biggest jump in 7 years, say studies
China increased its emissions to 11.4 billion tonnes (10.3 billion metric tonnes), while the US jumped to a shade under 6 billion tonnes (5.4 metric tonnes)
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Over 70% of India's thermal-power units likely to spar for water in 12 yrs
Climatic change and a rising water demand from rapidly urbanising cities are likely to add to this stress
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Rise of populist, nationalist leaders has led to change in climate talks
it's clear that the political structure of populist nationalism makes introducing policies to reduce, or mitigate, emissions in democracies difficult
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Poland meet: Schwarzenegger says US will fight climate change despite Trump
Schwarzenegger added a sprinkle of stardust to Monday's opening session of COP24 climate talks in Poland
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Katovice Notebook: Climate negotiations begin; all you need to know
Know the flavour of the mood around the event held at the Spodek
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History of Republican climate denial fits right in with essential Trumpism
Trump has brought a new level of menace to American politics, inciting his followers to violence against critics
 "History of Republican climate denial fits right in with essential Trumpism")
COP24: My commitment to climate action rooted in Vedas, Modi tells UN chief
Modi and Guterres met last week on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where the two held discussions about climate change and India's support for the Paris Climate Agreement
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10 yrs after Lehman crisis, we still can't trust private finance with Earth
Ten years later, private finance and large investors will play a central role at the COP24 in Katowice, Poland, and in the full implementation of the 2015 Paris Agreement
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COP24 Katowice: What academic experts say about fighting climate change
The world's poorest and most vulnerable people are most at risk from the effects of climate change, with many having to migrate from sea level rise, crop failure and pollution
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COP24: Reaching zero emission before 2050 is must to contain global warming
The scientific consensus is that we need to reach "net zero" CO₂ emissions by 2050
COP24: As world leaders meet in Katowice, here's what to expect
Representatives of almost all the countries on the planet are gathering in Katowice, Poland, for the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
'India will achieve climate change targets a decade ahead of deadline'
The negotiations at Katowice are going to focus more on the rules and procedures required to implement the Paris Agreement than on reopening and restarting negotiations
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To tackle climate change, World Bank will raise $200 bn in 2021-25
World Bank warned if we don't reduce emissions and build adaptation now, we'll have 100 million more people living in poverty by 2030
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Rich countries eroding confidence in the Paris Agreement: India and China
Along with other members of the LMDC group, they demand detailed rules on climate finance flows
World 'way off course' in climate change fight: UN chief Antonio Guterres
200 nations that signed up to the 2015 Paris climate deal must this month finalise a rulebook to limit global temperature rises to well below two Degrees Celsius, and to the safer cap of 1.
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