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Abrupt, 'irreversible' drop in global freshwater levels, Nasa study claims
Recent data from Nasa satellites have revealed that Earth's surface has lost freshwater abruptly since 2015. This major drop coincides with a 2014 to 2016 period of El Niño warming
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Transport assets worth $400 bn in India exposed to climate hazards: Report
According to the report, in South Asia transport assets worth approximately $575 billion are exposed to climate hazards as of 2022
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COP29 produces streamlined climate finance draft, but key issues remain
With less than two days left for the UN climate conference to close, negotiators face a gargantuan task to hammer it out
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COP29: At climate talks, draft of deal gives little clarity on climate cash
There are three big parts of the issue where negotiators need to find agreement: How big the numbers are, how much is grants or loans, and who contributes
Developing nations demand upto $900 bn in public climate finance at COP29
Developing countries argue that they need at least $1.3 trillion annually -- 13 times the $100 billion pledged in 2009 -- to address growing challenges
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India drops 2 places but remains among top 10 climate performers: Report
The CCPI report, however, noted that significant changes in India's climate policy are unlikely. The growth-oriented approach to climate action is expected to continue or intensify
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Time runs down for negotiators at COP29 to find deal to curb global warming
Negotiators are fighting over three big parts of the issue: How big the numbers are, how much is grants or loans, and who pays
COP29: India asks rich nations to keep climate adaptation commitments
The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are adversely affecting the lives and livelihood of those in the developing world, putting their very survival at risk, Indians said
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COP29: Climate talks in Baku enter final stretch; what happens next
The talks, which began on Nov. 11, are due to end on Friday at 1400 GMT, but COP summits have a history of running long
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COP29: Farmers argue for share of money dedicated to fight climate change
But there's a massive gap between the $1 trillion in climate finance that poorer countries need, according to experts from the World Resources Institute, and what richer countries are prepared to pay
COP29: UN climate chief calls for focus on climate action through politics
Azerbaijan, The Presidency of COP29 was praised for its round-the-clock efforts, with Stiell pledging the Secretariat's support in fostering inclusivity and keeping negotiations on track
COP29: Young activists push for hope amid frustration at UN climate talks
We have this constant challenge of having sometimes the youth forums with spaces at the margins of the decision maker spaces, said Felipe Paullier, assistant secretary general for youth affairs
'India's annual temp to rise 1.5°C by 2057, if emissions stay moderate'
The study highlights that these changes could exacerbate extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and intense rainfall, with wide-ranging effects on communities, agriculture, and natural
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No progress at COP29 in matters critical to developing countries: India
At COP29, countries are discussing how the MWP- created two years ago at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to help support mitigation- should work and what it should focus on
Protesters gather outside UN climate summit hall as progress on deal slows
Activists waved flags, snapped their fingers, and hummed and mumbled chants in a silent protest, with many covering their mouths with the word Silenced
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UN climate chief urges G20 leaders to carry out rapid cuts in emissions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden will be among the leaders attending the G20 Summit on November 18 and 19
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COP climate talks need reform, no longer fit for purpose: Climate leaders
Delegates struggled for hours on the opening day to agree an agenda and the mood has been soured by doubts about the United States' future role under a Donald Trump presidency, diplomatic spats
Unilateral trade measures in name of climate action 'discriminatory': India
India further said unilateral trade measures discriminate against countries seeking to industrialise through export-led growth by raising the cost of exports
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Challenge to climate change need concerted efforts: Dr Swaminathan at COP29
This, she argued, would not only reduce health risks associated with indoor air pollution but also lessen India's carbon footprint, marking a crucial step toward sustainable development
Some rich nations say trillions of dollars needed to fight climate change
Some developed countries on Wednesday acknowledged that trillions of dollars were urgently needed to address climate change and wealthy nations should continue to lead in providing climate finance.
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