Page 19 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Antarctica's winter sea ice in 2024 was lowest ever, except for 2023
In the Antarctic, sea ice typically covers the largest expanse of ocean at some point in September
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Data centre emissions witness growth: Is AI or climate change to blame?
Three of the biggest tech companies, Microsoft, Google and Meta, have reported ballooning greenhouse gas emissions since 2020
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Why are Italy and Switzerland redrawing their border near Matterhorn Peak?
The boundary change, agreed upon by both Italy and Switzerland, affects the area under Matterhorn, one of the highest and most iconic peaks in the Alps
 "Why are Italy and Switzerland redrawing their border near Matterhorn Peak?")
Tamil Nadu's auto manufacturing sector faces severe climate risks: CII
The risk assessment was carried out as part of CII's new framework, 'Building Climate Resilience for Indian Industry', which aims to help businesses identify and address climate-related threats
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UK, home to world's first coal power plant, to close its last unit today
The UK will close its last coal power plant on Monday, marking a significant milestone in energy use amid global calls for adopting green energy to thwart the irreversible threat of climate change
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates three Param Rudra supercomputing systems
Says India has taken significant steps towards self-reliance in computing
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Jaishankar meets UN Chief, discusses Pact for Future, climate action
Sharing a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, Always a pleasure to speak with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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Decarbonisation key to firm profitability, India ahead of global average
Globally, only about 25 per cent of the companies reported annual decarbonisation benefits worth at least 7 per cent of sales
 "Decarbonisation key to firm profitability, India ahead of global average")
Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change
Yet again, these floods highlight the devastating results of fossil fuel-driven warming, said Joyce Kimutai, the study's lead author and a climate researcher at Imperial College, London
 "Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change")
Developing nations urge world's richest to do more on climate at UNGA
Leaders of small island states most at risk from rising sea levels said it was time for those countries that burn most of the fossil fuels blamed for rising temperatures to stop paying lip service
About 83% of Indian buyers will consider new energy vehicles by 2030: Study
Driven by the Centre's efforts, India's EV sector shows promise but challenges remain. At present, EV adoption in the country stands at 2% for passenger vehicles and 6% aross all categories
 "About 83% of Indian buyers will consider new energy vehicles by 2030: Study")
Here's why Nationally Determined Contributions are crucial in climate talks
Altogether, these reports help countries coordinate their climate policies action with one another
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Leaders at climate meetings in NY warn of growing mistrust between nations
National leaders addressed the group after adopting a 'Pact for the Future' aimed at ensuring and increasing cooperation between nations
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Need to address data challenges for slashing urban emission: Experts
According to Raghu Murtugudde, an Earth system scientist and a professor at IIT-Bombay, data is a severe limitation since pollution is a hyperlocal problem even within a city
 "Need to address data challenges for slashing urban emission: Experts")
At UN summit, India calls for global shift to sustainable lifestyles
Summit of the Future brings together world leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss global challenges
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Climate, abortion, and gun control: Young women demand change in America
Young men have shown reluctance to embrace the liberal label, despite becoming more progressive on select issues, said a recent report
 "Climate, abortion, and gun control: Young women demand change in America")
UN chief urges nations to approve blueprint to address global issues
Antonio Guterres told reporters that discussions on the Pact of the Future are in their final stretch
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Size of Indian economy can easily double by 2030: NITI CEO Subrahmanyam
India could easily double the size of its economy by 2030, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said on Wednesday.
 "Size of Indian economy can easily double by 2030: NITI CEO Subrahmanyam")
June-August recorded as India's 2nd-hottest quarter since 1970: Scientists
More than 20.5 million people endured high temperatures heavily influenced by climate change for at least 60 days, it said
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'Firehose' storm hits part of North Carolina; scientists see climate change
The storm that left homes flooded, cars submerged and schools closed Tuesday in parts of North Carolina wasn't really a surprise to scientists
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