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Climate change lead to heavier rainfall triggering Wayanad landslide: Study
The models also predict a further four per cent increase in rainfall intensity if the average global temperature rises by two degrees Celsius compared to the 1850-1900 average
 "Climate change lead to heavier rainfall triggering Wayanad landslide: Study")
Was July 2023 or July 2024 hottest month on record? Depends on who you ask
Last week, Copernicus - the EU's climate science service - said July was the second hottest month ever recorded. But this week, NASA and the US NOAA said it was the world's hottest
 "Was July 2023 or July 2024 hottest month on record? Depends on who you ask")
China's central bank to extend low-carbon lending tool to end of 2027
In sweeping statement of policy goals that was short on specific implementation plans, China promised to develop tax & investment policies that would support what Beijing calls a green transformation
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Experts warn against relief even as July ends streak of global heat record
El Nino which naturally warms the Pacific Ocean and changes weather across the globe spurred the 13 months of record heat
 "Experts warn against relief even as July ends streak of global heat record")
Hydrometeorological disasters record highest toll in 5 years: Govt data
The disasters have also resulted in extensive property damage
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84% of Indian districts at risk of heatwaves, 70% prone to extreme rainfall
The study projects that eight out of 10 Indians will be exposed to extreme events by 2036
 "84% of Indian districts at risk of heatwaves, 70% prone to extreme rainfall")
COP29 only chance to bridge climate action, finance gap: Commonwealth chief
Scotland said it is important to have the fossil-fuel producers as allies in the fight against climate change
 "COP29 only chance to bridge climate action, finance gap: Commonwealth chief")
Severe drought returns to Amazon. And it's happening earlier than expected
There were around 25,000 fires in Amaozon from January until late July the highest number for this period in almost two decades
 "Severe drought returns to Amazon. And it's happening earlier than expected")
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal visits landslide-hit Wayanad in Army uniform
Mohanlal, who was conferred the Lt Colonel post in the territorial army in 2009, was spotted donning his army uniform as he reached the Army camp at Meppadi
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Wayanad landslide toll mounts 160; disaster linked to 3 causes. 10 updates
Wayanad landslide: Officials fear that casualties are likely to increase as 180 people are still missing and many are feared to be trapped under the debris
 "Wayanad landslide toll mounts 160; disaster linked to 3 causes. 10 updates")
India not historically responsible for climate crisis: Commonwealth chief
Scotland said India has the opportunity to lead a just and equitable energy transition by sharing expertise and technology
Scientists rely on reanalysis method to know when world has its hottest day
This reanalysis goes back to 1940, and it allows researchers to say with confidence when a record is broken, whether for a day, month or year
 "Scientists rely on reanalysis method to know when world has its hottest day")
Wayanad landslides: How climate change is linked to Kerala disaster
Extremely heavy rain triggered a series of landslides in the hilly areas of Kerala's Wayanad district early on Tuesday, leaving at least 123 people dead and 128 injured
 "Wayanad landslides: How climate change is linked to Kerala disaster")
Built to last
Infra spend must focus on climate change
 "Built to last")
When flights couldn't take off in Leh because air was too thin: Explained
The Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, one of the highest in the world, faces challenges due to mountain winds that necessitate flights taking off or landing in the morning hours
 "When flights couldn't take off in Leh because air was too thin: Explained")
Roadmap for decarbonisation of steel to be out for public consultation soon
India's steel sector accounts for about 12% of total greenhouse gas emissions, with an emission intensity of 2.55 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of crude steel compared to a global average of 1.9 tonne
 "Roadmap for decarbonisation of steel to be out for public consultation soon")
Why is Paris 2024 Olympics set to be the greenest Olympics in history
Paris Olympics 2024 will largely depend on renewable energy sources, including geothermal and solar power; France has put in place several environmentally friendly initiatives
 "Why is Paris 2024 Olympics set to be the greenest Olympics in history")
Gujarat sees an increase of nearly 200K piped gas connections, says govt
A statement from the state government said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat is channelling economic development through environmentally friendly policies
 "Gujarat sees an increase of nearly 200K piped gas connections, says govt")
Climate events influence actions of central banks, says RBI DG Rao
Rao said that such events can destroy assets funded by institutional finance, thereby harming the financial health of these institutions
 "Climate events influence actions of central banks, says RBI DG Rao")
Budget 2024: Proposals for critical minerals to help achieve net-zero goals
In her Budget speech on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures for sectors, including infrastructure, manufacturing and healthcare
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