Page 26 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Climate leaders need better data amid sweltering heat across the world
It's clear that global warming is already having a malign effect on human health and livelihoods. We just need more clarity on how much
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Norway starts stockpiling grain, citing pandemic, war & climate change
The deal to store 30,000 tons of grain was signed by agriculture and food minister Geir Pollestad and four private companies
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From Black Sea to US Midwest, extreme climate threatens crop output
Global wheat prices jumped to a 10-month high in May after adverse weather trimmed yields for the maturing crop in Russia, the biggest exporter
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Mission 2025 group urges governments to aim more ambitious climate goals
Corporate backers include consumer goods company Unilever, the world's biggest furniture retailer IKEA and British sustainable energy company Octopus EV
Mission 2025 group urges governments to aim more ambitious climate goals
Corporate backers include consumer goods company Unilever, the world's biggest furniture retailer IKEA and British sustainable energy company Octopus EV
 "Mission 2025 group urges governments to aim more ambitious climate goals")
Hawaii settles climate change lawsuit from youths: All you need to know
It's another example of a younger generation channeling their frustration with the government's response to the climate crisis into a legal battle
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Four in five people want stronger climate action, says UNDP survey
Only 7 per cent of people globally said their country should not transition at all
 "Four in five people want stronger climate action, says UNDP survey")
Two climate activists arrested after painting Stonehenge monument orange
The latest act by Just Stop Oil was quickly condemned by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as a disgraceful act of vandalism
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EU Commission plan may exempt long-haul flights from new emissions rules
The EU is developing plans to require airlines to track and report their contribution to climate change from January 2025
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Tackling rising heatwaves in cities
As Singapore, New York and Melbourne have shown, cities can mitigate the impact of heatwaves if they have the will to create green infrastructure
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India can play bigger role in climate talks; should host COP: Sunita Narain
Modi, in his address at the Conference of Parties (COP-28) in Dubai, had offered to host the climate conference in India in 2028
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Monsoon may weaken, worsening heat wave conditions in North India
According to the updated dates, the monsoon is now expected to reach the national capital around June 27, while previously, the normal onset date was June 23
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Bonn climate meet: Countries make little progress on financing issues
The NCQG is the new amount that developed nations must mobilize annually starting in 2025 to support climate action in developing countries
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Climate dealmakers brace for China showdown over money at COP29 summit
Negotiators representing more than 190 countries convened in Bonn, Germany, this week for a meeting that typically sets the tone for the annual talks
Modi to attend G7 in Italy, join Ukraine peace talks at 'appropriate' level
The G7 summit set to be held in Italy from June 13-15 in which several nations and key organisation will participate to deliberate on pressing issues including climate change and West Asia tensions
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Brics discusses trading in local currency, African Union, and Palestine
India welcomed Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia who attended their first Brics meeting in Russia on Tuesday
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Mauritius seeks 2% climate levy on co profits as pristine beaches wash out
The nation of 1.26 million people is experiencing more climate change-related events and needs to mobilize 300 billion rupees to meet adaptation and mitigation goals
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Northwest, east India in for another heat wave spell for five days: IMD
India experienced multiple intense and prolonged heat waves in April and May which tested the limits of human endurance and the country's disaster preparedness
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Agenda in the time of climate change
This is the time for change; for society to build green because it is inclusive; to build growth, because it is sustainable
Coal dependency, climate dilemma to hang over PM Modi in his third term
PM Modi will need to balance green ambitions against a need to sustain growth and satisfy rapidly accelerating electricity demand, leaning on a fraying power system still heavily dependent on coal
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