Page 27 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
India's May heatwave peaks 1.5 degree celcius above previous record
The data does not include deaths from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi, and the final numbers are expected to be higher, a source said
 "India's May heatwave peaks 1.5 degree celcius above previous record")
Global temperature may briefly cross 1.5 degree C threshold by 2028: UN
The 1.5 degree Celsius threshold refers to a key goal of the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015. The agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
 "Global temperature may briefly cross 1.5 degree C threshold by 2028: UN")
Energy firms are 'godfathers of climate chaos', should be taxed more: UN
The burning of fossil fuels oil, gas and coal is the main contributor to global warming caused by human activity
 "Energy firms are 'godfathers of climate chaos', should be taxed more: UN")
World hits streak of record temperatures as UN warns of 'climate hell'
The average global temperature for the 12-month period to the end of May was 1.63 degrees Celsius (2.9 degrees Fahrenheit) above the pre-industrial average
 "World hits streak of record temperatures as UN warns of 'climate hell'")
UN Chief Guterres rebukes fossil fuel supporters amid climate records
Countries should ban such advertising, he said, as many countries do for tobacco and other products that have proven harmful to human health
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Climate change challenge
Funds mobilised are inadequate
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Heatwave: Odisha records 45 deaths in last 24 hours, toll hits 141
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast said heatwave conditions are likely to continue in five western districts of Bargarh, Balangir, Nuapada, Sonepur, and Kalahandi till Wednesday
 "Heatwave: Odisha records 45 deaths in last 24 hours, toll hits 141")
India sizzles at 50 degrees Celsius: A look at world record temperatures
Multiple cities in India recorded their highest maximum temperatures of the season on Tuesday, the weather body said, naming Rajasthan's Churu as the warmest district so far
 "India sizzles at 50 degrees Celsius: A look at world record temperatures")
Heatwave scare in India: 45 lives lost in past 36 hours, death toll hits 87
On Friday, India reported at least 40 suspected heat-related deaths, 25 of them were staff deployed on Lok Sabha elections duty in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Heatwave scare grows as Nagpur boils at 56 degrees C, all eyes on monsoon
The Nagpur Automatic Weather Station (AWS) recorded 56 degrees Celsius, while the AWS at the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Sonegaon also recorded 54 degrees Celsius
Delhi's 52.9 to Iran's 66 degrees C: Heatwave are breaking records globally
In July 2022, the United Kingdom surpassed 40 degrees Celsius for the first time. A small town in northwest China recorded 52 degrees Celsius last year, the highest ever for that country
China plans to cut CO2 emission in key sectors by 1% of 2023 level
The plan said China would 'strictly' control coal consumption, 'reasonably' control petroleum consumption and promote use of biofuel and sustainable aviation fuel
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Developed countries fulfilled $100 bn climate finance promise in 2022: OECD
This promise was made in Copenhagen in 2009 and was supposed to be met by 2020
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Understanding heat waves: What are the causes, impact, and how to stay safe
A heat wave is an extended period of excessively hot weather that can have serious consequences for human health and the environment
 "Understanding heat waves: What are the causes, impact, and how to stay safe")
Here's how disruptions in the Red Sea are driving up carbon emissions
For companies struggling to account for "and lower" the climate-warming emissions associated with their businesses, these rerouted journeys add to the challenge
 "Here's how disruptions in the Red Sea are driving up carbon emissions")
India heat waves linked to climate change cause massive food waste
India wastes more food than almost any other country partly because of spotty refrigeration. Climate change is making the problem worse
 "India heat waves linked to climate change cause massive food waste")
Over 50% of world's mangroves at risk due to climate change: IUCN
Mangroves store around 11 billion tonnes of carbon, which is almost three times the amount of carbon stored by tropical forests of the same size
 "Over 50% of world's mangroves at risk due to climate change: IUCN")
After high transportation costs, Pak mangoes suffer due to climate change
Industry leaders, fruit farmers, exporters and weather scientists are all worried about the increasing impact of climate change that will not just reduce the mango yield but also decrease the forex
 "After high transportation costs, Pak mangoes suffer due to climate change")
Climate change may impact people with brain conditions: Lancet study
The researchers found an increased number of admissions, disabilities or deaths resulting from a stroke due to higher temperatures or heatwaves
 "Climate change may impact people with brain conditions: Lancet study")
BJP went back on Sixth Schedule promise, will continue movement: Wangchuk
After ending his fast on March 26, Wangchuk began a sit-in which was called off on May 10 in view of the Lok Sabha elections
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