Page 31 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Global cooperation needed to curb climate crisis, save 14.5 mn lives: WEF
But, there is still time for global stakeholders to take decisive and strategic action to counter these forecasts and mitigate the health impacts of climate change globally, it said
 "Global cooperation needed to curb climate crisis, save 14.5 mn lives: WEF")
CEOs fear for their firms in pre-Davos survey as AI, climate risks rise
Advancements in generative AI were top of the concerns for most survey respondents, with almost 75% predicting it would significantly change their business in the next three years
 "CEOs fear for their firms in pre-Davos survey as AI, climate risks rise")
Davos 2024: Conflict, climate change, AI get top of list for discussion
The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in the Middle East. The world economy and Ukraine's defence against Russia are sputtering along. Artificial intelligence could upend all our lives.
PM Modi lauds IMD for exceptional service, advancing climate research
The IMD kickstarted its 150th anniversary celebrations on Monday with the launch of the 'Panchayat Mausam Seva' that aims to take weather forecasts to every farmer in every village
 "PM Modi lauds IMD for exceptional service, advancing climate research")
2023 officially warmest year on record by huge margin, confirms WMO
Global temperatures in every month between June and December set new monthly records, with July and August registering as the hottest months on record, the UN agency said in a statement
 "2023 officially warmest year on record by huge margin, confirms WMO")
Best of BS Opinion: The Total trinity, 'It's foreign policy, stupid' & more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: The Total trinity, 'It's foreign policy, stupid' & more")
India's climate goals: Navigating a complex dilemma
Its experience underscores that unanimous advocacy for carbon taxation can be misguided, as it ignores country-specific realities
JSW Group ties up with Finland-based Coolbrook for low-carbon emission tech
Diversified $23 billion JSW Group has a presence in sectors like energy, infrastructure, cement, paints, sports, and venture capital
 "JSW Group ties up with Finland-based Coolbrook for low-carbon emission tech")
One Nation, One Pass: Forest produce portal gets 24K applications
Transit permits are issued for tree species that are regulated, while the users can self-generate No Objection Certificates for exempted species
 "One Nation, One Pass: Forest produce portal gets 24K applications")
2023 recorded hottest year ever as Earth nears critical 1.5C limit
"This has been a very exceptional year, climate-wise... in a league of its own, even when compared to other very warm years," C3S Director Carlo Buontempo said
 "2023 recorded hottest year ever as Earth nears critical 1.5C limit")
India Inc concerned about CBAM's impact on supply chain: PwC study
Half of companies surveyed in the PwC study say they are actively taking steps to reduce carbon footprint and align with environmental sustainability goals
 "India Inc concerned about CBAM's impact on supply chain: PwC study")
'Largest since Madison event': Prep begins for Hello Modi event in UAE
Likely last foreign visit before Lok Sabha polls
 "'Largest since Madison event': Prep begins for Hello Modi event in UAE")
The one-in-five achievement
From every fifth car sold this year expected to be electric to the rise of robotrucks, the landscape of sustainable technologies is evolving rapidly
 "The one-in-five achievement")
Maldives as tourist hub: Its history and what lies ahead for island nation
Maldives, with a population of 550,000 people dispersed across 185 islands, has become a popular tourist hub in the last five decades and today attracts about 25% of its GDP directly from tourism
 "Maldives as tourist hub: Its history and what lies ahead for island nation")
Dip in rain, sunshine hours in U'khand's Terai region over 40 yrs: Research
'The actual decrease in rainfall, sunshine hours and evaporation over 40 years in the Terai region of Uttarakhand is about 58.621 mm, 1.673 hour and 1.1 mm,' the study said
 "Dip in rain, sunshine hours in U'khand's Terai region over 40 yrs: Research")
Hundreds evacuated, 38 rescued from floods in Australia after heavy storms
Hundreds of people were ordered to evacuate their homes on Monday after flooding inundated parts of Victoria state, as wild weather continues to batter Australia's southeast
 "Hundreds evacuated, 38 rescued from floods in Australia after heavy storms")
Climate change driving birds in mountains to higher elevations: Study
Logging can thus lead to the loss of large-bodied, old growth-dependent species, and decrease the overall biodiversity, they said
 "Climate change driving birds in mountains to higher elevations: Study")
TMS Ep600: PV growth, climate change authority, markets, Muhammad Yunus
Can RBI slam the brakes on PV sales growth? Does India need a climate change resilience authority? Which sectors will be on FPIs' radar in 2024? Who is Muhammad Yunus? All answers here
 "TMS Ep600: PV growth, climate change authority, markets, Muhammad Yunus")
Indian CBG industry will see interest from investors: EverEnviro MD
EverEnviro Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Mahesh Girdhar speaks about India's second stab at Compressed Bio-Gas, after an initial attempt to convert waste-to-gas failed
 "Indian CBG industry will see interest from investors: EverEnviro MD")
India to build 2 billion-tonne coal stock by 2030, then hit pause button
According to the projections of the Ministry of Coal, the demand for coal will be close to 1.5-1.8 bt by 2030
 "India to build 2 billion-tonne coal stock by 2030, then hit pause button")
