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Biden administration taking heat from all sides over Louisiana LNG project
Bill McKibben, an environmentalist who led a successful fight against the now-cancelled Keystone XL oil pipeline, said any approval of CP2 by the Biden administration 'would be a huge miscalculation.'
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Sense of urgency required to tackle climate crises, poverty: WB chief Banga
"What we have is an existential climate crisis," the World Bank President said here during a session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
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European Commission to back 90% emissions cut for 2040 climate target
The European Union is drafting its first 2040 climate target, to bridge the gap between its existing goals to cut net emissions 55% by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050
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UN Chief Antonio Guterres calls for urgent action on climate change, AI
Guterres also went on to mention the Israel-Hamas crisis and reiterated his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
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Deloitte India unveils initiative to cut emissions attributed to software
The Code offers ways to build eco-friendly software, promoting the use of techniques that contribute to a greener planet
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YouTube making money off new breed of climate denial, monitoring group
The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) used artificial intelligence to review transcripts from 12,058 videos from the past six years on 96 of Alphabet Inc's YouTube channels
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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")