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Lessons from 2023 and pointers for 2024
In an era of AI and geopolitical transformation, we may find ourselves feeling nostalgic about 2023 as the new year unfolds
 "Lessons from 2023 and pointers for 2024")
1.5 degrees Celsius climate goal: Relevance, current warming scenario
Here's a lowdown on origin, measurement, and current status of the global temperature rise target in the aftermath of COP28
 "1.5 degrees Celsius climate goal: Relevance, current warming scenario")
How to assess the outcome of COP28
This year's UN Climate Conference, hosted by a petrostate and led by a fossil-fuel CEO, defied expectations with new commitments
 "How to assess the outcome of COP28")
Ports shipping lines may charge more for fighting climate change
The global shipping industry that is responsible for about 3 per cent of the global GHG emissions and carries nearly 90 per cent of international cargo is one such
 "Ports shipping lines may charge more for fighting climate change")
'Avoid unilateral barriers' call a win for India at COP28 climate summit
Another senior negotiator revealed that the target of this crucial inclusion in the global stocktake text was not just the CBAM, but also the Inflation Reduction Act of the US
 "'Avoid unilateral barriers' call a win for India at COP28 climate summit")
BluPine Energy ties up Rs 511 crore green loan for Gujarat solar project
The green loan financing for the project has been secured through leading global banking institution Standard Chartered, a company statement said
 "BluPine Energy ties up Rs 511 crore green loan for Gujarat solar project")
Developed India would have to solve pollution, climate change challenge
India's attempt to reduce poverty with high economic growth will be compromised if it is unable to provide better living spaces, writes Amarjeet Sinha
 "Developed India would have to solve pollution, climate change challenge")
LIVE: US Fed keeps key rates steady at 5.25-5.50%, signals 3 cuts in 2024
Catch all the latest updates from across the globe here
 "LIVE: US Fed keeps key rates steady at 5.25-5.50%, signals 3 cuts in 2024")
Making history, COP28 nations agree to 'transition away' from fossil fuels
Coal singled out for phasedown; India calls for climate equity and justice
 "Making history, COP28 nations agree to 'transition away' from fossil fuels")
Saudi registrants for COP28 included undeclared oil company employees
New rules for this year's talks required registrants to disclose their affiliation, a move aimed at improving transparency
 "Saudi registrants for COP28 included undeclared oil company employees")
2024: A gloomier world?
As economic woes and geopolitical tensions loom, brace for impact on climate, politics and beyond
 "2024: A gloomier world?")
UN COP28: Delegates sign deal to 'transition away' from fossil fuels
Countries were split between those wanting strong language on a phase-out of fossil fuels and others who wanted some way to continue burning oil, gas and coal
 "UN COP28: Delegates sign deal to 'transition away' from fossil fuels")
COP28: Nations inch closer to historic deal on fossil fuel transition
The draft deal urges countries to accelerate efforts toward the phase-down of unabated coal power, a marginal step up from the 2021 Glasgow deal
 "COP28: Nations inch closer to historic deal on fossil fuel transition")
COP28: Nations strain for consensus as climate talks stretch into overtime
Released after 11 days of intense negotiations, Monday's draft deal exposed stark disparities in the expectations of both developed and developing nations
Adani Group to invest $100 billion in the next decade for energy transition
The company said Adani portfolio businesses have an active strategy to decarbonise, pledge to plant 100 million trees by 2030, and undertake innovative pilot projects
 "Adani Group to invest $100 billion in the next decade for energy transition")
Climate talks enter last day with no agreement in sight on fossil fuels
Instead, the draft called for countries to reduce consumption and production of fossil fuels, in a just, orderly and equitable manner
 "Climate talks enter last day with no agreement in sight on fossil fuels")
Best of BS Opinion: After 370, The safe bet of underground mining & more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: After 370, The safe bet of underground mining & more")
UAE trying nearly 90 detainees on terror charges during COP28: Report
The UAE, while socially liberal in many regards compared with its Middle Eastern neighbors, has strict laws governing expression. That's been seen at COP28 as well
UN officials, activists ramp up urgency as COP28 enters final days
He said negotiators at the COP28 summit in particular must focus on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate justice
 "UN officials, activists ramp up urgency as COP28 enters final days")
'COP28 decisions only as strong as what least-ambitious nations accept'
More than 100 nations are pushing for language phasing out fossil fuels eventually, while a few powerful nations like oil-producing Saudi Arabia are talking about blocking it