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2023 is hottest year on record, brace for more climate extremes says UN
WMO issued the findings for Thursday's start of the U.N.'s annual climate conference, this year being held in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates city of Dubai
 "2023 is hottest year on record, brace for more climate extremes says UN")
After Balasore, Silkyara, disaster response gears up for new challenges
Climate-change also a major discussion point, says NDMA
 "After Balasore, Silkyara, disaster response gears up for new challenges")
Here's how artificial intelligence can help clean up biggest climate messes
The industrial sector is responsible for about a third of global carbon emissions, but machine learning models can potentially help lower its climate toll
 "Here's how artificial intelligence can help clean up biggest climate messes")
COP28 starts tomorrow: What to expect from UN's annual climate negotiations
Forming agreement over future of fossil fuels and who pays for climate damages on agenda
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India saw extreme weather almost daily in first 9 months this year: Report
Published by the independent think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the report said the climate-vulnerable country had extreme weather on 86 per cent of days from Jan to Sept 2023
 "India saw extreme weather almost daily in first 9 months this year: Report")
Less future warming projected, yet there's more current pain, say experts
It's also a conference where one of the central topics will be whether fossil fuels should be phased out, but it will be run by the CEO of an oil company
 "Less future warming projected, yet there's more current pain, say experts")
India to take up both fuel and biofuel at COP28 climate summit in Dubai
Govt expected to push Global Biofuel Alliance; OMC chiefs setting up meetings
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As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders won't attend climate talks
Armed United Nations police patrolled about half the area of Expo City where the delegates will debate, while the other half will host other climate events
COP28 to focus heavily on methane emissions, India likely to stand ground
The United States and the European Union have emphasised the urgency to take action on methane, accounting for about 30 per cent of global warming since pre-industrial times (1850-1900)
OPEC defends 'vilified' oil-and-gas industry on eve of climate meeting
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said that the IEA has "unjustly vilified" the industry over its role in the climate crisis
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Sitharaman demands concrete action on climate funding, not words at COP 28
"There is a need for concrete action on climate funding and transfer of technology at the upcoming global climate summit," she said
 "Sitharaman demands concrete action on climate funding, not words at COP 28")
COP28 DG leads discussion on leveraging technology for climate action
The panel discussion explored the evolving landscape of climate technology, and the need for diverse stakeholders' contributions and partnerships to address the climate challenge
Unambitious targets
Global climate goals need to be scaled up at COP
Bengaluru civic body's climate action plan aims to achieve net-zero by 2050
Bengaluru has been preparing a data-driven, inclusive and collaborative climate action plan with a focus on building healthy, equitable and resilient communities
 "Bengaluru civic body's climate action plan aims to achieve net-zero by 2050")
Statsguru: 6 charts show the clock is ticking on achieving climate goals
As the world races against the climate clock, COP28 has its task cut out
 "Statsguru: 6 charts show the clock is ticking on achieving climate goals")
Not missing either the woods or the trees
Vast untapped potential must be gainfully harnessed to achieve environmental goals and derive potential economic benefits from agro-forestry
Climate concert in Dubai to highlight 'urgency of a planet in dissonance'
Jacob said while the BayEcotarium is a science-based organisation, they were compelled to leverage music as the unifying force for the cause of nature conservation
 "Climate concert in Dubai to highlight 'urgency of a planet in dissonance'")
Explained: How dengue crisis in Northeast India is linked to climate change
As the mosquito-borne disease increases its spread, Nina's untimely death is the latest in the devastating crisis sweeping across the Northeast and other states in India
 "Explained: How dengue crisis in Northeast India is linked to climate change")
DoH, ADPHC unveil Abu Dhabi's vision for sustainable healthcare at COP28
This comes in line with DoH and ADPHC's commitment to highlighting the intersection of climate change and public health, and how a climate crisis is correlated to health issues
 "DoH, ADPHC unveil Abu Dhabi's vision for sustainable healthcare at COP28")
Dozens evacuate, 10 homes destroyed by wildfire burning on edge of Perth
The temperature in Perth was forecast to peak at 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday which is extraordinarily hot for the Southern Hemisphere spring and winds remained strong
 "Dozens evacuate, 10 homes destroyed by wildfire burning on edge of Perth")