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Aerosols heating up Himalayan climate, accelerates glacier's retreat: Study
The researchers observed the concentrations of aerosols and the the amount of heat absorbed across several locations in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, Himalayan foothills and the Tibetan Plateau
 "Aerosols heating up Himalayan climate, accelerates glacier's retreat: Study")
India to push developed nations to become 'carbon negative' before 2050
India, which is resisting calls to commit to a deadline for phasing out its own use of coal and other fossil fuels, is set to make its proposal at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai later this year
 "India to push developed nations to become 'carbon negative' before 2050")
Antarctica's ice shelves reduced by 40% in volume over 25 years: Study
The research, published in the journal Science Advances, found that almost all the ice shelves on the western side of Antarctica experienced ice loss
 "Antarctica's ice shelves reduced by 40% in volume over 25 years: Study")
Sharp rise in companies' climate-related risk disclosure: G20 report
A new report from a G20 advisory body highlights significant growth in companies' disclosure of climate-related risks and opportunities between 2020 and 2022
 "Sharp rise in companies' climate-related risk disclosure: G20 report")
India can become first country to industrialise without carbonising: Kant
With ideal weather conditions, India can redefine its growth model to become the first country in the world to industrialise without carbonising, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Thursday
 "India can become first country to industrialise without carbonising: Kant")
Global water resources in crisis, river conditions deviate from normal: WMO
It stated that the hydrological cycle was spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and human activities
 "Global water resources in crisis, river conditions deviate from normal: WMO")
Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined again for climate protest in Sweden
On Sept 15, she was charged with disobedience to law enforcement for refusing to obey police asking her to leave the scene. She then was dragged away by two uniformed officers
 "Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined again for climate protest in Sweden")
Melting J&K glaciers threaten water supply, biodiversity, warns expert
The scientist noted that under climate change and increasing temperatures, the glaciers in the region are melting
 "Melting J&K glaciers threaten water supply, biodiversity, warns expert")
Climate change may make India, Indus Valley too hot for up to 2.2 bn: Study
Humans can only withstand certain combinations of heat and humidity before their bodies begin to experience heat-related health problems, such as heat stroke or heart attack
 "Climate change may make India, Indus Valley too hot for up to 2.2 bn: Study")
Climate change blamed as Europe's cities see heat waves in Autumn
London, which endured some cold and bleak weather during the summer, is forecast to reach at least 22C on three of the next five days, while Paris climbs to 26C on Tuesday
 "Climate change blamed as Europe's cities see heat waves in Autumn")
Some plants may worsen air pollution on a warming planet, shows study
The researchers noted that the temperature effect trumps the carbon dioxide (CO2) effect
 "Some plants may worsen air pollution on a warming planet, shows study")
Developed nations pledge $9.3 bn to climate fund at gathering in Germany
Twenty-five countries came forward with fresh pledges while five said that they would announce theirs in the near future
 "Developed nations pledge $9.3 bn to climate fund at gathering in Germany")
What pandemic preparedness would look like
Given strong odds that we will face another pandemic, the world is rightly engaged in discussions about how to do better next time. But the latest UN agreement on the issue offers mere platitudes
 "What pandemic preparedness would look like")
Climate change threatens amphibians, 136 of 426 species in India at risk
Climate change is deteriorating amphibian species around the world and the species continue to be the most threatened class of vertebrates, new research in Nature journal reports
 "Climate change threatens amphibians, 136 of 426 species in India at risk")
Global infra faces losses worth $300 bn due to climate change: Report
The report said the annual investment required to fund the infrastructure deficit, achieve the sustainable development goals, and strengthen resilience by 2050 is about to $9.2 trillion
 "Global infra faces losses worth $300 bn due to climate change: Report")
Global infra faces losses of $300 bn amid worsening climate impacts: CDRI
Inclusion of health and education infrastructure, and building stock, increases that range to $732 to $845 billion with nearly half of this contingent liability held by low-and-middle-income nations
Greenwashing in India Inc: Environment scores create a sense of suspicion
Companies' disclosures should be verified by a single unit under Sebi to avoid disparity in methods
 "Greenwashing in India Inc: Environment scores create a sense of suspicion")
Banks, financial services behind 70% jump in greenwashing incidents in 2023
European financial institutions accounted for most of those instances, and much of the greenwashing involved claims about fossil fuels
 "Banks, financial services behind 70% jump in greenwashing incidents in 2023")
India caught between Davids & Goliaths in global clean energy face-off
The US and Europe are offering 8 to 10 times more subsidies amounting to a massive $650 billion, around 18 per cent of India's gross domestic product
 "India caught between Davids & Goliaths in global clean energy face-off")
MPs raised concerns on climate change: Jairam Ramesh after House panel meet
Future meetings on this very wide but crucial subject will be held in the next few weeks, Ramesh added
 "MPs raised concerns on climate change: Jairam Ramesh after House panel meet")
