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Climate change fingerprints all over monsoon this year, say experts
In early June, cyclone Biparjoy delayed the onset of the monsoon over Kerala and the advance over southern India and the adjoining western and central parts of the country
 "Climate change fingerprints all over monsoon this year, say experts")
18 bodies found in Greece as firefighters battle wind-driven wildfires
In Greece, police activated the country's Disaster Victim Identification Team to identify the 18 bodies, which were found near a shack in the Avantas area
 "18 bodies found in Greece as firefighters battle wind-driven wildfires")
Climate change doubled chance of conditions that led to Quebec fires
Though the analysis looked only at a region of Quebec, hot temperatures and drought conditions also were at a record level in the rest of Canada
 "Climate change doubled chance of conditions that led to Quebec fires")
Wildfires, extreme weather driving denialism about climate change online
Researchers tracking social-media commentary are noticing a paradox. For some people, climate catastrophes are in fact evidence that climate change isn't real
 "Wildfires, extreme weather driving denialism about climate change online")
Swiss glaciers threatened as heat drives zero-temp level to record altitude
Even Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain along the Italian-French border at some 4,809 meters (15,800 feet), is affected, the weather agency said based on readings from its weather balloons
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Canada firefighters wage battle to save communities after mass evacuations
Flames were being held at bay 15 kilometres from Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, and weary firefighters had a reprieve around Kelowna in British Columbia
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Melting glaciers could create new ecosystems before end of century: Study
This glacial melting could cause a rapid ecological shift as novel ecosystems develop to fill emerging new habitat
 "Melting glaciers could create new ecosystems before end of century: Study")
How satellites are helping agriculture sector adapt to global warming
To acclimate, the old ways are increasingly being replaced by the new. In this case, granular data aimed at tracking the progress and health of vines in a fast-warming environment
 "How satellites are helping agriculture sector adapt to global warming")
Study seeks protection of ecosystems that emerge under disappearing ice
The analysis from Swiss and French scientists adds to worries about glacier melt and a growing call to step up efforts to protect the planet from climate change
Climate change may turn Thar Desert green by century''s end: Study
While many deserts across the globe are predicted to expand with rising temperatures, the Thar Desert might defy this trend and actually turn green within the next century, the researchers said
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Youth must be equipped with skills to shape climate-resilient future: UN
International Youth Day is marked annually on 12th August and the 2023 edition spotlights green skills and the major role young people will play in driving the much-needed shift
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Climate change not problem for Delhi alone, says minister Gopal Rai
In his first interview following last month's unprecedented floods in Delhi, Rai noted that developing nations, including India, are grappling with the consequences of actions of developed countries
 "Climate change not problem for Delhi alone, says minister Gopal Rai")
Climate change: Life-threatening heat forcing Germany to ramp up defences
The country is already experiencing some of the worst-case effects of rising temperatures. Roughly 1,600 people have died this year as a result of the heat
 "Climate change: Life-threatening heat forcing Germany to ramp up defences")
Scorching skies, drowning earth
Amid the extreme weather events, echoes from ancient myths caution us about our planet's fragile existence in the face of climate change
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IIT Madras study may help assess impact of power plants on climate change
Study done during Covid-lockdown shows power plants have high cloud-forming potential, if other polluting sources are negligible
 "IIT Madras study may help assess impact of power plants on climate change")
'Developed nations overconsuming carbon budget; too little left for others'
Developed countries have consumed more than 80 per cent of the global carbon budget, leaving countries like India with very little carbon space for the future, the government said on Thursday
 "'Developed nations overconsuming carbon budget; too little left for others'")
IMD Weather Today (Aug 10): Subdued rain over these parts of country
IMD predicted that there's possibility of isolated severe rainfall over Uttarakhand till August 13. IMD also predicted that subdued rains will take place in Central, South India, and West
 "IMD Weather Today (Aug 10): Subdued rain over these parts of country")
Brazil's Amazon Summit ends with roadmap to protect world's rainforests
Leaders and ministers from eight Amazon nations signed a declaration Tuesday in Belem, Brazil, that laid out plans to drive economic development in their countries
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Amazon nations seek common voice on matter of climate change, urge action
The members of the newly revived Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation, or ACTO, hope a united front will give them a major voice in global environment talks
July was hottest month on record by far, European scientists confirm
Normally global temperature records are broken by hundredths or a tenth of a degree, so this margin is unusual
 "July was hottest month on record by far, European scientists confirm")
