Page 50 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
World leaders in Paris seek financial response to climate emergency
The Paris talks also come as the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and a global debt crisis have led to a drop in life expectancy and an increase in poverty in most countries
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As temp soars in India, officials dispute claims of 100 heat-related deaths
The people most at risk from heat waves are the poor, the old and very young, and those in isolated rural areas
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Lack of funding resulting in painful rollbacks: UN Chief Antonio Guterres
Conflicts, climate change and financial turmoil are increasing the need for humanitarian aid, but a lack of funding is resulting in painful rollbacks, the UN chief told a meeting in Geneva
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India's energy transition beyond dependence on renewables
Ramping up nuclear power is one option but requires incentives for the sector
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Infosys, association of tennis professionals launch 'Carbon Tracker'
Infosys solution to enable ATP players to track and mitigate their carbon emissions from travel on the tour
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Himalayan glaciers may lose 75% of their ice by 2100, shows new study
The Hindu Kush Himalayan region is seeing a shrinking permafrost that can trigger more landslides, the study said
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Vanishing ice on the highest mountains threatens quarter of humanity
The planet is already 1.2C hotter than during pre-industrial times, melting Arctic and Antarctic ice at a record pace
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Projections indicate Swiss approve climate bill amid melting glaciers
A majority of Swiss citizens on Sunday voted in favour of a bill aimed at introducing new climate measures to sharply curb the rich Alpine nation's greenhouse gas emissions, projections indicated
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World Bank approves financing for Kerala climate resilience project
This additional financing will further deepen Kerala's resilience in the critical areas of coastal erosion and water resource management
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Road to COP28: Bonn climate talks end without resolving finance differences
UN talks held in Bonn ended without resolution to dispute over finance. Developed nations emphasised need for mitigation measures, while developing countries demanded support to reduce emissions
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Have taken significant strides in combating climate change: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has made significant strides in combating climate change, achieving sustainable development goals and preserving India's rich biodiversity
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Scientists warn UK govt of a new 'deadly virus' due to climate change
The scientists noted that CCHF infections may not be picked up by doctors in the NHS, as previously they hadn't been expected, the scientists informed the Committee
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Tata Steel, Germany's SMS group to explore low carbon steel-making tech
The EASyMelt (electric-assisted syngas smelter) technology is an iron-making solution that can be implemented in existing integrated steel plants to accelerate decarbonisation
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Climate change, tree plantation can't be left with govt alone: BJP's Chuba
"States like Sikkim have also created 'power policies to facilitate capital investments' to promote renewable energy"
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Biden endorsed by 4 environmental groups for efforts against global warming
Speakers for the organisations praised the Biden-Harris team as the administration that has done the most to combat climate change
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Climate measures will not fully close emissions gap by 2030: Germany
German officials said that an array of climate measures being introduced by the govt will bring the country closer but not all the way toward meeting its national goals
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Countries must be aware of high fiscal cost of climate change: CEA
Nageswaran also said it may not be possible to attain all three goals of becoming net zero, achieving economic competitiveness, and attaining fiscal sustainability
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Climate change making travelling by planes more turbulent: Research
Climate change has made travelling by planes more turbulent today than it was four decades ago, according to a study
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El Nino has arrived, bringing promise of worldwide weather turmoil
Experts say it will likely make 2024 the world's hottest year
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Climate activist Greta won't be school striking but vows to still protest
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg said on Friday she will no longer be able to skip classes as a way to draw attention to climate change because she is graduating from high school
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