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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
 "Himalayan glaciers may lose 75% of their ice by 2100, shows new study")
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
 "Vanishing ice on the highest mountains threatens quarter of humanity")
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
 "Projections indicate Swiss approve climate bill amid melting glaciers")
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
 "World Bank approves financing for Kerala climate resilience project")
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
 "Road to COP28: Bonn climate talks end without resolving finance differences")
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
 "Scientists warn UK govt of a new 'deadly virus' due to climate change")
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
 "Tata Steel, Germany's SMS group to explore low carbon steel-making tech")
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"
 "Climate change, tree plantation can't be left with govt alone: BJP's Chuba")
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
 "Biden endorsed by 4 environmental groups for efforts against global warming")
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
 "Climate measures will not fully close emissions gap by 2030: Germany")
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
 "Countries must be aware of high fiscal cost of climate change: CEA")
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
 "Climate change making travelling by planes more turbulent: Research")
El Nino has arrived, bringing promise of worldwide weather turmoil
Experts say it will likely make 2024 the world's hottest year
 "El Nino has arrived, bringing promise of worldwide weather turmoil")
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
 "Climate activist Greta won't be school striking but vows to still protest")
Here's how climate change is fueling wildfires in the US and Canada
The fires sending smoke across North America are part of a global trend toward more frequent and more destructive blazes, says Thomas Smith of the London School of Economics
 "Here's how climate change is fueling wildfires in the US and Canada")
Central Railway key to making railways net zero carbon emitter by 2030
To accelerate the transition to green power, Indian Railways has chosen the Central Railways as the model agency responsible for signing an agreement to procure wind energy for the entire railways
 "Central Railway key to making railways net zero carbon emitter by 2030")
New York sets record for air pollution, Governor says it's 'emergency'
In many places, the sky took on an eery orange glow prompting an NWS unit in New York State to tweet: This is not Mars
 "New York sets record for air pollution, Governor says it's 'emergency'")
World's biggest cos made no progress on limiting global warming since 2018
The vast majority of worlds biggest companies have done almost nothing in past five years to cut their planet-heating pollution enough to avoid catastrophic climate change, according to a media report
 "World's biggest cos made no progress on limiting global warming since 2018")
Greenhouse gas emissions at 'all-time high', global warming at rapid rate
Greenhouse gas emissions have been found to be "at an all-time high", with human activity resulting in the equivalent of 54 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere
 "Greenhouse gas emissions at 'all-time high', global warming at rapid rate")