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Solar power investment set to surpass oil production spending this year
The growth in clean energy spending is driven by technologies including solar panels and electric vehicles that are key to cutting dependence on the use of oil, coal and natural gas
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Experts to draft white paper on methane management for policy measures
Methane is the second leading cause of climate change after carbon dioxide
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Asia water, energy supplies at risk as climate woes mount: Research
The researchers warned that all rivers would face "escalating and compounding water risks ... if we are unable to rein in emissions,"
 "Asia water, energy supplies at risk as climate woes mount: Research")
Brazil builds 'rings of CO2' to simulate climate change in the Amazon
"Plants absorb carbon dioxide along with water and light to produce sugars and release oxygen. What happens when one increases this input?"
 "Brazil builds 'rings of CO2' to simulate climate change in the Amazon")
One in three people will live in dangerously hot areas by 2080: Report
If emissions are reduced enough to limit global warming, it will bring down the number of people affected to 90 mn in India
 "One in three people will live in dangerously hot areas by 2080: Report")
G20 concludes ECSWG meet, commits to deliver tangible outcomes for climate
Blue economy, arresting land degradation, and promoting circular economy among priorities for the third Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group meeting
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First climate development financial institution runs into FinMin roadblock
Ministry ready to offer provisions to ease global climate funding
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Intense heat wave grips north, central India; Delhi logs 46 degrees
However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest forecast said a wet spell is likely to hit northwest India from May 23-25
 "Intense heat wave grips north, central India; Delhi logs 46 degrees")
Extreme weather killed 2 million, cost $4.3 trillion in 50 years: WMO
India lost over 130,000 lives; most economic damage seen in US, while 9 in 10 deaths worldwide took place in developing countries
 "Extreme weather killed 2 million, cost $4.3 trillion in 50 years: WMO")
Over 60 crore people would be exposed to dangerous heat: Research
Researchers at Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter assessed what 2.7-degrees Celsius warming would mean for those living outside the "climate niche"
 "Over 60 crore people would be exposed to dangerous heat: Research")
Climate change to push 30% species over tipping points: Research
Climate change is likely to abruptly push up to 30 per cent species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures, according to a study
Top headlines: Centre may delay ECGC IPO; G7 sets net zero target at 2050
Business Standard brings you top news at this hour
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G7 calls majors economies to commit to reaching net zero emissions by 2050
The G7 countries have asked all major economies, including India and China, to commit to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and let their emissions peak by 2025.
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4 river basins in Himachal Pradesh see decline in snow cover: Research
Seasonal snow cover of Chenab, Beas, Ravi and Satluj river basins in Himachal Pradesh has declined by 10% in 2022-23 compared to 2021-22, according to a study by state's Centre on Climate Change
 "4 river basins in Himachal Pradesh see decline in snow cover: Research")
Climate change driving threat of fungal infections in humans: Research
Global rise in temperatures is increasing the threat of fungal infections, which can be fatal to human lives, according to US health officials
Fighting climate change: As developed nations fall behind, India takes lead
India has made green development, climate finance and sustainable lifestyles its number one priority in its G20 presidency this year, and has reportedly weighed joining the Climate Club
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Italy's deadly floods example of climate change's all-or-nothing extremes
The floods that sent rivers of mud tearing through towns in Italy's northeast are another drenching dose of climate change's all-or-nothing weather extremes
'More likely than not': Rise in world temp to breach 1.50C by 2027
Weather phenomenon, while distinct from climate change, is likely to boost extremes and bring warmer weather to North America and drought to South America, with the Amazon at greater risk of fires
 "'More likely than not': Rise in world temp to breach 1.50C by 2027")
One-fifth of Indians likely to be exposed to below-normal monsoon: SASCOF
There is a 52 per cent probability of below-normal precipitation in the north and a 40 per cent probability of below-normal rainfall in the central parts of the country
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April heatwaves were '30 times more likely' due of climate change: Experts
Human-caused climate change made April's record-breaking humid heatwave in India, Bangladesh, Laos, and Thailand at least 30 times more likely
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