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28% fall in cost of emissions reductions by Indian businesses: WRI study
A study, implemented in 2020-21, included 21 businesses, representing about 10% of industry emissions, and all elements of a carbon market demonstrated a 28% reduction in cost of emissions reductions
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Met predicts above-normal temperature in March-May in upper half of country
People have also been advised to wear light, loose, cotton clothing to remain cool and to cover their heads from direct sunlight and heat
 "Met predicts above-normal temperature in March-May in upper half of country")
Fight against climate change would unite world as one: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the fight against climate change would unite the world as one family
Antarctic glaciers flow faster in summers, show seasonal behaviour: Study
Glaciers along Antarctica's coastline are flowing faster in the summer because of a combination of melting snow and warmer ocean waters, said researchers in a new study
 "Antarctic glaciers flow faster in summers, show seasonal behaviour: Study")
Threat of back-to-back cyclones amid rise in sea level and climate change
One hurricane is terrible enough, but according to a recent study from Princeton University's engineering department, back-to-back hurricanes may become regular for many regions in the decades to come
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Indian banks unprepared for RBI's ESG push, survey shows: Report
A majority of domestic banks, particularly mid-sized and small ones, are grappling with issues on the ESG definitions applicable to lenders, how the norms will be built into ending decisions
 "Indian banks unprepared for RBI's ESG push, survey shows: Report")
Heat alert
No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat
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Enter the green age: The financial journey cannot be full of potholes
The details of the transition towards climate-change-related finance will require deft handling
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Net zero target: Why 'sustainable economic growth' will elude India
Western reluctance to spend on climate action and India's inability to accelerate renewables to power faster economic growth are major hurdles to the net zero target
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Chinese EV maker showcases world's first car powered by sodium-ion battery
Chinese EV maker JAC has showcased the world's first electric vehicle (EV) that is powered by a cheaper sodium-ion battery which could help reduce the cost of future EVs by 10 per cent
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World needs new institutions to drive climate action, SDGs: Amitabh Kant
The world needs new institutions to drive climate action and sustainable development goals (SDGs) as organisations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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PM Modi flags emerging market debt risk as G20 finance chiefs meet
Modi acknowledged it's not an easy task, but urged the nations to work collectively to strengthen multilateral banks for meeting global challenges like climate change and high debt levels
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PM bats for strengthening multilateral development banks to meet challenges
The prime minister said even as the world population has crossed 8 billion, progress on Sustainable Development Goals seems to be slowing down
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Under G20 presidency, 'green growth' priority for India: Bhupender Yadav
India has already submitted its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy document at COP 27
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Necessary to include human rights issues in climate policies: NHRC
Climate change causes displacement, loss of property, income and access to essential services like healthcare and education due to which the vulnerable groups suffer the most
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G20 can contribute to finding solutions to global challenges: Anurag Thakur
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Wednesday said the G20 can contribute significantly to find a solution to global challenges such as climate change and geo-political tensions.
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No excuse for high methane emissions: Energy agency chief Fatih Birol
Methane cuts are among the cheapest options to limit near-term global warming," said IEA's executive director Fatih Birol
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The high road to net zero: How CCUS can speed up India's transition plan
Carbon capture utilisation technology can play a crucial role in reducing CO2 emissions, provided the government shapes a workable regulatory framework first
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Plan to invest in climate, electric mobility in India: Lightspeed's Taneja
At a time when large investors have reduced their investments in India as the funding winter persists, venture capital firm Lightspeed is betting big on the country
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Nine Indian states among 50 most vulnerable regions due to climate change
Asia dominated the XDI list, with 114 regions among the top 200 falling in the region
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