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Climate change, glacier topography, morphology control glacial retreat
A scientific study has discovered that the glacier retreat rate is controlled by climate change, the topographic setting and morphology of the glacier.
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Coal vs gas, or coal and gas?
Coal is bad, and so is natural gas, when it comes to climate change. Then why is it that the Western world, which has to date built its economy on dirty coal, is now wedded to gas as its dream fuel?
Tata group aiming at net-zero emission by 2045, says VC Noel N Tata
Tata Steel Vice-Chairman Noel N Tata on Friday said the issue of climate change can no longer be ignored and Tata group was aiming at net-zero emission by 2045
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Quad committed to supporting Pacific Island countries: Joint statement
The Quad grouping of countries issued a joint statement opposing any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo or increase tensions in the area
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World Bank nominee Ajay Banga is a 'big believer' in climate science
Banga added that he's preparing to embark on a three-week trip to both creditor and borrower nations to shore up support for his nomination
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Is that dishwasher truly green or is it another case of greenwashing?
The US has green codes defined by the Federal Trade Commission to prevent consumers from misleading marketing claims
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European Union's carbon tax may hurt metal exports, says GTRI report
"High tariff walls will disrupt world trade," the think tank said
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Suzuki Motorcycle launches scooters compliant with latest emission norms
Suzuki Motorcycle India on Wednesday said it has launched a range of scooters, which conform with the upcoming stricter emission norms, priced between Rs 79,400 to Rs 97,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)
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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
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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
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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
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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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