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30% drop In Punjab's stubble burning cases: How reliable is the data?
Experts say cloudy skies in 2022 and farmers only burning part of the stubble could have led to an underestimation of this year's stubble fires
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Microland launches 'Climate Smart Schools' to nurture climate champions
In partnership with Keystone Foundation & Department of Education, 10 Climate schools were inaugurated in a multi-stakeholder meet held on 12th December, 2022
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Deloittee CEO to focus on India, climate crisis solutions after retirement
Punit Renjen, who recently announced his retirement as Deloitte Global CEO, has said that his future endeavours would include India in particular on nature-based solutions to the climate crisis
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International nature conservation agency announces new Green List sites
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced here on Saturday that it has added another 16 protected areas to its Green List
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Study finds climate change can cause itchy eyes, runny nose
Researchers have discovered how the contiguous United States' two most common allergies, oak and ragweed pollen, would vary due to climate change
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Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN
White-cheeked Dancing Frog, Andaman Smoothhound shark and Yellow Himalayan Fritillary are among 29 new species assessed in India that are under threat, according to the IUCN
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Canada sets goal to conserve 30% land-water by 2030 for sustainability
Because nature needs help in order to reverse the decline in biodiversity, better fight climate change, and maintain a strong, sustainable economy
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Tamil Nadu to achieve carbon neutrality before India's 2070 target: Stalin
State govt has set up the Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change, the first such to be headed by a CM
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Many marine species may go extinct before being discovered: Scientists
More than 90 per cent of marine species are undescribed and many may go extinct due to human activity before they are discovered
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How world's oldest digital currency could solve climate change crisis
But what if there was an overlooked digital currency that could help to solve the climate crisis, rather than just doing less to exacerbate it?
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Power giant NTPC plans nuclear expansion as India chases climate goals
The state-run company aims to install 20 to 30 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2040
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Climate talks should have done more on pollution cuts: US climate envoy
US climate envoy John Kerry said last month's international global warming talks didn't do enough to speed up cuts in emissions of heat-trapping gases
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'India could experience heatwaves that break human survivability limit'
The World Bank report titled "Climate Investment Opportunities in India's Cooling Sector" said the country is experiencing higher temperatures that arrive earlier and stay far longer
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COP15: Recycled installation calls to secure nature-positive world by 2030
A giant jenga tower is on display at The Palais des congres de Montreal where the UN biodiversity conference is taking place for COP15 from December 7-19
COP15: Crucial for 196 nations to halt, reverse nature loss by 2030
As delegates of 196 nations gather in Montreal -- a crucial moment as the world needs set of goals and targets that will guide action on nature through 2030
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UN summit: Scientists warn nations not to repeat past mistakes on nature
Scientists around the world are warning governments who will be gathering in Montreal this week for the United Nations biodiversity summit to not repeat past mistakes
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Karnataka to become climate resilient in 5 years: World Bank official
The delegation headed by Auguste Tano Kouame, Country Director, India, World Bank met Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday and discussed ways to make the state climate resilient
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Rooting for mangroves: Many reasons to expand these carbon sinks in India
The mangrove ecosystem offers economic benefits besides safeguarding the country's vast coastline
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Climate issues, economic growth solutions sought from India G20 presidency
Supporting India's G20 Presidency, Indonesia, which passed on the baton to India, said that with this, the interest of developing countries will continue to prosper
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Indonesia plans to build nuclear power plant by 2039, seeks investors
The plant aims to provide new and renewable energy for the Southeast Asian country so that it can reach its zero emissions target
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