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Big emitters not acknowledging climate risks: Carbon Tracker Initiative
Of the 134 multinational companies responsible for up to 80 per cent of corporate industrial greenhouse gas emissions, 98 per cent did not provide sufficient evidence about climate-related matters
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The high stakes of climate-risk accounting
Economists are lagging behind in quantifying the economic damages associated with rising seas and the many other interlinked risks accompanying climate change
Nestle to invest $1 billion towards sustainable coffee farming plan
The new plan builds on a previous coffee-sustainability effort that started 12 years ago involving around 100,000 farmers; the goal is to double that in the coming years
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Greenwashing enters a $22 trillion debt market, derailing climate goals
Fashion giant Chanel, known for its iconic perfume and tweed suits, keeps up to date with changing tastes.
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Google launches circular economy accelerator for Asia-Pacific start-ups
Applications for the program are open from October 4 to November 14 this year and the program will commence in February 2023
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Trees becoming bulkier amid climate change, elevated CO2 levels: Study
The findings of new research have shown just how much the forests have been bulking up on that excess carbon
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Climate change responsible for intensifying Hurricane Ian's rainfall by 10%
Climate change added at least 10% more rain to Hurricane Ian, a study prepared immediately after the storm shows
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India is where climate tech meets global venture capital
The country's post-Covid resurgence has been backed by better roads and infrastructure, and a manufacturing turnaround
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Hurricane Ian one of strongest storms to make landfall in Florida, US
After rapidly intensifying over warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Ian slammed into southwestern Florida yesterday as a massive Category 4 storm
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US Treasury Secretary warns inaction on climate could cause economic crisis
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of economic calamity if climate change is not addressed with immediate government intervention
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Symptoms of climate change are real
Mitigation policies should include adaptation measures
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Germany loses 1 of 5 glaciers; scalding summer melts Southern Schneeferner
Scientists in Germany have stripped the Southern Schneeferner in the Alps of its status as glacier after extreme heat this summer hastened its demise.
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India's climate change takes a toll on the dragonflies, says report
The report also states that the dragonflies generally have a short life span of about a few weeks only
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Task force to decide when people can see cheetahs in Kuno, says PM Modi
PM Modi also said that climate change is a major threat to marine ecosystems and that the litter on beaches is disturbing.
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India, Caribbean nations to work on food, energy security, climate change
India and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations have agreed to work together on global issues such as food and energy security and combating climate change
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World Bank president Malpass says won't resign over climate change remark
World Bank President David Malpass said Friday he won't resign after coming under criticism for his remarks earlier this week regarding climate change.
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India's focus is on green growth and green jobs, says PM Narendra Modi
'Now, the focus of the country is on growth, on green jobs. And to achieve all these goals, the role of the environment ministry of every state is enormous'
Race for net-zero emissions: Indian airlines take off on sustainable fuel
GREEN DEAL: Air India, AirAsia India, Vistara ink MoU with CSIR-IIP for sustainable aviation fuel
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COP27: Centre reaches out to states for stronger climate action plan
As the government prepares COP27, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is hosting a two-day conference of state environment ministers in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, starting
Gates Foundation announces $1.27 bn aid for social issues, climate change
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced fresh financial assistance totalling $1.27 billion to address poverty and social inequalities at the end of its two-day event
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