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Large companies' assets at growing risk of climate impact: S-P Global
After scoring an asset for physical risk exposure, S&P is then able to calculate the financial impact, allowing companies to adapt their exposure, it said
 "Large companies' assets at growing risk of climate impact: S-P Global")
Climate change, sustainable development issues of prime importance: Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu said climate change and sustainable development are issues of prime importance today and countries across the board should come together to work out solutions for them
 "Climate change, sustainable development issues of prime importance: Murmu")
Samsung shifting from fossil fuels for 100% clean energy operations by 2050
Samsung is shifting away from fossil fuels and aiming to entirely power its global operations with clean electricity by 2050, a challenging goal that could be hampered by South Korea's commitments
 "Samsung shifting from fossil fuels for 100% clean energy operations by 2050")
Egypt severely affected by climate change, says minister ahead of COP27
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Suweilam said on Sunday that Egypt is one of the world's most affected countries by climate change, a news website reported
 "Egypt severely affected by climate change, says minister ahead of COP27")
A tale of many megacities as climate extremes expose infra planning gaps
Experts say twin challenge of infra redevelopment and climate adaptation are both out of the ambit of sparsely financed municipal corporations
 "A tale of many megacities as climate extremes expose infra planning gaps")
Never seen climate carnage on the scale of the floods in Pakistan: UN chief
Antonio Guterres has warned the international community that all countries would suffer damages "beyond their capacity to adapt" if the world failed to respond to the challenge of climate change
 "Never seen climate carnage on the scale of the floods in Pakistan: UN chief")
Needs to build resilience in people living in coastal areas: Union minister
Bhupender Yadav said India needs to build resilience among people living in coastal areas with the changing climate across the globe
 "Needs to build resilience in people living in coastal areas: Union minister")
India opts out of trade talks with a US-led group of Asian nations
Known as IPEF, the initiative is an effort by President Joe Biden's administration to deepen ties with Asian nations through a range of issues including trade, climate change, supply chains and tax
 "India opts out of trade talks with a US-led group of Asian nations")
HSBC commits Rs 125 cr to green causes in India over next 5 years
The partnership with the civil society organisations aims to deliver integrated clean energy solutions of 300 Kilowatt at healthcare facilities, covering Jharkhand, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Assam
 "HSBC commits Rs 125 cr to green causes in India over next 5 years")
Amid political unrest, faltering economy, Pak floods turn into a nightmare
Pakistan's climate minister, Sherry Rehman, called the floods a catastrophe of "very epic proportion"
 "Amid political unrest, faltering economy, Pak floods turn into a nightmare")
India, US must cooperate in climate change, semiconductors: Gautam Adani
The two countries must commit to 'free trade, openness, integration' of economies, says Adani Group chairman in award acceptance speech.
 "India, US must cooperate in climate change, semiconductors: Gautam Adani")
Environment-driven taxes: An interesting challenge for policymakers
The question of designing and imposing environmental taxes with specific objectives remains challenging due to the complexities involved
Pakistan floods show climate adaptation requires international support
The monsoon flooding in Pakistan has been referred to as a monsoon on steroids and described as a monster monsoon. These names reflect the wide devastation it has caused.
 "Pakistan floods show climate adaptation requires international support")
Nearly 1,300 people die in Pakistan due to floods even as rescue ops on
Pakistan's catastrophic floods resulted in the death of nearly 1,300 people in the country even as relief operations continue
 "Nearly 1,300 people die in Pakistan due to floods even as rescue ops on")
New energy conundrum
It is not just a moral imperative, but a pre-requisite for a world that has a chance to keep the spiralling temperatures within check
US defence department plans aid mission to Pakistan amid devastating floods
The United States is conducting a military assistance mission to flood-devastated Pakistan, the US armed forces' Central Command (CENTCOM) said
 "US defence department plans aid mission to Pakistan amid devastating floods")
Amid floods, inflation, a political crisis is the last thing Pakistan needs
Accused of economic mismanagement and toppled in a no-confidence vote in April, Imran Khan has since kept up a steady stream of attacks on the coalition government that replaced him
 "Amid floods, inflation, a political crisis is the last thing Pakistan needs")
India showing intent to address climate issue: Environment Minister at G20
The minister said the world must recognise that development and environment conservation need to be aligned, rather than treated exclusive of each other
Pakistan could have averted climate catastrophe that has killed over 1,000
A changing climate will make the problems Pakistan is experiencing now even worse. Warmer air is able to hold more moisture, making extreme monsoon rainfall a more frequent occurrence
Countries should not leave Pakistan at mercy of climate change: PM Sharif
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the international community should not leave developing countries like Pakistan at the mercy of climate change
 "Countries should not leave Pakistan at mercy of climate change: PM Sharif")