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Infosys wins UN Global Climate Action Award in 'Climate Neutral Now' group
Infosys has been projected as a top employer in Australia, Japan and Singapore across the Asia-Pacific region in 2020, by the Top Employer Institute in recognition of its excellence in hiring
 "Infosys wins UN Global Climate Action Award in 'Climate Neutral Now' group")
Greta Thunberg accuses world leaders of 'creative PR' not leading to action
The activist cited scientific reports that have established that unchecked warming above 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) for the planet will be catastrophic.
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Heat, low prices hit Kenya's coffee crop; farmers shift to banana, avocado
Kenya's coffee production is tumbling - the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts the 2019/20 harvest will hit a 57-year low.
 "Heat, low prices hit Kenya's coffee crop; farmers shift to banana, avocado")
Swiss central bank's $800 bn could be used to tackle climate change
Swiss lawmakers are preparing a campaign that would make targeting climate change one of the policy objectives of the Swiss National Bank
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Climate change real, India living up to its commitment: Javadekar at COP 25
If there is an inconvenient truth in the form of climate change, we are providing a convenient action plan. We are walking the talk, he said.
 "Climate change real, India living up to its commitment: Javadekar at COP 25")
Climate change: India, Denmark to meet and chalk out action plan in 2 years
The decision in this regard was taken during a bilateral meeting between Prakash Javadekar and a delegation from Denmark led by Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Dan Jorgensen
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By next decade, there may not be any glacier left in the tropics: Study
According to the researchers, the New Guinea mountain glaciers will disappear in the next 10 years -- most likely during the next strong El Nino
 "By next decade, there may not be any glacier left in the tropics: Study")
COP 25: India calls for speedier expansion of international solar alliance
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said there was a need to speed up this alliance to trap solar energy in a big way
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Need to mutually solve climate change, strive for holistic growth: Kovind
The President made the remarks at the Lakshmipat Singhania-IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards ceremony here.
 "Need to mutually solve climate change, strive for holistic growth: Kovind")
India needs support from advanced nations to fight climate change: Govt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) at the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit 2019 held in New York on September 23.
 "India needs support from advanced nations to fight climate change: Govt")
With 2081 deaths last year, India 5th most vulnerable to climate change
Lower income countries are the hardest hit by climate change, but have lower coping capacity, the Germanwatch report said
 "With 2081 deaths last year, India 5th most vulnerable to climate change")
Climate talks: Javadekar says will protect long-term development interests
Javadekar said India has reduced its emission intensity by 22 per cent over 2005 and it is one of the few countries which had increased tree cover in and outside the forest.
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Three Nobel science laureates stress urgency of addressing climate change
Winners of the prizes in physics, chemistry and economics made the assessment Saturday at a news conference ahead of next week's presentation of the prizes.
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Climate change has Indian govt worried about food production in 2099
India, the world's second most populous nation, has already been grappling with the impact of climate change
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European Union to likely miss its target to reduce greenhouse gases by 2030
Currently, the 28-nation bloc is aiming for a reduction of 40% by 2030
Japan, Philippines, Germany worst hit by climate change, India close behind
India was also ravaged by crippling heat in 2018, along with the worst flooding in over 100 years and a pair of cyclones. Total damages: nearly $38 billion.
 "Japan, Philippines, Germany worst hit by climate change, India close behind")
US, EU top carbon polluters, must pay 54% of climate action costs: Report
The report examines data on historical carbon emissions to calculate the 'fair share' of responsibility for climate financing
India, Sweden discuss tech solutions to reduce industrial emissions
Sweden is working towards innovation in making carbon-free steel and carbon-neutral cement by 2030
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New European Union leaders take office vowing to tackle climate change
Former Belgian premier Charles Michel succeeded Donald Tusk as president of the European Council, meaning he will chair summits of national leaders and drive their common agenda forward
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Climate change has an unlikely victim: Winemakers who are trying to adapt
Wine makers increasingly forced to modify traditional production methods
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