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IPCC report on 'Mitigation of Climate Change': An explainer
Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) can help counterbalance "hard-to-abate" residual emissions to help reach net zero CO2 or net zero GHG emissions in the mid-term
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IPCC report stark reminder to developed nations to become net-zero: Experts
According to the report, human emissions over this past decade have been the highest in history
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Only severe emissions cuts will avoid climate extremes: UN report
Global emissions on track to blow past 1.5 degrees C warming limit envisioned in 2015 Paris Agreement and reach some 3.2 degrees C by century's end, says a major report by UN climate science agencycli
 "Only severe emissions cuts will avoid climate extremes: UN report")
US budget seen rising $2 bn annually by end century due to climate change
The Office of Management and Budget assessment, tasked by President Joe Biden last May, found the upper range of climate change's hit to the budget by the end of the century
 "US budget seen rising $2 bn annually by end century due to climate change")
Ozone may be weakening one of Earth's important cooling mechanisms: Study
The research has also revealed that ozone in the lower atmosphere, in particular, contributed to warming in the southern ocean
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Climate disasters pose growth threat in Middle East, Central Asia: IMF
The frequency and severity of climate-related disasters are rising faster in the Middle East and Central Asia than anywhere in the world: IMF
 "Climate disasters pose growth threat in Middle East, Central Asia: IMF")
Best of BS Opinion: Reflection of time, irreversible damage & more
Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day
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Lifestyles for climate justice
A change in consumption patterns of the rich is as essential for climate mitigation as supply-side innovations and even more crucial for climate justice
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Irreversible damage
Erosion of glaciers must be slowed
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UN commission reaffirms women leadership to address climate change
The 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) closed its two-week long session, acknowledging the important role of women and girls as agents of change for sustainable development
 "UN commission reaffirms women leadership to address climate change")
Nestle suspends brands in Russia, ING Group ends new financing
Nestle shares were down 1.3 per cent at 1236 GMT, after hitting a session low shortly after the news.
 "Nestle suspends brands in Russia, ING Group ends new financing")
UN sets 5-year goal to broaden climate early warning systems
The chief of the United Nations announced a project to put every person on Earth in range of early weather-warning systems within five years
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Asian banks 'falling short' on decarbonisation efforts, new study finds
Banks in Asia are "falling short" when it comes to meeting global pledges to tackle climate change and aligning with the decarbonisation aims of their nations, a new study says
 "Asian banks 'falling short' on decarbonisation efforts, new study finds")
What is driving heatwaves in Antarctica, Arctic & their impact on wildlife
Record-breaking heatwaves hit both Antarctica and the Arctic simultaneously this week, with temperatures reaching 47 degree C and 30 degree C higher than normal.
 "What is driving heatwaves in Antarctica, Arctic & their impact on wildlife")
India's banks unprepared for financial impacts of climate change: Report
Deloitte Economics Institute estimates that an emissions pathway consistent with a three degrees Celsius temperature increase would lead to an annual loss of three per cent of GDP from now till 2050
 "India's banks unprepared for financial impacts of climate change: Report")
India firmly believes in fulfilling its climate commitments: Smriti Irani
India firmly believes in fulfilling all its commitments made under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has said
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UN chief Guterres warns against 'sleepwalking' to climate disaster
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world is "sleepingwalking to catastrophe" and the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal is in danger.
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India, Japan launch clean energy partnership at 14th Annual Summit
India and Japan on Saturday launched a Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) for cooperation towards achieving sustainable economic growth, addressing climate change and ensuring energy security
 "India, Japan launch clean energy partnership at 14th Annual Summit")
Net-zero shift may have less impact on banking, says RBI study
India made five pledges at the global climate meeting in Glasgow in October 2021 for taking steps towards controlling emissions.
 "Net-zero shift may have less impact on banking, says RBI study")
20 pvt universities, HEIs pledge to strengthen India's net zero commitment
Over 20 Indian private universities and higher educational institutions have pledged for "better and improved" actions to achieve UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in their institutions