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Gloomy outlook for global recovery, World Economic Forum survey finds
Climate change was seen as the number one danger by respondents in the WEF's annual risks report
 "Gloomy outlook for global recovery, World Economic Forum survey finds")
What is at stake for the US biofuel blending law in 2022 and beyond
The program was designed to mandate certain volumes of renewable fuels to replace or reduce petroleum-based fuels
 "What is at stake for the US biofuel blending law in 2022 and beyond")
UAE to convene world leaders to take climate action
The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2022 taking place from January 15-19 will convene global leaders, including heads of state, policy makers, and international business leaders
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India on track to achieve Paris Accord and COP 26 commitments: Yadav
India is on track to achieve the Paris Accord and COP 26 commitments in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's LIFE mantra, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday. The minister said he had a productive conversation with United States climate envoy John Kerry and India and the US have agreed to take forward their Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue'. Productive phone call with US @ClimateEnvoy Mr John Kerry. We agreed to take forward India-US Climate Action & Finance Mobilisation Dialogue. India is on track to achieve Paris Accord & COP26 commitments in accordance with PM Shri @narendramodi ji's LIFE mantra, Yadav tweeted. At the United Nations' COP 26 held in Glasgow last year, Prime Minister Modi gave a mantra LIFE-Lifestyle for Environment for sustainable development through sustainable lifestyle. The world today admits that lifestyle has a major role in climate change. I propose a one-word movement before all of you. This word is LIFE
 "India on track to achieve Paris Accord and COP 26 commitments: Yadav")
Zero the way to go
Over the past few years there has been a rapid shift in the strategy for waste management in the country
India among largest emitters, could cause extreme climate impacts: Study
The results highlight the outsized role these emitters play in driving warming and temperature extremes around the world.
 "India among largest emitters, could cause extreme climate impacts: Study")
Electric vehicles, hydrogen and climate
The rising temperatures across the globe have led to some cities appointing heat officers responsible for cooling interventions
Like in the movie: 'Don't Look Up' shows how myths fuel science's rejection
'Don't Look Up' explores how individuals, scientists, the media and politicians respond when faced with scientific facts that are uncomfortable, threatening and inconvenient
 "Like in the movie: 'Don't Look Up' shows how myths fuel science's rejection")
A must-surge year for climate goals
India has just crossed 100 GW of renewable capacity, leaving us around 350 GW to install to hit 450 GW
Is climate finance the next bubble?
Asset managers think that tens of trillions of dollars, mostly in the form of green finance, could be available for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) lending
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What India needs to focus on in 2022 to spur climate change action
Air pollution, climate adaptation and health infrastructure to deal with the impact of climate change are some of the key areas to focus on in 2022, say experts
 "What India needs to focus on in 2022 to spur climate change action")
2022 aims a global shift toward sustainable development, climate action
This year helped lay the groundwork for a global shift toward sustainable development and a more equitable society in 2022
Extreme weather events cost the world billions in 2021, shows study
They include some of the disasters hit rapidly, like Cyclone Yaas, which struck India and Bangladesh in May and caused losses valued at $3 billion in just a few days
 "Extreme weather events cost the world billions in 2021, shows study")
The green deal: Renewable energy became the new buzzword in 2021
A year when several parts of the world bore the brunt of extreme weather conditions
 "The green deal: Renewable energy became the new buzzword in 2021")
Arunachal's 2021 of infra push, climate declaration, China face-off
The Arunachal Pradesh government threw much of its weight behind reinvigorating infrastructure and envisioning climate-resilient development in 2021
 "Arunachal's 2021 of infra push, climate declaration, China face-off")
Year In Review: Diluting green norms may derail India's climate goals
In 2021, the govt pushed renewables to meet its updated climate aims, but also came up with plans to clear forests and reduced scrutiny of polluting units that could cause further environmental damage
 "Year In Review: Diluting green norms may derail India's climate goals")
Changing climate in Afghanistan leaving earth barren, exacerbating poverty
The climate has changed in the last few decades, Afghan locals say, leaving the earth barren and its people struggling to survive.
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Climate Change: From H&M to Zara, how fast fashion hurts the environment
India's domestic textile and apparel industry contributed nearly 2% of gross domestic product and accounted for 14% of industrial production in 2018
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National electricity policy to consider demand, climate targets
The current installed power generation capacity in the country stands at 392 Gw, of which coal has the lion's share with 202 Gw
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Net-zero emissions and how can the world get there?
As countries are realising the effects of global warming, they are moving towards net-zero emissions. Here's an explainer on net-zero emissions and what it may take for the world to achieve the target