Page 11 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Despite climate pledge, China finances coal plants in Bosnia, Herzegovina
Despite making a climate pledge made by Chinese Xi Jinping at the global stage, China is financing coal power plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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A sea of problems
Before the era of industrialisation, the oceans actually released more carbon into the atmosphere than they took in
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IPCC distributes final draft on pathways to tackle climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has distributed the final draft of the Working Group III contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report to governments
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Best of BS Opinion: Children of the earth, Tanwar in Trinamool, and more
Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day
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Children of the earth
Conceptualised by Avid Learning, and published by HarperCollins India, this book is based on Priya Thuvassery's 53-minute film Coral Woman (2019)
India faces uphill battle to meet 2030 climate targets, says Fitch
India must substantially alter its current trajectory if it has to deliver on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's climate targets for 2030, Fitch Solutions said on Friday.
Australia's banking regulator finalises climate change policy guidance
The guidance calls for financial companies to immediately start managing climate change risks within their existing risk management frameworks
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India to reach net zero emissions by 2070, says Bhupender Yadav
Realising the effect of climate change on sustainable businesses, corporates in India are taking a serious note of the environmental, social and governance aspect to become more resilient, Yadav said
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Delhi pollution: With PM2.5 at 999, here's what needs to be done
India has some of most polluted cities in the world, resulting in severe negative health impact on our citizens, particularly the poor, elders and children
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Climate action: China plans methane emission controls in key industries
China and the US, the world's two biggest greenhouse gases emitters, unveiled a deal earlier this month to ramp up cooperation tackling climate change, including by cutting methane emissions.
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Germany announces Euro 1.2 bn to aid India's fight against climate change
Germany has announced new development commitments to the tune of more than Euro 1.2 billion (approx. INR 10,025 crore) to aid India's fight against climate change
Public participation key to achieving cleaner air for all: Minister
The National Clean Air Programme has been launched by the Centre as a long-term, time-bound, national level strategy to tackle the air pollution problem across the country in a comprehensive manner.
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How air cooling technologies are making rising global temperature worse
Air conditioners and refrigerators use hydrofluorocarbons, which heat up the earth.
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Israel, Jordan, UAE agree on regional cooperation to tackle climate crisis
Israel, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a 'historic' agreement for regional cooperation in the fight against the climate crisis, the Israeli Ministry of Energy said in a statement
Getting the green strategy right
India is now among the countries committed to net-zero emissions by 2070
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Climate justice must drive climate action
Big emitters must reconsider their stated net-zero date and specify a credible action plan
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What's inside Joe Biden's $1.85 trn social and climate measure
President Joe Biden's USD 1.85 trillion plan to boost social and education programmes as well as protect against global warming has passed the House, pushing it one step closer to law.
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During COP26, Facebook served ads with climate falsehoods, skepticism
Facebook, which recently changed its name to Meta, does not have a specific policy on climate misinformation in ads or unpaid posts
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India needs $10.1 trn investments for net zero emissions by 2070: CEEW
India would need cumulative investments of $10.1 trillion to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, according to an independent study released on Thursday by CEE-CEF.
India needs $10.1 trn to achieve net-zero emission by 2070: Report
India will require a total investment of $10.1 trillion to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, while the nation could face a shortfall of $3.5 trillion, a study said
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