Page 19 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Tackle climate, growing inequality together at COP26: Oxfam India
Starting Sunday, India and other world nations come together at Glasgow to deliberate on mechanisms to contain emissions to restrict global temperature rise
 "Tackle climate, growing inequality together at COP26: Oxfam India")
Climate, Covid and corporate tax on the G-20 agenda at Rome summit
Italy is hoping the G-20 will secure key commitments from countries representing 80% of the global economy and responsible for around the same amount of global carbon emissions
 "Climate, Covid and corporate tax on the G-20 agenda at Rome summit")
Climate change reshaped Earth with extreme weather this year
There have been deadly floods in Belgium, Germany, China and Tennessee. Fire blazed in parts of the U.S. West, Greece and even the Arctic.
 "Climate change reshaped Earth with extreme weather this year")
Climate change, Afghanistan dominate Modi's meeting with Italian PM
The two leaders also exchanged views on recent global and regional developments, including in Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific
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COP26: Uniting the world in the fight to overcome crisis of climate change
The UK will be hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow
 "COP26: Uniting the world in the fight to overcome crisis of climate change")
Modi taking impressive climate actions: British envoy on Glasgow summit
British High Commissioner Alex Ellis said India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is already taking impressive climate action
 "Modi taking impressive climate actions: British envoy on Glasgow summit")
Why COP26 countries should not expect a net-zero pledge from India
Expecting both rich and poor countries zero out their emissions at the same time would be unjust
 "Why COP26 countries should not expect a net-zero pledge from India")
Vulnerable nations doing most to tackle climate crisis: UN report
Vulnerable countries are stepping up amidst a slow response from some of the biggest emitters, a UN report said
 "Vulnerable nations doing most to tackle climate crisis: UN report")
Will discuss economic and health recovery at G20: PM Narendra Modi
India says hopeful of getting WHO approval for Bharat Bio's Covaxin soon
 "Will discuss economic and health recovery at G20: PM Narendra Modi")
First reality check launched for corporate climate claims: Details here
Large companies must convince the SBTi that they have a credible plan to halve their emissions before 2030 and eliminate 90-95 per cent of emissions before 2050 compared with a base year after 2015
 "First reality check launched for corporate climate claims: Details here")
Run-up to COP26: Wonder rice may help reduce emissions, offer good yield
Scientists in Manila are developing new varieties offering this & much more
 "Run-up to COP26: Wonder rice may help reduce emissions, offer good yield")
Climate change may reduce farm incomes by 15% in India, finds study
It finds that on a high-emissions pathway, climate impacts spiral to cause devastating damage across the G20.
 "Climate change may reduce farm incomes by 15% in India, finds study")
Cheap funding, govt sops power Indian firms' big bets on renewable energy
India is heavily dependent on imports, and local manufacturing capacities are inadequate. Several Indian companies are planning to plug this loophole
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Let COP26 be COP of actions in finance, technology support: India at UN
World leaders gather for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 26th Climate change conference in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12
 "Let COP26 be COP of actions in finance, technology support: India at UN")
Developed countries fail to meet climate goals while India exceeds targets
The UN Environment Programme's (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report released also on Tuesday confirmed India's achievement and suggested it should set higher targets.
 "Developed countries fail to meet climate goals while India exceeds targets")
COP26: Developing countries can afford the transition to green power
While the rich nations of the global north have led calls to rein in emissions, their less affluent counterparts have largely remained on the sidelines
 "COP26: Developing countries can afford the transition to green power")
Australia unveils 2050 net zero plan after tense talks: Report
Australia's PM finally agreed to a plan to zero out its carbon emissions by 2050
 "Australia unveils 2050 net zero plan after tense talks: Report")
A mammoth project to help endangered species and planet
US bio-startup Colossal says it could "help reverse climate change", "help endangered species", and "upset existing ecosystems"
 "A mammoth project to help endangered species and planet")
UN warns world set for 2.7C rise on today's emissions pledges
COP26 climate talks could be the last chance to curb warming
 "UN warns world set for 2.7C rise on today's emissions pledges")
China releases action plan to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030
China is the world's largest greenhouse gas producer
 "China releases action plan to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030")
