Page 26 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
On the right track
India has done well to ratify the Montreal accord amendment
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India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
With no action taken on climate change, the average global temperatures could rise by 3°C or more by the end of this century
 "India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report")
1 billion children at high risk due to climate change, says UNICEF
The UNICEF on Thursday said in a report that nearly one billion children all across the world are at high risk of the impacts of the climate crisis
 "1 billion children at high risk due to climate change, says UNICEF")
Extreme heat growing health issue; killed 356,000 people in 2019: Study
High temperatures linked to heat stroke, hospitalisations and mental health issues, say researchers.
 "Extreme heat growing health issue; killed 356,000 people in 2019: Study")
COP26 President Alok Sharma warms up to India's climate action
British-Indian climate minister hopes India commits to a net-zero target by 2050
 "COP26 President Alok Sharma warms up to India's climate action")
Environment minister says India committed to UNFCCC, Paris Agreement
India is committed to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Paris Agreement, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Wednesday
 "Environment minister says India committed to UNFCCC, Paris Agreement")
How the two Koreas can establish a model to handle climate crisis
The two Koreas cannot by themselves stop the climate crisis, but they can establish a model that the rest of the world can follow.
 "How the two Koreas can establish a model to handle climate crisis")
Climate repair: Three things we must do now to stabilise the planet
The challenge of surviving the next 50 years is now seen as a planet-wide existential crisis; we need to work together urgently
 "Climate repair: Three things we must do now to stabilise the planet")
India's climate mitigation plans face a threat as Earth warms
Companies such as Hero Future Energies have started investing in digital solutions that help monitor weather changes, and plan generation accordingly
 "India's climate mitigation plans face a threat as Earth warms")
If your coffee's going downhill, blame climate change
Brazil is the world's biggest producer of arabica, yet its production has stayed largely flat over the last five years.
 "If your coffee's going downhill, blame climate change")
BHP, world's largest miner, in talks to sell multibillion oil, gas assets
Group in talks to sell global oil, gas business to Australia's Woodside after shedding some of its coal assets.
 "BHP, world's largest miner, in talks to sell multibillion oil, gas assets")
Statsguru: From floods to deficient rainfall, dealing with climate change
The effects of climate change are becoming more severe, and if a new IPCC report is to be believed, the situation will only worsen in coming years
 "Statsguru: From floods to deficient rainfall, dealing with climate change")
Seize the initiative on climate change, Mr Modi
'This is the Indian government's duty not just to its own people but to its own notion of developing-world leadership', says the author
 "Seize the initiative on climate change, Mr Modi")
The climate emergency is real for India
With a rise in earth's temperature inevitable now, India needs to empower and make every district climate-change ready in order to mitigate its impact on the poorest populations
 "The climate emergency is real for India")
The climate crisis: An opportunity for India
The threat of global warming facing the world has opened a new path to growth for India that will only advance its economic prospects
 "The climate crisis: An opportunity for India")
India can grow and cut emissions at the same time: Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Massive electrification and a switch to green sources of electricity could be an ideal decarbonisation strategy for India, suggests the former deputy chairman of the Planning Commission
 "India can grow and cut emissions at the same time: Montek Singh Ahluwalia")
Top headlines: Sebi scans Ant group, Novavax vaccine may come to India
Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Sebi scans Ant group, Novavax vaccine may come to India")
Manufacturing firms list green goals; environmentalists say more needed
Tata Power was the first power company to declare a net-zero target for itself
 "Manufacturing firms list green goals; environmentalists say more needed")
IPCC climate report vindicates our 'Polluter Pays' stand, says govt
The report has estimated that under all growth scenarios, the planet's warming level will touch 1.5 degree Celsius
 "IPCC climate report vindicates our 'Polluter Pays' stand, says govt")
A warning to India
Climate concerns must feature in all aspects of public policy
