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Prakash Javadekar uses Sanskrit for first time at UNSC on climate change
Javadekar said that there is no common, widely accepted methodology for assessing the connection between climate change, conflict and fragility
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UN chief lists four priority areas to address climate crisis risks
Talking about the last priority area, Guterres said that "we need to deepen partnerships across and beyond the United Nations system"
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Boris Johnson warns climate change threatens world security
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned world leaders that climate change is a threat to security of all nations
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Important for nations to fulfil their pre-2020 green commitments: Javadekar
Javadekar on Tuesday stressed that the idea of climate action should not be to move the climate ambition goal post to 2050 and it is important for countries to fulfil their pre-2020 commitments
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India at UNSC urges nations to fulfil pre-2020 climate change commitments
The year 2050 is when nations have been called on to achieve net zero CO2 emissions
Toolkit case: Climate activist Disha Ravi released from Tihar jail
Climate activist Disha Ravi, who was arrested in connection with the toolkit case, was released from Tihar jail on Tuesday night after a city court granted her bail.
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'Scanty and sketchy evidence': Delhi court grants bail to Disha Ravi
The judge termed the evidence produced by police as scanty and sketchy
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Several nations have joined India's Solar initiative: PM Modi
Modi on Tuesday said that many countries in the world have joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) initiative started by the country
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Modi asks IITs to develop resilient infra against climate change dangers
He also spoke of the need for making available safe, affordable and environment friendly energy to people through initiatives like the International Solar Alliance
Could Joe Biden's climate change policy lead to more militarism?
Climate change poses an existential threat. That doesn't mean we should further empower an already bloated Pentagon
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Bill Gates wants to team up more with Bezos to combat climate crisis
In his book, Gates uses the concept of a "Green Premium," the difference in price between a traditional, carbon-emitting technology like a gas-powered car and its green alternative, an electric car
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Adapting to a warming world
Climate change requires agility in the institutions and policies that shape ecosystem use
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Bill Gates warms to climate change
Book review of How To Avoid A Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need
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Covid has shown sustainable biz model is crucial for future growth: HUL CMD
With vaccines rolling out, the firm is looking forward to re-engaging with all possible stakeholders
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World Bank, IMF to consider climate change in debt reduction talks
The coronavirus pandemic has worsened the outlook for many countries that were already heavily indebted before the outbreak
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Back in Paris accord, US vows not to sideline climate crisis anymore
The United States officially returned to the Paris global climate accord on Friday, and U.S. leaders declared the nation could not afford to ever sideline the growing climate crisis again.
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India devoting great importance to solar energy, says PM Modi
Modi on Friday said India is devoting great importance to solar energy to ensure a stronger fight against climate change
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Need to revisit consumption patterns to reduce ecological impact: PM Modi
Recycling and reusing things, eliminating waste, and improving resource efficiency must become part of our lifestyles, Modi said
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Sedition vs dissent
The law is increasingly being misused against critics
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India, UK reiterate commitment to climate action ahead of COP26 summit
"Alok Sharma and PM Modi met today (on Tuesday) in Delhi to discuss their countries' shared commitment to climate action in the lead up to the COP26 summit in Glasgow this year," it said
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