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Net carbon zero economy possible by 2050 at low cost, says ETC report
The report said the impact of achieving a zero-carbon-emission economy on human welfare in 2050 will be hugely positive
 "Net carbon zero economy possible by 2050 at low cost, says ETC report")
Facebook adds information hub for climate change to combat misinformation
Like coronavirus information hub, the climate information hub will feature accurate information regarding climate change
 "Facebook adds information hub for climate change to combat misinformation")
Funds and firms call for tougher 2030 European Union climate target
127 business leaders and 30 investors, some of whom are in the IIGCC, also backed an emissions-cutting target of "at least 55%" by 2030
 "Funds and firms call for tougher 2030 European Union climate target")
US polls: Donald Trump, Joe Biden address climate change issue differently
Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden presented a different pathway to address the issue of climate change, amidst the devastating wildfires that have engulfed parts of California
 "US polls: Donald Trump, Joe Biden address climate change issue differently")
China's billion tree forest program is environmental lesson for the world
Three-North Shelter Forest Program aimed to grow 35 million hectares (87 million acres) of new trees-a forest the size of Germany-across the country's north by 2050
 "China's billion tree forest program is environmental lesson for the world")
US Elections: Climate change largely missing from campaign as fires rage
Historic fires are raging across the western United States ahead of what scientists say is the typical peak of wildfire season
 "US Elections: Climate change largely missing from campaign as fires rage")
High-intensity California wildfires getting bigger, moving faster than ever
Among the most concerning developments is that fast-moving wildfires leave less time for warnings or evacuations
 "High-intensity California wildfires getting bigger, moving faster than ever")
Climate change did not stop for Covid: Brace for warmest 5 years on record
1.7 billion people to face severe water shortage due to the decline in glacier runoffs in Central Europe and Tibetan Plateau between 2030 and 2050
 "Climate change did not stop for Covid: Brace for warmest 5 years on record")
Biden's climate plan will give free pass to China, Russia, India: Trump
Trump has said the environmental policies of Joe Biden would "destroy" America's middle class while giving a "free pass" to world's worst polluters like China, Russia, India
 "Biden's climate plan will give free pass to China, Russia, India: Trump")
Threat of climate change is real and dangerous, says Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal said that the threat of climate change is real and dangerous and the country has to move towards a world of net-zero carbon emissions
 "Threat of climate change is real and dangerous, says Piyush Goyal")
Heat may kill more people than major diseases by 2100, says study
The scientific consensus is that global warming must be limited to 1.5 degrees Celcius by 2099 to avoid the worst predictions
 "Heat may kill more people than major diseases by 2100, says study")
50% jump in lakes from melting ice: Threat of Kedarnath like tragedy rises
There are 2028 glacial lakes and water bodies in the Himalayan region catchment which contribute to rivers flowing across India
 "50% jump in lakes from melting ice: Threat of Kedarnath like tragedy rises")
As Exxon Mobil is removed from the Dow, is this the end for Big Oil?
It's not the first time that there's only been one oil and gas company in the Dow
 "As Exxon Mobil is removed from the Dow, is this the end for Big Oil?")
Arctic heatwave: Wildfire triggers polar ice melt, emits 56 megatonnes CO2
The polar region is warming at two to three times the global average, impacting nature and humanity at a global scale
 "Arctic heatwave: Wildfire triggers polar ice melt, emits 56 megatonnes CO2")
India can be 'global superpower' in fighting climate change: Guterres
India can lead the world's transformation to clean energy and become a "global superpower" in the war on climate change
 "India can be 'global superpower' in fighting climate change: Guterres")
Greenland lost record 532 bn tons of ice in 2019: A million ton per minute
The previous record was set in 2012 when the island lost 464 billion tons of mass from its thick ice sheet
 "Greenland lost record 532 bn tons of ice in 2019: A million ton per minute")
RBI flags concerns over climate change impact on India's farm outlook
Consistent with models of climate change, the number of dry days as well as days with extremely high levels of rainfall have increased in India
 "RBI flags concerns over climate change impact on India's farm outlook")
A $91 billion asset manager dumps Exxon Mobile, Chevron over climate policy
The move by the Oslo-listed company, which has about $91 billion under management, is another illustration of how investors are adjusting to the risks of climate change
 "A $91 billion asset manager dumps Exxon Mobile, Chevron over climate policy")
Climate change: A health challenge even as India struggles in pandemic
India, along with other countries, will have to expand surveillance activities to detect the shifting patterns of diseases, according to emerging research
 "Climate change: A health challenge even as India struggles in pandemic")
Climate change poses high credit risks for nuclear power plants: Moody's
Close proximity to large water bodies increase the risk of damage to plant equipment that helps ensure safe operation, the agency said in a note
 "Climate change poses high credit risks for nuclear power plants: Moody's")
