Page 49 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Fighting climate crisis on Davos' agenda, but people arriving by pvt jets
While more organizers are recognizing the need to mitigate the damage their events can cause to the environment, the industry hasn't settled on an approach for tackling air travel
 "Fighting climate crisis on Davos' agenda, but people arriving by pvt jets")
Paving the way: Rajasthan student builds road using non-biodegradable waste
Fly ash, dye-containing water, marble slurry and small bits of plastic were used to build the road
 "Paving the way: Rajasthan student builds road using non-biodegradable waste")
My generation will not give up without a fight: Activist Greta Thunberg
We demand that at this year's WEF participants from all companies, banks, institutions and governments: halt subsidies, investments to fossil fuels
 "My generation will not give up without a fight: Activist Greta Thunberg")
Climate change could cause the next financial meltdown, suggests report
The ECB is among central banks trying to prepare for what a report warns could be a "coming economic upheaval"
 "Climate change could cause the next financial meltdown, suggests report")
Business leaders come together, set up body for climate change action
Among ICC's tasks would be to build a compelling, India-focused climate narrative and drive solutions that help people and nature thrive
 "Business leaders come together, set up body for climate change action")
Thunberg, Trump to offer conflicting visions at climate-focused Davos
The forum's own Global Risks report published last week warned that "climate change is striking harder and more rapidly than many expected" with global temperatures on track to increase
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Best of BS Opinion: Climate-related financial risks, Budget 2020, and more
From how Budget 2020 could be the litmus test for the government's reform credentials to the reasons why natural farming could be an alternative to high input cost agriculture
 "Best of BS Opinion: Climate-related financial risks, Budget 2020, and more")
Grim scenario
Climate-related financial risks should be mainstreamed
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WEF summit 2020: The yearly jamboree to host many climate heroes this week
More than 3,000 global leaders will assemble here this week as 'stakeholders for a cohesive and sustainable world'
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Climate change threatens around half of world GDP, says WEF study
An analysis of 163 industry sectors and their supply chains found that over half of the world's GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services
The climate change riddle
Warmer climes are opening up areas for viticulture that did not exist 35 years earlier, and this trend will only accelerate
 "The climate change riddle")
Bushfire anger burns down Australian PM Scott Morrison's approval ratings
The Newspoll survey showed 59 percent of Australian voters are dissatisfied with the conservative leader's performance overall, and only 37 percent were satisfied
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10 things that reminded us in 2019 it was time we acted on climate change
Amazon wildfire, cyclones, hurricanes, water crisis and rising pollution were only some of the many natural and man-made disasters we face last year
Climate stress-tests, robo-cars and more in 2020
Changing weather patterns and urgent need to cut down emissions drastically will dominate discussions
 "Climate stress-tests, robo-cars and more in 2020")
At 650, Bihar leads in extreme weather deaths in 2019: IMD report
An official statement issued by the IMD showed that almost 1,560 people died in 2019 due to unusual weather events
 "At 650, Bihar leads in extreme weather deaths in 2019: IMD report")
Global cooperation can help tackle climate change, financial crisis: Maskin
However, he added that global collaboration will not be easy as more and more nations turn inward-looking
 "Global cooperation can help tackle climate change, financial crisis: Maskin")
Year in Review: From CCA stir to Hong Kong demonstrations, protests in 2019
Business Standard lists some of the protests that drew attention around the world in 2019
 "Year in Review: From CCA stir to Hong Kong demonstrations, protests in 2019")
Best of BS Opinion: India's banking crisis, mass surveillance, and more
India's banking crisis, household expenditure at the time of natural disasters to mass surveillance are some of the topics our opinion writers tackle
 "Best of BS Opinion: India's banking crisis, mass surveillance, and more")
The decade we leave behind and ahead
In this decade, we have realised that climate change is not in the distant future. It is happening and its impact will only grow
 "The decade we leave behind and ahead")
The crucial role of banks and insurers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
India, US and China are the top three polluters globally. Banks can help change that
 "The crucial role of banks and insurers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions")
