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Global warming speeding up world's water cycle, say researchers
This is leading to more extreme weather conditions with the world's wetter areas becoming even more soaked and the dry regions becoming even more parched: Report
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Israeli President confirms Turkey trip, targets climate crisis cooperation
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has confirmed his planned trip to Turkey, saying it is part of his new plan to form regional cooperation to fight the climate crisis.
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Extreme wildfire impacts to increase dramatically by 2100, UN says
Over the past decade the intensity and impact of wildfires has grown worldwide, with 2020 a particularly devastating year that seemed to herald the arrival of an apocalyptic new era.
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Whistleblower takes on Meta over climate change, Covid misinformation
Two complaints have been filed in the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) complaints by Whistleblower Aid: Report
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US climate envoy warns geopolitics may risk hurting climate efforts
Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference he warned that the rise in the cost of energy stoked by the crisis may make consumers and govts wary of taking tough measures to reduce emissions
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Freedom vs habits: Research tracks what people are willing to do for planet
The high cost of electric vehicles has put many off buying them in the past, but their sales rocketed in 2021, when the UK government's ban on selling fossil-fuelled cars by 2030 was announced
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India plans to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030
Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy, has some of the best environmental credentials among cleaner-burning fuels
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Sea levels to rise 10-12 inches by 2050, rate alarming: Report
Coastal flooding will increase significantly over the next 30 years because of sea level rise, according to the report by an inter-agency sea level rise task force that includes NASA
Budget push for infra should make Indian cities resilient to climate change
In her budget speech, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked 'to nurture megacities and their hinterlands so that they become current centres of economic growth'
Energy requirements of Indians expected to double in 20 years: PM
Delivering the inaugural address at the 21st World Sustainable Development Summit 2022 (WSDS-22), Modi said environmental sustainability can only be achieved through climate justice
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PM Modi to virtually address high-level segment of One Ocean Summit
The objective of the summit is to mobilise the international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems
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US climate envoy John Kerry visits Mexico amid power clash
Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador has vowed to forge ahead with changes to Mexico's power sector, increasing investment in fossil fuels
Highest glacier on Mount Everest melting at alarming rate: Study
With estimated thinning rates of nearly two metre per year, glaciers on the Mount Everest such as South Col Glacier, has been thinning at an alarming rate
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Union Budget reflects India's commitment on 'green future': PM Modi
Climate Action was given more importance in this year's union budget and it reflects India's commitment towards green future, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
Decoded: What are sovereign green bonds, and why are they called so?
Both markets and environmentalists have been a thumbs-up to the Budget 2022 proposal to issue Sovereign Green Bonds. What are these bonds, and why are they called green?
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'Budget 2022 sends important signal to markets, financial institutions'
These were the views of climate experts and negotiators who participated in several international diplomatic meets, including the just concluded UN Climate Change Conference or COP26
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Climate action takes centre stage in Union Budget: More Intent, Less Money
Budget falls short of making significant budgetary allocation to key sectors of energy efficiency, sustainability and clean tech
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India's climate vision integrally linked to that of development: Eco Survey
Along with domestic actions, equally important are the country's initiatives at the international stage, which the Economic Survey elaborated in detail
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Economic Survey: Climate finance, resource mgt key to Climate adaptability
While it lauded commitments made by India at COP26 global climate conference, it also made a note about the pace of investment in net-zero emission planning
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India's emerged as a responsible global voice on climate change: Kovind
India has emerged as a responsible global voice on the issue of climate change and its ambitions are a testimony to the country's sensitivity towards nature, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Monday.
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