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Residual emissions to be tackled to meet net-zero goal in 2050: Study
Calling for strategies to tackle residual emissions, scientists said they would need to be balanced by carbon dioxide removal techniques to meet net-zero goals
 "Residual emissions to be tackled to meet net-zero goal in 2050: Study")
North India major groundwater depletion hotspot with 95% of country's loss
"Limiting tube well depth and including extraction costs is beneficial to prevent overexploitation of deep aquifers," said Professor, IIT Gandhinagar
 "North India major groundwater depletion hotspot with 95% of country's loss")
Coal use climbs worldwide despite promises to slash it, says report
The burning of coal for electricity, cement, steel and other uses went up in 2022 despite global promises to phase down the fuel that's the biggest source of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere
 "Coal use climbs worldwide despite promises to slash it, says report")
What higher oil prices mean for the fight against climate change
In the past year, soaring energy prices and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have been accelerants and a curse for the transition away from dirty fuels
 "What higher oil prices mean for the fight against climate change")
Untamed global warming risks soaring death toll in middle east: Report
If global warming can be limited to 2C above preindustrial levels, the researchers found that over 80% of those deaths could be avoided
 "Untamed global warming risks soaring death toll in middle east: Report")
LIVE: Donald Trump arrested at New York Court, to face historic charges
Catch all the latest updates from across the globe here
 "LIVE: Donald Trump arrested at New York Court, to face historic charges")
An old solution to the emission problem
A more than seven-decade-old technology is coming in the limelight on the journey to net zero
 "An old solution to the emission problem")
Joe Biden's landmark climate Bill lures China's clean energy giants
The building boom underscores how the US has rebuilt its credentials as a cleantech manufacturing hub after last year's Inflation Reduction Act.
 "Joe Biden's landmark climate Bill lures China's clean energy giants")
Pak FM calls for working together to address economic, climate challenges
"The world is still suffering from the economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, and it should be our collective responsibility to put a minimum burden on the low-income people," Bilawal said
 "Pak FM calls for working together to address economic, climate challenges")
Most of Himalayan glaciers analysed are retreating at varying rates: Govt
Majority of Himalayan glaciers analysed are melting or retreating at varying rates in different regions, the government has said
 "Most of Himalayan glaciers analysed are retreating at varying rates: Govt")
Environmental groups slam German government's energy, climate deal
Green groups have criticised a deal between Germany's 3 governing parties on energy and climate policies, saying Wednesday that it risks watering down essential measures to curb global warming
 "Environmental groups slam German government's energy, climate deal")
Centre expected to issue Rs 23,764-crore sovereign green bonds in FY24
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will get Rs 7,507.5 crore for its various schemes
 "Centre expected to issue Rs 23,764-crore sovereign green bonds in FY24")
Renewable energy needs to be ramped up to meet global climate goals
Governments agreed in the 2015 Paris climate accord to limit the global temperature rise to 2 C (3.6 F) ideally no more than 1.5 C above pre-industrial averages
 "Renewable energy needs to be ramped up to meet global climate goals")
Heat action plans not suited to risks faced by local populations: Research
The CPR's report says most HAPs are not built for local contexts. They across the country generally focus on dry extreme heat and ignore the threats posed by humid heat and warm nights
 "Heat action plans not suited to risks faced by local populations: Research")
Berlin's climate proposal fails to get enough votes in favour to win
The referendum had called for Berlin to become climate neutral by 2030
 "Berlin's climate proposal fails to get enough votes in favour to win")
A monster from the past
The global turn to industrial policy defies history and logic
 "A monster from the past")
G20 must prioritise climate finance
Funding is also needed for the International Monetary Fund, the Asian Development Bank, even the private sector, to preserve biodiversity
 "G20 must prioritise climate finance")
BIMSTEC meet on climate change, food security underway in Kolkata
The seven members of the BIMSTEC are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand
 "BIMSTEC meet on climate change, food security underway in Kolkata")
Climate change threatening tea sector globally: Indian Tea Association
In this context, the association maintained the industry involving all the stakeholders to invest in research to come out with mitigating solutions
 "Climate change threatening tea sector globally: Indian Tea Association")
How China, US and others watered down a key UN climate document
The US State Department declined to comment. A senior administration official defended the final IPCC summary for policymakers, saying it was clear about the critical message
 "How China, US and others watered down a key UN climate document")
