Page 10 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
UN may run out of food for Pakistan flood victims due to lack of funds
The UN World Food Programme will run out of funds to feed 2.7 million people by Jan. 15, Chris Kaye, the agency's representative in Pakistan said
 "UN may run out of food for Pakistan flood victims due to lack of funds")
Global coal consumption set to hit new high this yr despite ambitious goals
Coal usage looks likely to increase by 1.2% in 2022, surpassing 8 billion tons in a single year for the first time, according to an International Energy Agency report
 "Global coal consumption set to hit new high this yr despite ambitious goals")
COP15: Over 3 mn sign petition for protection of 50% of world biodiversity
The planet is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaur era ended: one million plant and animal species are now threatened with extinction, according to a UN report
 "COP15: Over 3 mn sign petition for protection of 50% of world biodiversity")
Environmental group casts doubt on Amazon's claims of reducing plastic
The company's total data includes plastic used in shipments Amazon fulfils through its warehouses and other parts of its business
 "Environmental group casts doubt on Amazon's claims of reducing plastic")
8 forest fires rage in Chile, 25 others contained; over 4,400 ha destroyed
A forest fire in the central Santiago Metropolitan Region left one person dead and five injured, and destroyed 46 homes and 659 hectares
 "8 forest fires rage in Chile, 25 others contained; over 4,400 ha destroyed")
Rajya Sabha to discuss serious effects of global warming on Thursday
Rajya Sabha will hold a short discussion on climate change and global warming initiated by DMK leader Tiruchi Siva and Congress MP Pramod Tiwari
 "Rajya Sabha to discuss serious effects of global warming on Thursday")
Parliament passes bill to mandate use of renewable energy, carbon trading
The Bill is expected to be a step for India toward fulfilling its goals of cutting emissions and the use of renewable energy
 "Parliament passes bill to mandate use of renewable energy, carbon trading")
Breakthrough in fusion harnessing could be climate, energy game-changer
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced a major scientific breakthrough Tuesday in the decades-long quest to harness fusion, the energy that powers the sun and stars
 "Breakthrough in fusion harnessing could be climate, energy game-changer")
30% drop In Punjab's stubble burning cases: How reliable is the data?
Experts say cloudy skies in 2022 and farmers only burning part of the stubble could have led to an underestimation of this year's stubble fires
 "30% drop In Punjab's stubble burning cases: How reliable is the data?")
Microland launches 'Climate Smart Schools' to nurture climate champions
In partnership with Keystone Foundation & Department of Education, 10 Climate schools were inaugurated in a multi-stakeholder meet held on 12th December, 2022
 "Microland launches 'Climate Smart Schools' to nurture climate champions")
Deloittee CEO to focus on India, climate crisis solutions after retirement
Punit Renjen, who recently announced his retirement as Deloitte Global CEO, has said that his future endeavours would include India in particular on nature-based solutions to the climate crisis
 "Deloittee CEO to focus on India, climate crisis solutions after retirement")
International nature conservation agency announces new Green List sites
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced here on Saturday that it has added another 16 protected areas to its Green List
 "International nature conservation agency announces new Green List sites")
Study finds climate change can cause itchy eyes, runny nose
Researchers have discovered how the contiguous United States' two most common allergies, oak and ragweed pollen, would vary due to climate change
 "Study finds climate change can cause itchy eyes, runny nose")
Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN
White-cheeked Dancing Frog, Andaman Smoothhound shark and Yellow Himalayan Fritillary are among 29 new species assessed in India that are under threat, according to the IUCN
 "Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN")
Canada sets goal to conserve 30% land-water by 2030 for sustainability
Because nature needs help in order to reverse the decline in biodiversity, better fight climate change, and maintain a strong, sustainable economy
 "Canada sets goal to conserve 30% land-water by 2030 for sustainability")
Tamil Nadu to achieve carbon neutrality before India's 2070 target: Stalin
State govt has set up the Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change, the first such to be headed by a CM
 "Tamil Nadu to achieve carbon neutrality before India's 2070 target: Stalin")
Many marine species may go extinct before being discovered: Scientists
More than 90 per cent of marine species are undescribed and many may go extinct due to human activity before they are discovered
 "Many marine species may go extinct before being discovered: Scientists")
How world's oldest digital currency could solve climate change crisis
But what if there was an overlooked digital currency that could help to solve the climate crisis, rather than just doing less to exacerbate it?
 "How world's oldest digital currency could solve climate change crisis")
Power giant NTPC plans nuclear expansion as India chases climate goals
The state-run company aims to install 20 to 30 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2040
 "Power giant NTPC plans nuclear expansion as India chases climate goals")
Climate talks should have done more on pollution cuts: US climate envoy
US climate envoy John Kerry said last month's international global warming talks didn't do enough to speed up cuts in emissions of heat-trapping gases
 "Climate talks should have done more on pollution cuts: US climate envoy")
