Page 25 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Amid political unrest, faltering economy, Pak floods turn into a nightmare
Pakistan's climate minister, Sherry Rehman, called the floods a catastrophe of "very epic proportion"
 "Amid political unrest, faltering economy, Pak floods turn into a nightmare")
India, US must cooperate in climate change, semiconductors: Gautam Adani
The two countries must commit to 'free trade, openness, integration' of economies, says Adani Group chairman in award acceptance speech.
 "India, US must cooperate in climate change, semiconductors: Gautam Adani")
Environment-driven taxes: An interesting challenge for policymakers
The question of designing and imposing environmental taxes with specific objectives remains challenging due to the complexities involved
Pakistan floods show climate adaptation requires international support
The monsoon flooding in Pakistan has been referred to as a monsoon on steroids and described as a monster monsoon. These names reflect the wide devastation it has caused.
 "Pakistan floods show climate adaptation requires international support")
Nearly 1,300 people die in Pakistan due to floods even as rescue ops on
Pakistan's catastrophic floods resulted in the death of nearly 1,300 people in the country even as relief operations continue
 "Nearly 1,300 people die in Pakistan due to floods even as rescue ops on")
New energy conundrum
It is not just a moral imperative, but a pre-requisite for a world that has a chance to keep the spiralling temperatures within check
US defence department plans aid mission to Pakistan amid devastating floods
The United States is conducting a military assistance mission to flood-devastated Pakistan, the US armed forces' Central Command (CENTCOM) said
 "US defence department plans aid mission to Pakistan amid devastating floods")
Amid floods, inflation, a political crisis is the last thing Pakistan needs
Accused of economic mismanagement and toppled in a no-confidence vote in April, Imran Khan has since kept up a steady stream of attacks on the coalition government that replaced him
 "Amid floods, inflation, a political crisis is the last thing Pakistan needs")
India showing intent to address climate issue: Environment Minister at G20
The minister said the world must recognise that development and environment conservation need to be aligned, rather than treated exclusive of each other
 "India showing intent to address climate issue: Environment Minister at G20")
Pakistan could have averted climate catastrophe that has killed over 1,000
A changing climate will make the problems Pakistan is experiencing now even worse. Warmer air is able to hold more moisture, making extreme monsoon rainfall a more frequent occurrence
Countries should not leave Pakistan at mercy of climate change: PM Sharif
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the international community should not leave developing countries like Pakistan at the mercy of climate change
 "Countries should not leave Pakistan at mercy of climate change: PM Sharif")
Pakistan fatal flooding has hallmarks of warming induced by climate change
The familiar ingredients of a warming world were in place: searing temperatures, extreme weather getting wilder, melting glaciers, people living in harm's way, and poverty
 "Pakistan fatal flooding has hallmarks of warming induced by climate change")
274 mn people will need humanitarian assistance, protection in 2022: PMNCH
Conflict, climate change and COVID-19 combine to create a breeding ground for sexual and gender-based violence against vulnerable women, children and adolescents worldwide, including in South Asia
 "274 mn people will need humanitarian assistance, protection in 2022: PMNCH")
Centre submits NDC climate target to UNFCC, eyes net-zero by 2070
No Sectoral Targets, 500 GW renewable energy target also dropped
 "Centre submits NDC climate target to UNFCC, eyes net-zero by 2070")
A cotton crisis is upon us as climate change takes a toll on crops
Climate adaptability needs to be improved without compromising on yield potential
 "A cotton crisis is upon us as climate change takes a toll on crops")
Almost half of Europe facing its worst drought for 500 years: Study
Much of Europe has faced weeks of baking temperatures this summer, which worsened the drought, caused wildfires, set off health warnings, and prompted calls for more action to tackle climate change
 "Almost half of Europe facing its worst drought for 500 years: Study")
Rains, pests force world's top cotton producer India to import supplies
This confluence of extreme weather events brought on by climate change has sent cotton prices soaring by as much as 30%
 "Rains, pests force world's top cotton producer India to import supplies")
India's solar, wind energy potential likely to dip due to climate change
Solar and wind potential in India are likely to face a negative trend in the future due to climate change, according to a new study by Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
 "India's solar, wind energy potential likely to dip due to climate change")
US President Biden signs major climate change and health care law
US President Joe Biden signed into law a sweeping bill to lower health care costs and address climate change, representing a key win for Democrats in Congress
 "US President Biden signs major climate change and health care law")
Bumpy ride ahead for electric vehicle makers after US passes Climate Bill
Most environmentalists have generally applauded the Inflation Reduction Act, despite concessions made to the fossil fuel industry
 "Bumpy ride ahead for electric vehicle makers after US passes Climate Bill")
