Page 29 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
None of G7's leading stock index aligned with Paris climate goals
New research from the SBTi revealed that none of the G7's leading stock indexes are currently aligned with a 1.5 degrees Celsius or two degrees pathway
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Industry groups want G7 nations to align with climate ambitions: Report
A joint statement by B7 members to the G7 was presented by the German Federation of Industry (BDI) on the opening day of a three-day meeting of G7 environment, climate and energy ministers in Berlin
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G-7 mulls zero coal use for power generation by 2035 to meet climate goals
Ministers from the G-7 countries meeting in Berlin also announced a target to have a highly decarbonised road sector by 2030, meaning that zero emission vehicles would dominate the sales
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Cabinet approves MoU for research work on air quality, climate change
Some of the possible activities under MoU are joint use and operation of scientific instruments, exchange of scientific and technical information
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There is far less support for climate policies in rich nations: CEA
Govts of developed countries have a far bigger challenge convincing their public to accept climate change mitigation policies and change their own personal behaviour to make those policies work: CEA
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Coal India plans green mining options through new technologies: Chairman
The comments come at a time when there have been concerns about global climate change on account of the burning of fossil fuels including coal, resulting into greenhouse gas emission.
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Jharkhand has potential to showcase climate resilient future: Experts
Hosted by ASAR and Policy & Development Advisory Group (PDAG), national level dialogue discusses a climate resilient future in Jharkhand
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Melting glaciers, polluted rivers: Report lists India environment crises
Twenty-five glacial lakes and water bodies in India, China and Nepal have recorded over 40% rise in their water spread areas since 2009, posing a grave threat to five Indian states, a report stated.
Bonn climate change conference next week to set tone for COP27 in Egypt
At the June sessions, discussions will take place on a range of important topics including greenhouse gas emission reductions, adapting to climate impacts
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Changing themes: What World Economic Forum talked about in 52nd conference
While 'save the planet' remained the top topic of discussion in the WEF publications, finding reference in 141 of the 328 articles published last week, media discussions focused on geopolitics
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California, New Zealand sign pledge for climate change partnership
Top officials from California and New Zealand signed a pledge agreeing to help fight climate change by sharing ideas and best practices, including how to put more EVs on the road
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World not spending enough to avert disasters as global calamities rise: UN
Of the $133 billion in available disaster-related financing in 2010 to 2019, only 4% went to reducing risks with the rest being spent on more costly post-calamity responses, a UN official said
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''We don't have food'': African leaders meet as humanitarian crises grows
Leaders called for increased mobilisation to resolve a humanitarian crisis that has left millions displaced and more than 280 million suffering from malnourishment.
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WEF 2022: Ukraine conflict to climate change, here's what happened at Davos
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting saw over 2,500 global leaders speaking and discussing on topics covering Russia-Ukraine war, climate change, food crisis, trade and globalisation and more
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India at Davos 2022: Highlights of the World Economic Forum annual meeting
India was at the centre of many dialogues on emerging issues ranging from crypto technologies to climate change
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WEF at Davos 2022: From crypto to climate change, India was the focus
World Economic Forum (WEF) 2022: For European business heads eagerly scouting for options to diversify their trade and investments, India emerged as the best option
WEF 2022 day 4 schedule: Here's what will happen at Davos Annual meeting
WEF 2022 day 4 schedule: Leaders from the tech world looked at improved collaboration on Wednesday
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With a chapati crisis brewing at home, can India afford to feed the world?
As global temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius or more above pre-industrial levels, the country's chapati challenge is only going to become more urgent
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WEF 2022: China commits to plant and conserve 70 billion trees by 2030
In the past decade, China has regrown more than 70 million hectares of forest cover
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WEF 2022: Here's what will happen on Day 3 at Davos Annual meeting
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting is taking place in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme, 'working Together, restoring Trust' from May 22 to 26
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