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India could become carbon neutral before its 2070 goal, says IRENA chief
India's onshore wind capacity stands at over 40 GW, and for grid-connected or centralised solar power plants capacity is at around 60 GW.
 "India could become carbon neutral before its 2070 goal, says IRENA chief")
Ahead of COP27, India urges developed countries to enhance climate promises
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said so during a meeting with Aminath Shauna, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Republic of Maldives
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Warmer summers threaten Antarctica's giant ice shelves: Study
The study found that total lake volume varies between years by as much as 200% on some ice shelves and by up to 72% across the entire ice sheet, with large differences between ice shelves
 "Warmer summers threaten Antarctica's giant ice shelves: Study")
Setback for efforts on cutting emissions as China promotes coal-fired power
Official plans call for boosting coal production capacity by 300 million tons this year, according to news reports
 "Setback for efforts on cutting emissions as China promotes coal-fired power")
China promotes coal power in setback for efforts to cut emissions
China is promoting coal-fired power as the ruling Communist Party tries to revive a sluggish economy, prompting warnings Beijing is setting back efforts to cut climate-changing carbon emissions
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Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter says it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change, echoing a policy already in place at Google.
 "Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change")
Climate change triggering global collapse in insect numbers, says study
The new study, published in Nature, finds that climate-stressed farmland possesses only half the number of insects, on average, and 25 per cent fewer insect species than areas of natural habitat
 "Climate change triggering global collapse in insect numbers, says study")
India among countries to have fulfilled most Paris commitments: Sitharaman
Sitharaman made the remarks while answering a question during a panel discussion at the Atlantic Council, a US-based think tank
 "India among countries to have fulfilled most Paris commitments: Sitharaman")
Joe Biden launches $6 billion effort to save distressed nuclear plants
Biden administration is launching a $6 billion effort to save nuclear power plants at risk of closing, citing the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power
 "Joe Biden launches $6 billion effort to save distressed nuclear plants")
Responding to climate change
India needs institutions to address concerns
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South Africa allocates $67 mn in relief for Durban flooding; 443 dead
South African President Cyril Ramophosa blamed climate change for the unprecedented rains, the heaviest in at least 60 years
 "South Africa allocates $67 mn in relief for Durban flooding; 443 dead")
S African prez Cyril Ramaphosa declares state of disaster over heavy floods
The floods followed four days of unprecedented torrential rain, which Ramaphosa said on Monday could be attributed to climate change
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Global Citizen seeks up to $1 billion for six sustainable 'Impact' funds
The Global Citizen Impact Funds aim to help plug a large gap in funding for poorer countries struggling to meet the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
 "Global Citizen seeks up to $1 billion for six sustainable 'Impact' funds")
US joins 90-odd nation coalition to protect 30% earth by 2030
Scientists have issued repeated warnings that nature is in a state of crisis, threatened by habitat loss, pollution, overexploitation, invasive species, and climate change.
 "US joins 90-odd nation coalition to protect 30% earth by 2030")
Oil, gas production to continue even as climate protests continue in the UK
The United Kingdom will not stop oil and gas production in the country despite ongoing large-scale protests by environmental activists, says Energy Secretary
 "Oil, gas production to continue even as climate protests continue in the UK")
Intel commits to net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2040
Intel is also committed to addressing climate impacts throughout its upstream and downstream value chain, also known as Scope 3 emissions
 "Intel commits to net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2040")
Climate change will decrease number of fish species, says report
The researchers noted that previous studies of shifting habitat ranges focused on the direct impacts of climate change on individual species
 "Climate change will decrease number of fish species, says report")
Skymet weather prediction 2022: Southwest monsoon to be 'normal' at 98%
"The first half of the 2022 monsoon season is expected to fare better than the latter. Monsoon is likely to make a decent start during the onset month of June," Skymet said.
 "Skymet weather prediction 2022: Southwest monsoon to be 'normal' at 98%")
UNDP announces $2.2 million in climate action grants for innovators
The UNDP and partners of the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) have announced $2.2 million in climate action grants for 22 local innovators across 19 countries, including India.
 "UNDP announces $2.2 million in climate action grants for innovators")
Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's State Energy and Climate Index Round 1
Gujarat was followed by Kerala and Punjab
 "Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's State Energy and Climate Index Round 1")
