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United Nations: Africa, already suffering from warming, will see worse
Although Africa has contributed relatively little to the planet's greenhouse gas emissions, the continent has suffered some of the world's heaviest impacts of climate change, from famine to flooding.
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TMS Ep119: Climate change, Madhabi Puri Buch, markets, Operation Ganga
What are the economic consequences of climate change? Who is Madhabi Puri Buch, the new SEBI chief? What are the safest stock bets amid market volatility? What is Operation Ganga? All answers here
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IPCC report 2022: Climate change and its economic consequences
The IPCC report 2022 released on Monday warned that if emissions are not cut rapidly, heat and humidity will create conditions beyond human tolerance. Its economic impact could also be as devastating
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Climate change to pull down crop yield, fish output, labour capacity: IPCC
Rice, wheat, pulses, and coarse cereal yields could fall almost 9% by 2050; maize production could drop by almost 17% in southern parts of country
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Thousands evacuate in worst Australian floods in a decade: Report
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said there had been 1,000 rescues in the state by Tuesday and more than 6,000 calls for authorities to help
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UN chief Guterres calls for speedy transition to renewable energy
The UN chief warned that global average temperatures have already risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius
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Drinking water in eastern Australia at risk of flood contamination
In response, health authorities are urging people to conserve drinking water, which has already led to one bottle shop in the state capital of Brisbane offering free ice to thirsty residents.
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India among countries that will be most 'economically harmed': IPCC report
Report says India will face extreme weathers, water scarcity, health hazards, threat to food security
Unavoidable multiple climate hazards in next 2 decades, warns IPPC report
This report is a dire warning about the consequences of inaction, said Hoesung Lee, Chair of the IPCC while releasing the report Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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If emissions not cut, India may see unsurvivable heat, food scarcity: IPCC
From heat passing the limits of human survivability, food and water scarcity, higher sea levels to severe economic damage, India will be seriously harmed if emissions are not cut, IPCC report warned
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Explained: The UN 'house on fire' climate report key to action
A new report from the UN will spell out in excruciating detail the pain of climate change to people and the planet
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UN climate report urges world to adapt now, or suffer later
'Delay means death' says UN secretary general Guterres; change impacting world faster than anticipated, breaching 1.5C threshold will cause irrepairable damage, says report
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IPCC set to release major report on climate crisis by Monday evening
IPCC, a UN body working on the science behind climate change, will release a major report on impacts of the climate crisis and why it is imperative that we act now to address the growing risks later
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Climate change, promise of clean air and water missing from UP poll agenda
The vital issue of clean air and water is missing from the Uttar Pradesh elections though several cities here often figure in the list of the world's 10 most polluted.
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World Bank's India head Junaid Ahmad appointed vice president of operations
Ahmad has been appointed as a Vice President of the international lending institution.
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Global warming speeding up world's water cycle, say researchers
This is leading to more extreme weather conditions with the world's wetter areas becoming even more soaked and the dry regions becoming even more parched: Report
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Israeli President confirms Turkey trip, targets climate crisis cooperation
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has confirmed his planned trip to Turkey, saying it is part of his new plan to form regional cooperation to fight the climate crisis.
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Extreme wildfire impacts to increase dramatically by 2100, UN says
Over the past decade the intensity and impact of wildfires has grown worldwide, with 2020 a particularly devastating year that seemed to herald the arrival of an apocalyptic new era.
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Whistleblower takes on Meta over climate change, Covid misinformation
Two complaints have been filed in the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) complaints by Whistleblower Aid: Report
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US climate envoy warns geopolitics may risk hurting climate efforts
Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference he warned that the rise in the cost of energy stoked by the crisis may make consumers and govts wary of taking tough measures to reduce emissions
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