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Zero the way to go
Over the past few years there has been a rapid shift in the strategy for waste management in the country
India among largest emitters, could cause extreme climate impacts: Study
The results highlight the outsized role these emitters play in driving warming and temperature extremes around the world.
 "India among largest emitters, could cause extreme climate impacts: Study")
Electric vehicles, hydrogen and climate
The rising temperatures across the globe have led to some cities appointing heat officers responsible for cooling interventions
Like in the movie: 'Don't Look Up' shows how myths fuel science's rejection
'Don't Look Up' explores how individuals, scientists, the media and politicians respond when faced with scientific facts that are uncomfortable, threatening and inconvenient
 "Like in the movie: 'Don't Look Up' shows how myths fuel science's rejection")
A must-surge year for climate goals
India has just crossed 100 GW of renewable capacity, leaving us around 350 GW to install to hit 450 GW
Is climate finance the next bubble?
Asset managers think that tens of trillions of dollars, mostly in the form of green finance, could be available for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) lending
 "Is climate finance the next bubble?")
What India needs to focus on in 2022 to spur climate change action
Air pollution, climate adaptation and health infrastructure to deal with the impact of climate change are some of the key areas to focus on in 2022, say experts
 "What India needs to focus on in 2022 to spur climate change action")
2022 aims a global shift toward sustainable development, climate action
This year helped lay the groundwork for a global shift toward sustainable development and a more equitable society in 2022
 "2022 aims a global shift toward sustainable development, climate action")
Extreme weather events cost the world billions in 2021, shows study
They include some of the disasters hit rapidly, like Cyclone Yaas, which struck India and Bangladesh in May and caused losses valued at $3 billion in just a few days
 "Extreme weather events cost the world billions in 2021, shows study")
The green deal: Renewable energy became the new buzzword in 2021
A year when several parts of the world bore the brunt of extreme weather conditions
 "The green deal: Renewable energy became the new buzzword in 2021")
Arunachal's 2021 of infra push, climate declaration, China face-off
The Arunachal Pradesh government threw much of its weight behind reinvigorating infrastructure and envisioning climate-resilient development in 2021
 "Arunachal's 2021 of infra push, climate declaration, China face-off")
Year In Review: Diluting green norms may derail India's climate goals
In 2021, the govt pushed renewables to meet its updated climate aims, but also came up with plans to clear forests and reduced scrutiny of polluting units that could cause further environmental damage
 "Year In Review: Diluting green norms may derail India's climate goals")
Changing climate in Afghanistan leaving earth barren, exacerbating poverty
The climate has changed in the last few decades, Afghan locals say, leaving the earth barren and its people struggling to survive.
 "Changing climate in Afghanistan leaving earth barren, exacerbating poverty")
Climate Change: From H&M to Zara, how fast fashion hurts the environment
India's domestic textile and apparel industry contributed nearly 2% of gross domestic product and accounted for 14% of industrial production in 2018
 "Climate Change: From H&M to Zara, how fast fashion hurts the environment")
National electricity policy to consider demand, climate targets
The current installed power generation capacity in the country stands at 392 Gw, of which coal has the lion's share with 202 Gw
 "National electricity policy to consider demand, climate targets")
Net-zero emissions and how can the world get there?
As countries are realising the effects of global warming, they are moving towards net-zero emissions. Here's an explainer on net-zero emissions and what it may take for the world to achieve the target
 "Net-zero emissions and how can the world get there?")
Biden boosts fuel-economy standards to fight climate change
A final rule being issued Monday would raise mileage standards starting in the 2023 model year
 "Biden boosts fuel-economy standards to fight climate change")
Blue-sky thinking: Net-zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy
As international air travel rebounds after Covid, greenhouse gas emissions from aviation are expected to rise dramatically and with it, scrutiny of the industry's environmental credentials
 "Blue-sky thinking: Net-zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy")
Warmer air, water exacerbate extreme weather in US this year: Report
Evidence revealed that historic heat waves, monster rain events and ultra-intense storms were exacerbated by the warmer air, water of the overheating planet, particularly for the US this year
 "Warmer air, water exacerbate extreme weather in US this year: Report")
Carbon availability in Greenland's waters shifting poleward, finds study
Scientists at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have discovered the availability of carbon in Greenland's waters is shifting poleward and appearing earlier than in previous decades.
 "Carbon availability in Greenland's waters shifting poleward, finds study")
