Page 45 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
PM Narendra Modi calls for transparent finance at Biden-led COP26 event
The prime minister on Tuesday underlined the need to ensure transparent climate finance
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India launches Green Grids, OSOWOG and IRIS at COP26 on Day-2 of parleys
Modi said India will fully support this new project, and work closely with CDRI, other partner countries and the UN for its success
 "India launches Green Grids, OSOWOG and IRIS at COP26 on Day-2 of parleys")
Glasgow COP26: 100 world leaders commit to end deforestation by 2030
India stays off UK-led deforestation declaration at COP26 climate change summit
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Towards net zero
India's 2030 climate targets more relevant than 2070
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'One Sun, One World, One Grid' will reduce carbon footprints: PM at COP26
Modi on Tuesday called for One Sun, One World, One Grid' to improve the viability of solar power
More than 100 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions
Among the new signatories was Brazil - one of the world's five biggest emitters of methane.
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Asian Development Bank gets $665 million for climate projects
ASEAN countries have a unique opportunity to build a green and inclusive future after the COVID-19 pandemic, ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa said
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Cases of extreme weather events hit 5-year high in India this Sept-Oct: IMD
Late withdrawal of monsoon among reasons for phenomenon; many scientists feel events such as floods and cloudbursts, among others are growing due to adverse impact of climate change
 "Cases of extreme weather events hit 5-year high in India this Sept-Oct: IMD")
Prime Minister Modi meets Bill Gates in Glasgow on sidelines of COP26
Gates in the past has reinforced his foundation's commitment to supporting the Government of India in its efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
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US unveils crackdown on methane, starting with oil and gas rules
President Joe Biden has set a target to slash greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50% by 2030
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India's targets announced by PM at COP26 immensely hard to achieve: CSE
In a statement, the research and advocacy organisation said by announcing these targets, India is not just walking the talk, but "running the talk"
People of India deeply value friendship with Israel: PM Modi to PM Bennett
The people of India deeply value the friendship with Israel, PM Narendra Modi said, as he recalled his meeting with his Israeli counterpart Naftali Bennett on the sidelines of the COP26
BlackRock raises $673 million for climate-focused infrastructure fund
BlackRock and the fund's other backers are trying to muster more support for such emerging markets-focused initiatives at the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow
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India will always strengthen any effort for sustainable development: Modi
During his meeting with the top EU leaders on October 29, Modi held extensive discussion covering trade and investment ties, climate change, COVID-19, global and regional developments.
The US Federal Reserve's take on greening the economy: Not our job
That puts it well behind its peers who are gearing up to buy green assets, crack down on fossil-fuel lending, and push companies toward lower-carbon choices.
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It's my duty to raise the voice of developing nations, says Modi at COP26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he feels it's his duty to raise the voice of developing countries while addressing the COP26 Global Leaders' Summit here in Glasgow.
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India must clean up coal-reliant power sector to reach net-zero emissions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delighted delegates at the COP26 climate summit with his announcement that the third-biggest emitter would reach net-zero by 2070.
 "India must clean up coal-reliant power sector to reach net-zero emissions")
Best of BS Opinion: A disappointing G20, green issues of tomorrow & more
Here are the top BS Opinion pieces of the day
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Glasgow COP26: US ready to lead climate fight, says President Joe Biden
Biden wants $3 billion of US climate finance for adaptation
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Glasgow COP26: It's James Bond moment to save planet, says Boris Johnson
UK's Johnson warns of 'doomsday' as climate summit begins
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