Page 6 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Green growth push
New initiatives have long-term potential
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Joshimath: A well-engineered calamity
We have completely lost the ability to plan keeping in mind the ecological uniqueness of the region
Climate change poses challenge to women in informal sector: Hillary Clinton
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said heat caused by climate change poses an additional challenge to women workers in informal sectors and a global 'Climate Resilience Fund' will help
 "Climate change poses challenge to women in informal sector: Hillary Clinton")
13 dead in Chile amid struggle to contain over 150 raging wildfires
As of midday Friday, 151 wildfires were burning throughout Chile, including 65 declared under control. The fires had blazed through more than 14,000 hectares (34,595 acres)
 "13 dead in Chile amid struggle to contain over 150 raging wildfires")
Prospects of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees vey low: Report
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is currently not plausible, according to a new report
 "Prospects of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees vey low: Report")
From seeker, India now a solution-giver: President Droupadi Murmu
Describing Modi govt as 'decisive', she highlights its achievements - from infra ramp-up to digital boost
 "From seeker, India now a solution-giver: President Droupadi Murmu")
Public-private synergy set to boost climate-resilient infra: Eco Survey
This also comes as India has been trying to crowd in private investment for infrastructure ever since the onset of Covid-19 in 2020
 "Public-private synergy set to boost climate-resilient infra: Eco Survey")
India vows to remain committed to net zero, yet defends use of fossil fuels
While the Survey documented India's position with respect to carbon emissions, it was silent on a domestic problem caused in part by coal burning: air pollution
 "India vows to remain committed to net zero, yet defends use of fossil fuels")
Budget 2023: Experts expect a boost to decarbonisation, energy transition
Issues that need to be addressed include expanding funding for renewable manufacturing, extending PLI to wind and green hydrogen, among others
 "Budget 2023: Experts expect a boost to decarbonisation, energy transition")
Adequate, affordable finance a constraint in climate action: Eco Survey
"India's climate ambitions require resources to be dedicated to the cause of climate change, in addition to, what is needed for the country's development goals," the survey said
 "Adequate, affordable finance a constraint in climate action: Eco Survey")
Human activity degraded more than a third of remaining Amazon forest: Study
The authors define the concept of degradation as transient or long-term changes in forest conditions caused by humans
 "Human activity degraded more than a third of remaining Amazon forest: Study")
How CO2 removal can take us back to ideal state of pre-industrial era
There are good reasons for governments to utilize novel CDR methods at the same time as expanding established land-based carbon capture and storage
 "How CO2 removal can take us back to ideal state of pre-industrial era")
How Burning trees in Brazil's Amazon melts snow in the Himalayas
Scientists are only beginning to investigate the connections between far-flung components of the planet's climate system
 "How Burning trees in Brazil's Amazon melts snow in the Himalayas")
Amazon rainforest deteriorating too fast for species, climate to adapt
Already, 17% of the rainforest has been impacted by disturbances like logging, fires and road expansion, and 14% of it has been replaced with pasture or cropland
Indian industry turns to biomass as capital bans coal in pollution fight
The change in air quality is as yet hard to quantify
 "Indian industry turns to biomass as capital bans coal in pollution fight")
Aditya Birla group to invest in green energy as rivals make commitments
'Thin line between hustle and hubris', Kumar Mangalam Birla warns upcoming companies in blog post
 "Aditya Birla group to invest in green energy as rivals make commitments")
Punjab's cotton, maize yield to dip by 11-13% by 2050 due to climate change
Punjab accounts for around 12 per cent of the total cereals produced in the country
 "Punjab's cotton, maize yield to dip by 11-13% by 2050 due to climate change")
Record hot 2023? El Nino may add fuel to India's climate crisis
Rain patterns in India are also expected to get altered with the return of El Niño in 2023
 "Record hot 2023? El Nino may add fuel to India's climate crisis")
Top headlines: Non-BFSI cos lag in Q3, El Nino & India's climate crisis
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
 "Top headlines: Non-BFSI cos lag in Q3, El Nino & India's climate crisis")
First B20 meet to focus on climate action, resilient global value chains
B20 was established 13 years ago and is among the key engagement groups of G20, representing the priorities of businesses globally
 "First B20 meet to focus on climate action, resilient global value chains")
