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Several nations have joined India's Solar initiative: PM Modi
Modi on Tuesday said that many countries in the world have joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) initiative started by the country
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Modi asks IITs to develop resilient infra against climate change dangers
He also spoke of the need for making available safe, affordable and environment friendly energy to people through initiatives like the International Solar Alliance
Could Joe Biden's climate change policy lead to more militarism?
Climate change poses an existential threat. That doesn't mean we should further empower an already bloated Pentagon
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Bill Gates wants to team up more with Bezos to combat climate crisis
In his book, Gates uses the concept of a "Green Premium," the difference in price between a traditional, carbon-emitting technology like a gas-powered car and its green alternative, an electric car
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Adapting to a warming world
Climate change requires agility in the institutions and policies that shape ecosystem use
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Bill Gates warms to climate change
Book review of How To Avoid A Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need
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Covid has shown sustainable biz model is crucial for future growth: HUL CMD
With vaccines rolling out, the firm is looking forward to re-engaging with all possible stakeholders
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World Bank, IMF to consider climate change in debt reduction talks
The coronavirus pandemic has worsened the outlook for many countries that were already heavily indebted before the outbreak
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Back in Paris accord, US vows not to sideline climate crisis anymore
The United States officially returned to the Paris global climate accord on Friday, and U.S. leaders declared the nation could not afford to ever sideline the growing climate crisis again.
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Need to revisit consumption patterns to reduce ecological impact: PM Modi
Recycling and reusing things, eliminating waste, and improving resource efficiency must become part of our lifestyles, Modi said
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India devoting great importance to solar energy, says PM Modi
Modi on Friday said India is devoting great importance to solar energy to ensure a stronger fight against climate change
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Sedition vs dissent
The law is increasingly being misused against critics
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India, UK reiterate commitment to climate action ahead of COP26 summit
"Alok Sharma and PM Modi met today (on Tuesday) in Delhi to discuss their countries' shared commitment to climate action in the lead up to the COP26 summit in Glasgow this year," it said
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Road Transport Ministry has taken initiative for alternative fuels: Gadkari
The ministry taken the initiative to explore alternative fuels like lithium ion batteries and hydrogen cells for electric vehicles, Gadkari said
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Bill Gates warns that manufacturing could challenge climate goals
"That's the sector that bothers me the most," Gates said in a video interview with Reuters ahead of the publication this week of his book, "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster"
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Climate activist Disha Ravi's NGO faced heat from Centre last year too
Indian arm of Greta Thunberg's climate group, FFF's website was then shut, its emails blocked
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Uttarakhand floods: Death toll rises to 56, over 150 missing; top updates
Uttarakhand flash flood: Since February 7, rescuers are trying to locate missing people, even as the death toll continues to rise. Track latest updates on Uttarakhand disaster
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India on track to meet climate change mitigation commitments: Jaishankar
Calling India clearly a leader in climate action, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has asserted that the country was on track to meet its climate change mitigation commitments.
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Climate Justice calls for compassion for the world's poorest: PM Modi
Calls for space for developing countries to grow in order to fight climate change, says two things will define journey of humanity - health of the people and health of the planet
India implementing its climate pledges well before time, says Javadekar
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said India is leading from the front and implementing all its climate pledges well before time.
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