Page 8 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Fog effect: 29 trains running late, flights delayed at IGI Airport
Cold wave continues in North India; visibility down to zero in some places
 "Fog effect: 29 trains running late, flights delayed at IGI Airport")
Fast forward to 2023
The second overwhelming trend of 2022 is the impact of climate change
Cold wave, dense fog puts North India on red alert: What you should know
The IMD had issued a long-range monthly forecast saying that the temperatures will likely remain below normal over many parts of northwest India throughout January 2023
 "Cold wave, dense fog puts North India on red alert: What you should know")
Two-thirds of glaciers to disappear by 2100 amid faster melting: Study
The world's glaciers are shrinking and disappearing faster than scientists thought, with two-thirds of them projected to melt out of existence by the end of the century
 "Two-thirds of glaciers to disappear by 2100 amid faster melting: Study")
UK saw hottest-ever year in 2022 as Europe's climate warms: Met Office
Unlike the U.S. and Canada, which have been hit by bitter cold and snowstorms, much of Europe is experiencing unseasonably warm winter weather
 "UK saw hottest-ever year in 2022 as Europe's climate warms: Met Office")
Climate change adversely affected rain patterns: Union Jal Shakti Minister
The Union Jal Shakti Ministry is organising the national level conference on water in Bhopal on Thursday and Friday
 "Climate change adversely affected rain patterns: Union Jal Shakti Minister")
Cabinet approves Rs 19,744-crore National Green Hydrogen Mission
It will also result in cumulative reduction in fossil fuel imports of over Rs 1 trillion and abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
 "Cabinet approves Rs 19,744-crore National Green Hydrogen Mission")
Jobs top agenda at PM Modi's meeting with chief secretaries on Jan 5
Conclave will focus on two broad pillars: Growth & Jobs, and Health, Gender & Climate, will also set agenda for the next meeting of Niti Aayog Governing Council
 "Jobs top agenda at PM Modi's meeting with chief secretaries on Jan 5")
Coordinated actions needed to deal with global challenges
The United States and its allies are committed to supporting Ukraine, despite serious hardships, especially in Europe
Railways rolls out energy efficiency plan to meet 2030 net-zero target
Focuses on meeting non-traction demand through renewables
 "Railways rolls out energy efficiency plan to meet 2030 net-zero target")
War in Ukraine to tech layoffs: A look at 10 events that defined 2022
2022 will be remembered for a plethora of things but these 10 events will perhaps be on top of the list
 "War in Ukraine to tech layoffs: A look at 10 events that defined 2022")
Why India needs to build a robust framework to facilitate energy transition
The investment buzz for the transition has begun but policy frameworks still lag the process
 "Why India needs to build a robust framework to facilitate energy transition")
India takes on the task of reversing climate change, 2022 a crucial year
India set ambitious climate goals in line with PM Modi's promises made in Glasgow and took crucial steps for environment protection & wildlife conservation in 2022, including launch of Mission LiFE
 "India takes on the task of reversing climate change, 2022 a crucial year")
The climate meltdown: Floods, forest fires, heatwaves cost a heavy price
Devastating floods, heatwaves, and forest fires made headlines even as the world signed key deals to protect biodiversity and agreed on a "loss and damage" fund
 "The climate meltdown: Floods, forest fires, heatwaves cost a heavy price")
Green hydrogen will not be limited by borders: ReNew Power Founder & CEO
'People are looking to get into the manufacturing supply chain, governments are looking at expanding transmission infrastructure,' said ReNew Power founder & CEO, Sumant Sinha
 "Green hydrogen will not be limited by borders: ReNew Power Founder & CEO")
Bangladesh, ADB ink deals worth $627mn for development, climate projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Bangladesh government have signed loan agreements worth $627 million for the implementation of development and climate resilience projects
 "Bangladesh, ADB ink deals worth $627mn for development, climate projects")
India's ambitious 2070 zero emission target needs $10 trillion investment
India will have to look at gathering funds to achieve the objective as well as having the desired technologies to meet the target in the long run, experts say
 "India's ambitious 2070 zero emission target needs $10 trillion investment")
Foundations for an Indian JETP
The second pillar of climate financing, JETP is oriented towards investability in the electricity sector
VP urges joint global action on climate change, environmental destruction
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar praised makers of Indian Constitution for including protection of forests in directive principles of state policy
 "VP urges joint global action on climate change, environmental destruction")
Climatic change doesn't necessarily bring evolution in species: Study
A recent study calls into question a long-held theory that periodic fluctuations in climate were important drivers of evolutionary change in mammals
 "Climatic change doesn't necessarily bring evolution in species: Study")
