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Page 10 - Latest Updates on Climate Change

84% of Indian districts at risk of heatwaves, 70% prone to extreme rainfall

The study projects that eight out of 10 Indians will be exposed to extreme events by 2036

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 8:01 PM IST

COP29 only chance to bridge climate action, finance gap: Commonwealth chief

Scotland said it is important to have the fossil-fuel producers as allies in the fight against climate change

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Updated On : 04 Aug 2024 | 12:04 PM IST

Severe drought returns to Amazon. And it's happening earlier than expected

There were around 25,000 fires in Amaozon from January until late July the highest number for this period in almost two decades

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Updated On : 03 Aug 2024 | 2:28 PM IST

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal visits landslide-hit Wayanad in Army uniform

Mohanlal, who was conferred the Lt Colonel post in the territorial army in 2009, was spotted donning his army uniform as he reached the Army camp at Meppadi

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Updated On : 03 Aug 2024 | 12:48 PM IST

India not historically responsible for climate crisis: Commonwealth chief

Scotland said India has the opportunity to lead a just and equitable energy transition by sharing expertise and technology

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 2:00 PM IST

Wayanad landslide toll mounts 160; disaster linked to 3 causes. 10 updates

Wayanad landslide: Officials fear that casualties are likely to increase as 180 people are still missing and many are feared to be trapped under the debris

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 7:00 PM IST

Scientists rely on reanalysis method to know when world has its hottest day

This reanalysis goes back to 1940, and it allows researchers to say with confidence when a record is broken, whether for a day, month or year

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 7:26 AM IST

Wayanad landslides: How climate change is linked to Kerala disaster

Extremely heavy rain triggered a series of landslides in the hilly areas of Kerala's Wayanad district early on Tuesday, leaving at least 123 people dead and 128 injured

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 12:09 AM IST

Built to last

Infra spend must focus on climate change

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 12:24 AM IST

When flights couldn't take off in Leh because air was too thin: Explained

The Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, one of the highest in the world, faces challenges due to mountain winds that necessitate flights taking off or landing in the morning hours

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 4:12 PM IST

Roadmap for decarbonisation of steel to be out for public consultation soon

India's steel sector accounts for about 12% of total greenhouse gas emissions, with an emission intensity of 2.55 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of crude steel compared to a global average of 1.9 tonne

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Updated On : 27 Jul 2024 | 5:47 PM IST

Gujarat sees an increase of nearly 200K piped gas connections, says govt

A statement from the state government said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat is channelling economic development through environmentally friendly policies

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Updated On : 26 Jul 2024 | 2:56 PM IST

Why is Paris 2024 Olympics set to be the greenest Olympics in history

Paris Olympics 2024 will largely depend on renewable energy sources, including geothermal and solar power; France has put in place several environmentally friendly initiatives

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Updated On : 27 Jul 2024 | 12:38 PM IST

Climate events influence actions of central banks, says RBI DG Rao

Rao said that such events can destroy assets funded by institutional finance, thereby harming the financial health of these institutions

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 11:41 PM IST

Budget 2024: Proposals for critical minerals to help achieve net-zero goals

In her Budget speech on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures for sectors, including infrastructure, manufacturing and healthcare

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Updated On : 24 Jul 2024 | 2:44 PM IST

July 21 recorded as world's hottest day ever as climate change worsens

Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus service, said that it was possible the beginning of this week could eclipse Sunday's record as heatwaves continue to sizzle across the world

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Updated On : 24 Jul 2024 | 12:41 AM IST

Chief economic advisor Nageswaran calls out rich nations' climate hypocrisy

In the annual economic survey, Nageswaran said it is morally wrong to ask developing countries to abandon their aspirations for better living standards

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Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 10:05 AM IST

Developed world's climate plans in a fog, India's a clear blue sky: Survey

"Even as developed nations prepare to impose a carbon tax at the border on imports coming into their countries laden with carbon, they are ramping up energy demand like never before," said the Survey

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Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 12:07 AM IST

AI, agro-processing, gig economy with most job potential: Economic Survey

Economic Survey 2023-24: The gig workforce is expected to expand to 23.5 million by 2029-30, forming 6.7% of the non-agricultural workforce, and 4.1% of India's total workforce

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Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 3:35 PM IST

COP29 host Azerbaijan launches climate fund, introduces fossil fuel levy

Last year's UN climate conference in Dubai ended with a global agreement calling for transitioning away from fossil fuels to reach net zero emissions by 2050

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Updated On : 20 Jul 2024 | 8:47 AM IST