Page 12 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
UN Secy-Gen Antonio Guterres calls for global unity, action at SCO Summit
He urged stronger commitments from developed countries and innovative financing mechanisms to support climate action
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Climate change India's prominent concern, says Jaishanakr at SCO summit
We are working towards achieving a committed reduction in emissions, including transition to alternate fuels, adoption of electric vehicles, and building climate-resilient infrastructure, he said
 "Climate change India's prominent concern, says Jaishanakr at SCO summit")
China warns of hotter, longer heatwaves as avg temperatures hit new highs
Last year, average national temperatures hit a new high, leading to record levels of glacial retreat and melting permafrost in the northwest
 "China warns of hotter, longer heatwaves as avg temperatures hit new highs")
Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica killing at least 10, causes destruction
Almost 500 Jamaicans were in shelters by Wednesday afternoon, PM Andrew Holness told reporters, urging people in high-risk areas to move
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Alaska's icefield melting speeds up, losing snow 5 times faster than 1980s
In fact, glacier shrinkage in Alaska from the year 2000 to the year 2020, we're losing more ice in Alaska than anywhere else, Davies said
 "Alaska's icefield melting speeds up, losing snow 5 times faster than 1980s")
Climate change cannot be ignored, says CJI, bats for green lifestyle
The CJI was speaking at a foundation stone-laying ceremony at Karkardooma, Shastri Park and Rohini here for trial court buildings in the capital
 "Climate change cannot be ignored, says CJI, bats for green lifestyle")
Category 4 hurricane Beryl intensifies in Caribbean, eyeing Jamaica
Beryl was packing winds of up to 155 mph (250 kmh) as of 2400 GMT on Monday, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said
How Delhi went from extreme heat to heavy floods; all you need to know
For every degree increase in earth's temperature, the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere can increase by about 7 per cent, according to a Nasa article
 "How Delhi went from extreme heat to heavy floods; all you need to know")
Global carbon removal market could touch $100 bn/yr from 2030-35: Report
Demand for credits has begun to increase from sectors as diverse as technology and finance, chemicals and aviation but it's not yet large enough to drive the scale of projects
 "Global carbon removal market could touch $100 bn/yr from 2030-35: Report")
Climate leaders need better data amid sweltering heat across the world
It's clear that global warming is already having a malign effect on human health and livelihoods. We just need more clarity on how much
 "Climate leaders need better data amid sweltering heat across the world")
Norway starts stockpiling grain, citing pandemic, war & climate change
The deal to store 30,000 tons of grain was signed by agriculture and food minister Geir Pollestad and four private companies
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From Black Sea to US Midwest, extreme climate threatens crop output
Global wheat prices jumped to a 10-month high in May after adverse weather trimmed yields for the maturing crop in Russia, the biggest exporter
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Mission 2025 group urges governments to aim more ambitious climate goals
Corporate backers include consumer goods company Unilever, the world's biggest furniture retailer IKEA and British sustainable energy company Octopus EV
Mission 2025 group urges governments to aim more ambitious climate goals
Corporate backers include consumer goods company Unilever, the world's biggest furniture retailer IKEA and British sustainable energy company Octopus EV
 "Mission 2025 group urges governments to aim more ambitious climate goals")
Hawaii settles climate change lawsuit from youths: All you need to know
It's another example of a younger generation channeling their frustration with the government's response to the climate crisis into a legal battle
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Four in five people want stronger climate action, says UNDP survey
Only 7 per cent of people globally said their country should not transition at all
 "Four in five people want stronger climate action, says UNDP survey")
Two climate activists arrested after painting Stonehenge monument orange
The latest act by Just Stop Oil was quickly condemned by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as a disgraceful act of vandalism
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EU Commission plan may exempt long-haul flights from new emissions rules
The EU is developing plans to require airlines to track and report their contribution to climate change from January 2025
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Tackling rising heatwaves in cities
As Singapore, New York and Melbourne have shown, cities can mitigate the impact of heatwaves if they have the will to create green infrastructure
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India can play bigger role in climate talks; should host COP: Sunita Narain
Modi, in his address at the Conference of Parties (COP-28) in Dubai, had offered to host the climate conference in India in 2028
 "India can play bigger role in climate talks; should host COP: Sunita Narain")
