Page 15 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Climate change could become main driver of biodiversity decline: Study
The findings suggested that conservation and restoration efforts should be prioritised globally as necessary natural climate solutions, the authors said
 "Climate change could become main driver of biodiversity decline: Study")
Tipping point: Climate disasters have cost India over $120 bn since 2000
About 2 per cent of the total deaths in 2022 were due to forces of nature, NCRB data shows. Over 8,000 people lost their lives due to such events that year compared to 6,800 in 2018
 "Tipping point: Climate disasters have cost India over $120 bn since 2000")
Not cloud seeding, climate change to blame for Dubai floods: Scientists
UAE got 254 mm of rainfall over 24 hours last week, more than it typically receives in an entire year
 "Not cloud seeding, climate change to blame for Dubai floods: Scientists")
Asia world's most 'disaster hit' region with rising climate crisis: Report
WMO climate report reveals record high temperatures in Asian countries with flooding and heat waves are major issues in India
 "Asia world's most 'disaster hit' region with rising climate crisis: Report")
More than 70% global workers exposed to climate change risks: ILO
Some countries have improved heat protections for workers, such as Qatar, whose policies came under scrutiny ahead of the 2022 soccer World Cup
 "More than 70% global workers exposed to climate change risks: ILO")
Europe fastest-warming continent, temp rising nearly twice avg global rate
The latest five-year averages show that temperatures in Europe are now running 2.3 degrees Celsius (4.1 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, compared to 1.3 degrees Celsius higher globally
 "Europe fastest-warming continent, temp rising nearly twice avg global rate")
Climate crisis cooks up costly meals: Why your 'thaali' could be on fire
As the climate blows cold and hot, it puts wheat, milk, coffee, and even Hilsa in peril
 "Climate crisis cooks up costly meals: Why your 'thaali' could be on fire")
World Bank, IMF meetings conclude without concrete plan on climate finance
World Bank president Ajay Banga expressed hope that donor contributions could add up to an additional $ 100 billion to the poorest countries through its lending arm
 "World Bank, IMF meetings conclude without concrete plan on climate finance")
Pak province issues flood alert, warns of heavy loss due to glacial melting
In the mountainous northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which has been hit particularly hard by the deluges, authorities issued a flood alert because of melting of glaciers in several districts
 "Pak province issues flood alert, warns of heavy loss due to glacial melting")
Climate change's 'physical risks' are increasingly catching up with banks
But as temperatures soar around the world, triggering a deadly cocktail of wildfires, storms and drought, banks are now being forced to pay greater attention to what are known as "physical risks"
 "Climate change's 'physical risks' are increasingly catching up with banks")
Global warming of 3 degrees Celsius may result in 10% GDP loss: ETH study
It also found that poorer, tropical countries could see the worst effects -- up to 17 per cent GDP loss
 "Global warming of 3 degrees Celsius may result in 10% GDP loss: ETH study")
Investor climate group eyes assets in private equity, sovereign debt
The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance members are being asked to include assets like private debt and equity in their emissions reductions strategy
 "Investor climate group eyes assets in private equity, sovereign debt")
Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders more likely to believe in climate change
"Asian American and Pacific Islander voters are environmental voters," Ramakrishnan said
 "Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders more likely to believe in climate change")
Climate change to cause $38 trn yearly damage to global economy by 2049
The paper uses data from more than 1,600 regions worldwide over the past 40 years to assess future impacts of a warmer planet on economic growth
 "Climate change to cause $38 trn yearly damage to global economy by 2049")
Supreme Court order on climate change not a recipe to rewrite laws
The Supreme Court of India has always advocated a balance between development and environmental goals, say experts
 "Supreme Court order on climate change not a recipe to rewrite laws")
Country's consumer firms gear up to capitalise on a sizzling summer
Cooling systems providers are one of the main beneficiaries of summer, with the season contributing up to 60% of their annual revenue
 "Country's consumer firms gear up to capitalise on a sizzling summer")
EU court decision shows safe climate is human right: Ex-UN rights chief
Many young climate activists criticize the entire capitalistic system for warming's harms, Robinson sympathizes with them, pointing to social democracies in Ireland and Nordic nations as a better path
 "EU court decision shows safe climate is human right: Ex-UN rights chief")
Extreme heat in East Asia, Pacific putting millions of children at risk: UN
Warnings over more intense and frequent heat waves this summer are especially worrying in the region, as high humidity levels make it more difficult for the body to cool down naturally
 "Extreme heat in East Asia, Pacific putting millions of children at risk: UN")
Best of BS Opinion: There is another way, Cyber risk to stability & more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: There is another way, Cyber risk to stability & more")
Climate activists seek major human rights ruling against European states
Depending on the ruling, countries may need to update their plans for reining in climate-warming emissions in the near term
 "Climate activists seek major human rights ruling against European states")
