Page 17 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
North India lost nearly 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades: Study
Using on-site observations, satellite data and models, researchers found that across north India, rainfall in monsoons (June to September) has reduced by 8.5 per cent during 1951-2021
Walmart heir Christy Walton joins Novogratz urging Biden to exit prez race
The business leaders, for their part, appealed to Biden's patriotic side around the nation's Independence Day, invoking the first US president
4% newborn deaths linked to climate change in lower income countries: Study
Across the 29 countries studied, the yearly temperatures on average had increased by 0.9 degrees Celsius during 2001-2019, which the authors attributed to climate change
Gene-edited food: New crops could help us mitigate, adapt to climate change
Scientists used CRISPR-Cas9, a precision gene-editing technique, to create a variety of risotto rice potentially resistant to Pyricularia oryzae, a pathogenic fungus which leads to rice blast disease
Indian banks see climate change as their biggest source of systemic risk
It wasn't until earlier this year that the RBI finally released a draft framework that would require financial institutions to devise and disclose their strategies to mitigate climate-related risk
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
Climate change India's prominent concern, says Jaishankar 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
