Page 18 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
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
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
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
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
Monsoon may weaken, worsening heat wave conditions in North India
According to the updated dates, the monsoon is now expected to reach the national capital around June 27, while previously, the normal onset date was June 23
Bonn climate meet: Countries make little progress on financing issues
The NCQG is the new amount that developed nations must mobilize annually starting in 2025 to support climate action in developing countries
Climate dealmakers brace for China showdown over money at COP29 summit
Negotiators representing more than 190 countries convened in Bonn, Germany, this week for a meeting that typically sets the tone for the annual talks
Modi to attend G7 in Italy, join Ukraine peace talks at 'appropriate' level
The G7 summit set to be held in Italy from June 13-15 in which several nations and key organisation will participate to deliberate on pressing issues including climate change and West Asia tensions
Brics discusses trading in local currency, African Union, and Palestine
India welcomed Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia who attended their first Brics meeting in Russia on Tuesday
Mauritius seeks 2% climate levy on co profits as pristine beaches wash out
The nation of 1.26 million people is experiencing more climate change-related events and needs to mobilize 300 billion rupees to meet adaptation and mitigation goals
Northwest, east India in for another heat wave spell for five days: IMD
India experienced multiple intense and prolonged heat waves in April and May which tested the limits of human endurance and the country's disaster preparedness
Agenda in the time of climate change
This is the time for change; for society to build green because it is inclusive; to build growth, because it is sustainable
Coal dependency, climate dilemma to hang over PM Modi in his third term
PM Modi will need to balance green ambitions against a need to sustain growth and satisfy rapidly accelerating electricity demand, leaning on a fraying power system still heavily dependent on coal
India's May heatwave peaks 1.5 degree celcius above previous record
The data does not include deaths from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi, and the final numbers are expected to be higher, a source said
Global temperature may briefly cross 1.5 degree C threshold by 2028: UN
The 1.5 degree Celsius threshold refers to a key goal of the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015. The agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
Energy firms are 'godfathers of climate chaos', should be taxed more: UN
The burning of fossil fuels oil, gas and coal is the main contributor to global warming caused by human activity
World hits streak of record temperatures as UN warns of 'climate hell'
The average global temperature for the 12-month period to the end of May was 1.63 degrees Celsius (2.9 degrees Fahrenheit) above the pre-industrial average
UN Chief Guterres rebukes fossil fuel supporters amid climate records
Countries should ban such advertising, he said, as many countries do for tobacco and other products that have proven harmful to human health
Climate change challenge
Funds mobilised are inadequate
Heatwave: Odisha records 45 deaths in last 24 hours, toll hits 141
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast said heatwave conditions are likely to continue in five western districts of Bargarh, Balangir, Nuapada, Sonepur, and Kalahandi till Wednesday
