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With discusions over loss and damage on COP27 agenda, European nations pitch inSubscriber Only
November 9, 2022 12:27 IST
At least three European nations -- Germany, Austria and Belgium -- announced new commitments for loss and damage, totalling a little more than 220 million euros.
Switzerland is paying poorer nations to cut emissions on its behalfSubscriber Only
November 9, 2022 11:49 IST
The debate comes as rich nations of the world face criticism for failing to compensate poorer nations as promised so they can better adapt to warming temperatures.
COP27: Bright start to UN climate meet with inclusion of loss & damage to formal agendaSubscriber Only
November 7, 2022 13:48 IST
However, this was just the first step as it might be several years before money actually begins to flow in to compensate poorer countries for the damages they suffer due to climate disasters.
At India’s COP27 pavilion, a bid for climate-friendly, sustainable lifestyle
November 7, 2022 11:52 IST
"A consumption-oriented lifestyle is not sustainable. And it does not help in achieving the climate change goals,” Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav said after inaugurating India’s pavilion at COP27 at Egypt's Sharm el-Shaikh.
COP27: 1st time, compensating poor nations for climate disasters on the tableSubscriber Only
November 7, 2022 13:49 IST
The issue of loss and damage, as it is referred to in the climate negotiations, was included in the formal main agenda of the climate conference for the first time ever, after being discussed in a separate track for years.
2022 likely to be fifth or sixth warmest year on record: World Meteorological OrganizationSubscriber Only
November 7, 2022 01:50 IST
The warmest year on record so far has been 2016, when the global mean temperatures were measured to be about 1.28 degree Celsius higher than pre-industrial times. For 2022, the WMO estimates it to be about 1.15 degree Celsius higher than pre-industrial times.
Europe presents ‘live picture of a warming world’ as temperatures climb twice the rate of global average: WMOSubscriber Only
November 4, 2022 14:45 IST
The first of a series of annual reports on the impact of climate change made for mostly grim reading, but with an unexpected silver lining.
Major glaciers, including Dolomites and Yosemite, to disappear by 2050, says UN report
November 3, 2022 12:49 IST
UNESCO recommends that given the inevitable further shrinking of many of these glaciers in the near future, local authorities should make glaciers a focus of policy.
What is COP27? And other questions about the big UN climate summitSubscriber Only
November 1, 2022 13:00 IST
At last year’s COP 26 summit in Scotland, countries agreed they must immediately do more to prevent a dangerous rise in global temperatures.
What Lula’s victory in Brazil means for climateSubscriber Only
November 1, 2022 09:13 IST
Lula Da Silva’s previous two terms as Brazilian president were marked by efforts to overhaul global governance bodies such as the United Nations Security Council and to raise the profile of developing countries in world affairs.
Top climate stories of this week: Just Stop Oil activists criticised for protests as oil companies make record profitsSubscriber Only
October 29, 2022 13:49 IST
The past week has been filled with headlines from the UK, not just of political turmoil but also of paintings being defaced and luxury establishments being vandalised by a climate activist group.
When soup and mashed potatoes are thrown, can the Earth win?Subscriber Only
October 27, 2022 14:12 IST
Desperate to end complacency about the climate crisis and to pressure governments to stop the extraction and burning of fossil fuels, protesters said they had resorted to such high-profile tactics because little else has worked.
Top climate stories of this week: New Zealand farmers protest cow-burp tax plan, Brazil’s Amazon faces a severe drought, and more
October 21, 2022 15:48 IST
Here are the top 5 climate-related stories of this week.
Top climate stories of this week: Floods in Melbourne, rain warning in Mexico, and more
October 14, 2022 15:17 IST
Here are the top 5 climate-related stories of this week.
Top climate stories of this week: Hurricane Ian death toll crosses 100, Australia to see heavy rains, and more
October 7, 2022 15:37 IST
From the devastating effects of Hurricane Ian to two new studies on the impact of climate change on human life, here are the top climate stories of the week.
Climate change made summer hotter and drier worldwide, study findsSubscriber Only
October 6, 2022 16:53 IST
Record heat began smothering Europe in May and may have contributed to 11,000 excess deaths in France and 8,000 in Germany, according to estimates.
‘So many children dying’: Somalia drought brings famine near
October 5, 2022 15:05 IST
As the world is gripped by food insecurity, Somalia, a country of 15 million people shaking off its past as a failed state, can be considered the end of the line.
Top climate stories of this week: Hurricane Ian pummels Florida, Mexico tops list of deadliest countries for environmentalists
September 30, 2022 16:13 IST
We also bring you the story of an outback town in Western Australia that the Australian government is trying to wipe off the face of the earth.
Study finds that climate change added 10% to Ian’s rainfall
September 30, 2022 09:48 IST
“We’ll see more storms like Ian.” Princeton's Gabriel Vecchi said that if the world is going to bounce back from disasters “we need to plan for wetter storms going forward, since global warming isn’t going to go away.”
California governor signs sweeping climate legislation
September 17, 2022 12:52 IST
The new laws include proposals aimed at reducing exposure to gas and oil pollution in communities of colour, expanding clean energy jobs and accelerating the state's timeline for getting most of its electricity from renewable energy sources.
Top climate stories of this week: Ray of hope in California, billionaire’s donation to fight climate crisis, and more
September 16, 2022 16:06 IST
After weeks of concern over the wildfires in California, firefighters have reported major progress in containing the blaze this week. Here are the top climate change stories of this week.
Top climate stories of this week: Aid pours into flood-hit Pakistan, Hawaii quits coal in bid to fight climate change, and more
September 2, 2022 16:18 IST
The devastating floods in Pakistan remain the focus of this weekend, with over 1,200 people killed and thousands displaced as nearly one-third of the country went under water. Here are the top stories of the week.
What is the environmental cost of gas flaring?Subscriber Only
August 30, 2022 13:55 IST
Flaring is generally a common practice near oil fields and processing plants across the world, with companies burning off gas that is generated as a byproduct during various processes involved in oil exploration and extraction.
Top climate stories of this week: Italy’s drought exposes ancient bridge, California to phase out gas vehicles, and more
August 26, 2022 14:31 IST
From California moving to phase out gas vehicles in the climate change fight to Italy’s worst drought in 70 years, here are the top climate stories from this week.
Can rivers and lakes recover from drought?Subscriber Only
August 23, 2022 13:43 IST
Major rivers across Europe are at their lowest levels in years, and climate change will only make things worse for aquatic ecosystems. But allowing nature to take back control can help fix some of the damage.
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