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Author Amitav Ghosh Warns Silicon Valley CEOs Are Preparing For "The Event". What It Is
Celebrated author Amitav Ghosh warned Tuesday that the top brass in Silicon Valley are preparing for "The Event" -- potential collapse of the global systems -- as various interconnected worldwide crises, such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Fishing Kept Them Afloat For 700 Years. Now They Are Drowning In Debt
For nearly seven centuries, the Koli community in Mumbai has been making its subsistence from fishing, the Arabian Sea offering an abundance of piscine riches to enable it to do so. Today, however, the Kolis are having to venture farther and farther
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Experts Forecast Up To 10% Drop In Wheat And Rice Yields Due To Climate Change
In the 2023-24 crop year, India produced 113.29 million tonnes of wheat (14% of global supply) and over 137 million tonnes of rice.
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Climate Change Caused 41 Additional Days Of Extreme Heat This Year: Report
The world experienced an average of 41 more days of extreme heat in 2024 due to climate change, a new report said on Friday.
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Narayana Murthy Says Climate Change May Trigger Mass Migration To Bengaluru, Pune
Speaking at an event in Pune on Friday, Mr Murthy issued a stark warning about the effects of rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns.
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Union Minister's Response To 4 Questions In Parliament On Manipur Illegal Opium Poppy Cultivation
Kangpokpi district reported the largest area under illegal opium poppy cultivation in Manipur at 17.49 square kilometres (sqkm), or 4,322 acres, in 2023-24, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said.
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India Drops 2 Places, Still Among Top 10 Climate Performers: Report
India remained in the top 10 on a list of 63 countries assessed for efforts to combat climate change, despite dropping two spots compared to a year ago, thanks to its low per-capita emissions and rapid deployment of renewables, a report said.
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Easy Protection Tips To Keep Your Eyes Safe In Delhi Pollution
Experts warn that prolonged exposure to polluted air can significantly harm eye health, potentially leading to reduced vision if left untreated.
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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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India Highlights 4 Key Aspects Of Climate Action At COP29
India made a significant intervention on Monday during the '2024 Annual High-level Ministerial Roundtable on pre-2030 Ambition' at the COP29 UN Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, emphasising four critical aspects of global climate action.
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"No Progress At COP29 In Matters Critical For Developing Nations": India
At COP29 in Baku, India expressed frustration with developed countries for not seriously discussing how to support climate action in developing nations, saying it is impossible to tackle climate change without financial and technological help.
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More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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India and Other Developing Nations Demand for Fair Climate Finance Commitments at COP29 Summit
At COP29, India and other developing countries, as part of the LMDC bloc, called for fair and equitable climate finance. Concerns were raised about the predominance of loans in climate funding, which places additional burdens on vulnerable countries. The LMDCs emphasised the importance of holding developed nations accountable for meeting financial ...
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Global Fossil CO2 Emissions Hit Record High in 2024: Here's What You Need to Know
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reached a record high in 2024 at 37.4 billion tonnes, up 0.8% from 2023, according to the Global Carbon Project. Despite progress in renewables and climate efforts, fossil fuel use has not yet peaked, raising concerns about reaching global warming limits. With 41.6 billion tonnes of CO2 projected overall, scie...
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COP29: Key Attendees, India's Priorities And Trump's Climate Stand
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP29, began in Azerbaijan today (November 11), and will end on November 22
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Author Amitav Ghosh Warns Silicon Valley CEOs Are Preparing For "The Event". What It Is
Celebrated author Amitav Ghosh warned Tuesday that the top brass in Silicon Valley are preparing for "The Event" -- potential collapse of the global systems -- as various interconnected worldwide crises, such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Fishing Kept Them Afloat For 700 Years. Now They Are Drowning In Debt
For nearly seven centuries, the Koli community in Mumbai has been making its subsistence from fishing, the Arabian Sea offering an abundance of piscine riches to enable it to do so. Today, however, the Kolis are having to venture farther and farther
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Experts Forecast Up To 10% Drop In Wheat And Rice Yields Due To Climate Change
In the 2023-24 crop year, India produced 113.29 million tonnes of wheat (14% of global supply) and over 137 million tonnes of rice.
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Climate Change Caused 41 Additional Days Of Extreme Heat This Year: Report
The world experienced an average of 41 more days of extreme heat in 2024 due to climate change, a new report said on Friday.
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Narayana Murthy Says Climate Change May Trigger Mass Migration To Bengaluru, Pune
Speaking at an event in Pune on Friday, Mr Murthy issued a stark warning about the effects of rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns.
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Union Minister's Response To 4 Questions In Parliament On Manipur Illegal Opium Poppy Cultivation
Kangpokpi district reported the largest area under illegal opium poppy cultivation in Manipur at 17.49 square kilometres (sqkm), or 4,322 acres, in 2023-24, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said.
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India Drops 2 Places, Still Among Top 10 Climate Performers: Report
India remained in the top 10 on a list of 63 countries assessed for efforts to combat climate change, despite dropping two spots compared to a year ago, thanks to its low per-capita emissions and rapid deployment of renewables, a report said.
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Easy Protection Tips To Keep Your Eyes Safe In Delhi Pollution
Experts warn that prolonged exposure to polluted air can significantly harm eye health, potentially leading to reduced vision if left untreated.
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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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India Highlights 4 Key Aspects Of Climate Action At COP29
India made a significant intervention on Monday during the '2024 Annual High-level Ministerial Roundtable on pre-2030 Ambition' at the COP29 UN Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, emphasising four critical aspects of global climate action.
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"No Progress At COP29 In Matters Critical For Developing Nations": India
At COP29 in Baku, India expressed frustration with developed countries for not seriously discussing how to support climate action in developing nations, saying it is impossible to tackle climate change without financial and technological help.
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More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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India and Other Developing Nations Demand for Fair Climate Finance Commitments at COP29 Summit
At COP29, India and other developing countries, as part of the LMDC bloc, called for fair and equitable climate finance. Concerns were raised about the predominance of loans in climate funding, which places additional burdens on vulnerable countries. The LMDCs emphasised the importance of holding developed nations accountable for meeting financial ...
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Global Fossil CO2 Emissions Hit Record High in 2024: Here's What You Need to Know
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reached a record high in 2024 at 37.4 billion tonnes, up 0.8% from 2023, according to the Global Carbon Project. Despite progress in renewables and climate efforts, fossil fuel use has not yet peaked, raising concerns about reaching global warming limits. With 41.6 billion tonnes of CO2 projected overall, scie...
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COP29: Key Attendees, India's Priorities And Trump's Climate Stand
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP29, began in Azerbaijan today (November 11), and will end on November 22
