Climate Change
Is being child-free how you save the planet?
Climate Change and global warming are daunting realities we all face. Even if you are someone who doesn't really believe in these, the reality is…
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What is greenwashing, the practice major companies are accused of engaging in?
What does 'greenwashing' mean and why is it a problem? Why do big brands like Coca Cola engage in it? Greenwashing serves as a smokescreen which…
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Non-vegetarians, will you make changes to save Earth?
Find out things that the World Wildlife Fund recommended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Jammu and Kashmir braces for severe and harsh winter with La Niña impact
This weather change mostly impacts the wind circulation patterns, leading to more rain and snow.
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‘This is an insult,’ Developing nations rage over COP29’s $300 billion climate deal
After two exhausting weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations pushed through the contentious finance pact in the early hours in a sports stadium in Azerbaijan.
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COP29: Nearly 200 countries approve $300 billion for poor nations in climate deal rejected by India
As per the climate deal, the money would come directly from a wide variety of sources, including government budgets, private sector investment, and other financing.
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Wealthy nations raise climate finance offer to $300bn at COP29 as the summit extends in Baku
Negotiators worked through the night in a sports stadium in the Caspian Sea city of Baku in a search for compromise as the two-week COP29 conference dragged into an extra day.
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Stuck on 'X': COP29 fails to set climate finance goal as summit enters final hours
The latest text, which was delayed by several hours, highlights unresolved issues surrounding the annual climate finance target but it does not clarify what should count toward the financial…
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Climate Change
Heatwave warnings issued in Australia, authorities warn of bushfire risk
More than 20 bushfire warnings were issued in Western Australia including an uncontrolled one near Pemberton, a town of around 5,000 residents.
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Clean Technology: Youth plays a crucial role in paving way for a sustainable future, experts say
Technology is not a mere bystander in the climate change narrative; instead, it is the protagonist that guides us towards a sustainable future
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It will be 'hell': Earth might turn into Venus some day, greenhouse effect simulation shows
The runaway greenhouse effect is when solar irradiation increases to a point that it sets off a dramatic, snowballing rise in a planet’s temperature.
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Chum salmon are breeding in Arctic, and it is 'an ominous sign’ for humanity
Scientists have recently discovered that these migrating fish have been spawning in uncharted waters. They believe that due to unprecedented warming of the waters, an after-effect of climate…
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Climate change alarm is exaggerated, we should not demonise oil and gas: Elon Musk
Elon Musk said that it was important that industries began reducing billions of the carbon they take from Earth and releasing it into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels.
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Scientists make solar-powered clothing system that works like personal AC
The smart clothing promises not only enhanced comfort and safety but also supports human endurance in extreme environments such as the Arctic, deserts, or space.
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Explained | Nations at COP28 adopt historic deal to transition away from fossil fuels. What is it about?
The adopted agreement is the first time in the nearly three-decade history of the UN climate summits that nations agreed to transition away from fossil fuels after two weeks of debate and wrapping…
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COP28 climate summit: Nations adopt first-ever deal to transition away from fossil fuels
The countries' representatives have been called for what the COP28 Presidency hopes is a final meeting later Wednesday.
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Beware! Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown threat posed by wildfires
Research published in the British journal Nature Communications gives new insight into how wildfire can produce cancerous 'Erin Brockovich' chemical, and why wildfire smoke is more hazardous than…
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‘End fossil fuels’: 12-year-old Indian climate activist storms COP28 stage. Watch
COP28 Director-General Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi said he admired the enthusiasm of young people at the climate summit and encouraged the audience to give the Indian activist another round of…
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COP28 exclusive: Women climate advocates speak about championing the cause of climate change in Dubai
COP28: Women experts from Women Climate Collective speak to WION on the ongoing COP28 summit and women's participation in such summits.
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Climate change we instigated is here to stay for at least 50,000 years: Study
Over just over twenty years, the future has materialized. In 2022, global temperatures rose by an additional 0.5 degrees, marking nine consecutive years as the hottest ever recorded. In 2023,…
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Climate financing: Progress made at COP28, but is it enough?
The process of climate financing is way more complex than it looks as there is a lack of transparency and dishonesty. Several reports have suggested that many rich countries use deceptive and…
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Calls rise to phase out fossil fuels, but it remains a challenge to devise a formal plan at COP28
It won't be an easy task for some Western and climate-vulnerable nations to fight against fossil fuels lobbyists. But it is important to phase out the use of fossil fuels. What are the challenges…
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Earth on verge of crossing major ‘tipping points’, might trigger climate catastrophe in 10 years: Report
According to a report compiled by more than 200 scientists, global warming has reached unprecedented levels and it could trigger a 'dangerous domino effect' that could potentially wipe out the…
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Explained | Global CO2 emissions due to fossil fuels hit new record. Will world leaders at COP28 act now?
While nearly 200 nations are deciding the fate of the use of fossil fuels at the COP28 climate summit, being hosted by the oil-rich UAE, a report by a group of researchers suggested that global…
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Data lab: India saw at least one major weather event each day in 2023. Cyclone Michaung adds to the tally
In the initial nine months of this year, India experienced a barrage of extreme weather events, affecting a significant 86 per cent of days, as outlined in a report by the Centre for Science and…
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India's per capita greenhouse gas emissions less than half of global average: Report
India's low per capita emissions, less than half the global average, reflect successful environmental policies. While a positive trend, challenges like urbanisation call for ongoing efforts in…
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Scientists got 'incredibly lucky' to observe and take samples from mega iceberg on the move
Scientists have said that it's quite rare to see an iceberg of this size on the move, and they added that they will be watching its trajectory closely
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COP28 president's 'no science to justify oil phase-out' statement causes alarm
The 'no science' behind fossil fuel phase-out statement from none other than COP28 president Sutan Al Jaber himself has caused alarm in scientific and activist communities. Al Jaber later added…
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Climate change hearings open at ICJ, court told handful of countries responsible for climate crisis
Regenvanu further said that Pacific islands such as Vanuatu have been dealing with the brunt of rising sea levels and increasing frequent and severe disasters, adding, "We find ourselves on the…
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Jammu and Kashmir braces for severe and harsh winter with La Niña impact
This weather change mostly impacts the wind circulation patterns, leading to more rain and snow.
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‘This is an insult,’ Developing nations rage over COP29’s $300 billion climate deal
After two exhausting weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations pushed through the contentious finance pact in the early hours in a sports stadium in Azerbaijan.
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COP29: Nearly 200 countries approve $300 billion for poor nations in climate deal rejected by India
As per the climate deal, the money would come directly from a wide variety of sources, including government budgets, private sector investment, and other financing.
Read Article →
Wealthy nations raise climate finance offer to $300bn at COP29 as the summit extends in Baku
Negotiators worked through the night in a sports stadium in the Caspian Sea city of Baku in a search for compromise as the two-week COP29 conference dragged into an extra day.
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Stuck on 'X': COP29 fails to set climate finance goal as summit enters final hours
The latest text, which was delayed by several hours, highlights unresolved issues surrounding the annual climate finance target but it does not clarify what should count toward the financial…
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Bird last seen nearly 30 years back has now been declared extinct
The last time the Slender-billed Curlew was reliably seen was in 1995 in Morocco. There was a reported sighting in 2001 as well, but it was not officially confirmed.
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Biden embarks on historic Amazon trip amid concerns over Trump's climate stance
Biden landed in the Brazilian city of Manaus, in the heart of the world's largest jungle, on the last leg of a valedictory South American before handing the keys of the White House to Trump in…
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Future UN climate summits should only be held in nations that...: Experts
COP29 is being held in Baku Azerbaijan. The summit started on Monday (Nov 11) and would go on till November 22. Azerbaijan is a controversial host for the conference, as it is a major fossil fuel…
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Diplomatic tensions shadow COP29 talks as nations struggle to hammer out climate finance deal
France's Environment Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher said Wednesday she would not travel to Baku after Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev accused Paris of colonial "crimes" and "human rights…
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World leaders remain divided at COP29 even as fresh concerns raised over climate change
Planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose to record highs this year, according to preliminary research from an international network of scientists at the Global Carbon…
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COP 29: India pitches for fair carbon market scheme; top banks pledge $120bn aid to poor nations
The UN climate chief Simon Stiell told the gathering that despite the victory of Donald Trump in US, global action on climate change remains “robust.”
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COP29: US climate envoy calls elections ‘bitterly disappointing’, says work will go on despite Trump’s return
While speaking at the annual UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, the US climate envoy urged governments to keep faith in the country's promise to combat global warming.
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Delhi is choking. Can green buildings help win the Battle for Breath?
The PM2.5 particles, which are the smallest and most harmful, can enter the bloodstream. Their level was registered above 300 micrograms per cubic metre in Delhi recently
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'Fossil fuels, perhaps forever,' COP29 CEO caught on tape brokering oil deals
The incident was caught on camera by an activist organisation Global Witness, pretending to be a fake oil and gas company named 'EC Capital'. The namesake company requested COP29’s help to…
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2024 on track to be hottest year in history, says EU climate monitor ahead of COP29
C3S data from January to October shows global temperatures climbing so steeply that only an unlikely, drastic cooling in the last months could prevent 2024 from setting a new high
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Climate breakdown led to half of European heat deaths in 2022: Study
Notably, the death toll is ten times more than the number of people murdered in Europe that year.
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Greenhouse gases hit new record highs in 2023, warns UN report
As long as emissions continue, greenhouse gases will keep accumulating in the atmosphere, raising global temperatures, WMO said
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Climate change and environmental policies of Trump and Harris: A comparison
While both candidates advocate utilising energy sources to boost the economy and keep challenging each other on their policies, neither has given a detailed plan for their climate and energy…
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Conserve water or die: Freshwater scarcity will hit food production sooner than you think
Stark warning on global freshwater scarcity: Freshwater demand will soon exceed supply by 40 per cent, hitting food production and economic growth hard across the world, a new…
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Typhoon Koinu batters Taiwan with 'record-breaking winds'
Typhoon Koinu, on Thursday (Oct 5th) brushed past Taiwan's southern edge. With record-breaking winds, Koinu, which means 'puppy' in Japanese, blanketed the region in torrential rains.
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In Pics | US gripped with severe weather due to heatwaves, wildfire smoke
While the south US is gripped with scorching heat with the mercury at over 38 degree Celsius (100 degree Fahrenheit) during the heatwave, Chicago's air quality is deteriorating due to the smoke dri
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In Pics | Volunteers clean Manila coastline on World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is celebrated on 8th June annually.
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Climate activists turn Rome's iconic Trevi fountain black
Climate activists in Italy made a powerful statement by turning the water of Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain black.
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UN chief says 'climate time bomb ticking': Key points of IPCC report
A critical report on climate warned the world is set to cross the key 1.5-degree Celsius global warming limit in about a decade. Is it too late?
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Greta Thunberg and other young climate activists detained over protests in Oslo
Climate activist Greta Thunberg, along with other fellow young environmental campaigners, was detained by police during a demonstration in support of indigenous rights in Oslo.
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Explained: Germany stands against coal mine expansion, Greta Thunberg joins the protest
In the German village of Luetzerath, on Saturday, thousands of protestors marched through mud and rain demonstrating against the expansion of an opencast lignite mine.
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Species that got booted to 'endangered' or 'threatened' status in 2022
In recent years many species have entered the so-called "doomed" list of flora and fauna which are facing the imminent threat of extinction thanks to human activities.
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Italy landslide devastation: Dramatic pictures of the 'waterfall of water and mud'
The death toll from the landslides that struck the southern Italian holiday island of Ischia has increased to seven; this includes a new born baby and two children.
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As threats to the DR Congo rainforest grow, scientists battle to conserve it
Spanning several countries in central Africa, the Congo Basin rainforest covers an immense area and is home to a dizzying array of species.
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Bolsonaro, climate change, and fires: The story of Amazon rainforest's devastation
The number of fires burning Brazil's Amazon jungle reached a 15-year high in June, despite the country's pledge last year to stop deforestation by 2030.
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In pics | Nearly 60% of land in the European Union and UK face drought warnings
The European Drought Observatory stated that at least 60 per cent of the land in the European Union and UK is currently under drought warnings.
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How climate change drives heatwaves and wildfires
Brutal heatwaves are gripping both Europe and the United States this week and are forecast to dump searing heat on much of China into late August.
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China on alert amid extreme heatwave
In the western region of Xinjiang, accelerated glacial melt through poses risks to rivers and dams
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Climate change, pandemic, super volcanoes and more: Ways in which we might go extinct
Life is fragile. We are always at the precipice of danger. While we can protect ourselves against the small things like accidents, illness etc. What about the big, global catastrophes? Read Article →
Is being child-free how you save the planet?
Climate Change and global warming are daunting realities we all face. Even if you are someone who doesn't really believe in these, the reality is hard to deny. Draughts, floods, wildfires, and heatwaves are all proof it is happening. So what can we do to delay the inevitable? Read Article →
What is greenwashing, the practice major companies are accused of engaging in?
What does 'greenwashing' mean and why is it a problem? Why do big brands like Coca Cola engage in it? Greenwashing serves as a smokescreen which hides the continued exploitation of the planet and allows those responsible to get away with it. "The number of products labelled as sustainable or green has increased exponentially in recent years, with many household brands guilty of greenwashing. Yet, as businesses claim progress towards sustainability, emissions continue to rise, extraction increases, and overproduction spirals," says Changing Markets Foundation (CMF) Read Article →
