climate change
- World
‘India is very committed’ on climate action, says Macron
Washington DC: Stressing on the need for innovation on the issue of climate change, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday lauded actions taken by India to tackle the climate crisis, saying that…
- World
US, China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency
Seoul: The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change, just days before President Joe Biden hosts a virtual summit…
- Hyderabad News
‘Multi-pronged strategy to transform Hyderabad into low-carbon city’
Hyderabad: Hyderabad has employed a multi-pronged strategy to transform into a climate resilient and low-carbon city, Mayor Vijayalaxmi Gadwal said on Friday. Interacting with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and mayors from various…
- India
Climate change is making Indian monsoon season chaotic
New Delhi : A recent analysis by a team of German researchers that compared more than 30 state-of-the-art climate models from all around the world found that if global warming continues unchecked,…
- Middle East
UAE-USA commitment to cooperate in the face of climate change
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States of America (USA) on Monday announced their joint commitment to confront the repercussions of climate change and on the importance and necessity of…
- Top Stories
1% of India’s households take 45% of flights: Report
Hyderabad: A small, elite minority of frequent flyers dominate air travel in most countries with high aviation emissions, states a report by a UK-based climate action group, Possible. The report, which takes…
- Middle East
Saudi crown prince announces massive ‘Green initiative’ to combat climate change
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman unveiled the ‘Saudi Arabia Green’ and ‘Middle East Green’ initiative on Saturday as part of efforts to combat climate change. On Monday, Mohammed Bin…
- World
Climate change: Seas around S.Korea get warmer
Seoul: Seas around South Korea have become warmer over the past five years due to rising temperatures, a report by the country’s fishery ministry said on Sunday. The warming of seawater is causing…
- Bollywood News
Would love to do film that highlights impact of climate change: Bhumi Pednekar
Mumbai: Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar who is an environment conservationist and has launched ‘Climate Warrior’ to contribute towards protecting the environment, recently revealed she is hugely keen to do a film that…
- India
Uttarakhand flood: 2019 study warned Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming speed
New Delhi: As a part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, leading to massive floods, a study published in 2019 had warned that Himalayan glaciers have…
- World
Sahara desert witnesses snowfall; see pics
In a not so common instance, the Sahara desert received a snowfall with a -2 degree celsius temperature making it look like a wonderland. The event was captured by photographer Karim Bouchetata…
- World
Nations must step up climate actions or face costs: UN report
Nairobi: As temperatures rise and climate change impacts intensify, nations must urgently step up action to adapt to the new climate reality or face serious costs, damages and losses, a new UN Environment…
- World
New Zealand symbolically declares climate emergency
Wellington: Joining more than 30 countries, New Zealand on Wednesday took the symbolic step of declaring a climate emergency. Lawmakers voted 76-43 in favor of the motion, in a split that followed…
- News
Oxford University students vote to ban lamb, beef from campus canteens
London: Students at Oxford University in the UK have voted to ban beef and lamb from campus canteens, arguing that the decision has been taken to tackle the issue of climate change.…
- Technology
Amazon orders 1800 EVs from Mercedes-Benz in green effort
Seattle: In its bid to address the climate change, Amazon has added more than 1,800 electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year. Mercedes-Benz also announced on Friday…
- Bangalore News
EIA notification allows ruthless exploitation of Nature
Bengaluru: The deadline for filing objection to the draft of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2020 is set to expire tonight (August 11). Since the nation has been under multiple lockdowns and suspension…
- Technology
Apple aims to be 100% carbon neutral for entire biz by 2030
Cupertino (California): Apple on Tuesday unveiled its plan to become 100 per cent carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain and product life cycle by 2030, saying that within a decade,…
- Science
This bacteria to fight climate change, soil pollutants
New York: Researchers have found a new species of soil bacteria that is particularly adept at breaking down organic matter, including the cancer-causing chemicals that are released when coal, gas, oil and refuse…
- Health
Every child under ‘immediate threat’ from climate, poor diet: UN
PARIS: The world is failing to protect children from the health dangers posed by climate change and poor diet, a landmark UN report said Wednesday, warning that every child is under “immediate…
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Budget 2020: Govt sets aside Rs 4400 cr to battle climate change
New Delhi: Underlining India’s focus on environment preservation and climate change, the government has set aside Rs 4,400 crore to spend under this head in this year’s Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala…
- Bollywood News
AR Rahman to compose anthem for global climate change initiative
Los Angeles: India’s Oscar-winning music maestro AR Rahman is pitching in with a creative contribution for Hollywood music veteran and humanitarian Ken Kragen’s climate change effort. Rahman, along with a team of international…
- World
Natural gas drives record CO2 emissions in 2019
Paris: Global carbon emissions boosted by soaring natural gas use are set to hit record levels in 2019 despite a decline in coal consumption and a string of countries declaring a climate…
- Middle East
Climate change looms over giant Saudi energy IPO
Dubai: As investors weigh up the value of Saudi energy colossus Aramco ahead of its IPO next month, the global drive to contain climate change and waning demand for fossil fuels are…
- Hyderabad News
NIRDPR to hold international conference on climate change in HYD
Hyderabad: National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) is collaborating with Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE), Centre for Economic and Social Sciences (CESS), Hyderabad, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale…
- News
Google heavily paid groups that defy climate change: Report
Washington: Google has been accused of making “substantial” donations to at least a dozen Washington-based think tanks that deny climate change and are actively campaigning against stricter climate legislation. This is in…
- Bollywood News
#HowDareYou: Celebrities support climate crusader Greta
Climate activist Greta Thunberg delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019,on Monday. The 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist addressed the crowd and criticized world leaders of betraying her generation. The climate…
- Hyderabad News
Conference on climate change observed in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The South Asian People’s Action on Climate Crisis (SAPACC), a rainbow coalition of organizations and individuals, has organised a four-day conference on People’s Action on climate change titled, “Keep the Climate, Change…
- News
Climate change may impact ability of soil to absorb water: Study
Washington: Climate change not only has catastrophic effects on coasts, oceans, ecosystems, weather and human health but is also largely impacting soil, say researchers. Climate change may reduce the ability of soils…
- Science
‘Millions’ protest in youth-led global climate strike
Masses of children skipped school to join a global strike against climate change that teen activist Greta Thunberg said was “only the beginning,” ahead of a UN youth summit she will participate…
- News
Climate change affecting shark pups development: Study
Washington: Climate change is showing its catastrophic effect on the growth and body condition of shark pups, says a recent study. Dr Jodie Rummer from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral…
