climate change
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Union Budget
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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World
Climate Change: EU boosts emergency response
Elefsina: European officials on Thursday unveiled the new RescEU emergency response system which will significantly increase the bloc’s reserve of fire-fighting aircraft as climate change challenges continue to mount. “RescEU…
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Middle East
Hajj: Climate change may pose danger to pilgrims
New York: Due to climate change, conditions of heat and humidity in the areas of Saudi Arabia where the Hajj takes place could worsen to the point that people start experiencing…
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India
Set to host UNCCD COP
Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Shri Prakash Javadekar addressing the Press Conference of the Parties (COP14) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification to be held in…
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Featured News
Climate change may pose danger to Hajj pilgrims
Due to climate change, conditions of heat and humidity in the areas of Saudi Arabia where the Hajj takes place could worsen to the point that people start experiencing harmful…
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News
Glasgow could host 2020 UN climate change summit
London [UK]: The city of Glasgow has been chosen by the British government to host a major UN climate change summit next year if the country’s bid is successful. The…
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News
Climate change disrupting plant-pollinator relationship: study
Washington: While plants rely on bees for pollination, bees need plants to supply nectar and pollen. Scientists have discovered that climate change is adversely affecting these mutualistic interactions. Higher mean…
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News
Scientists find clues on how soils may respond to climate change
Washington: According to an international team of scientists, rock core samples from a period of warming millions of years ago indicate soils contributed to a rapid rise in atmospheric greenhouse…
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Science
Monkeys facing extinction threat due to climate change, claims study
Washington: There are several animals that are at the risk of extinction because of climate change, and monkeys living in South America are among these. According to researchers, a substantial…
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Science
Climate change, deforestation pushing tropical species towards extinction
Washington: Climate change and deforestation are two major phenomena that are pushing tropical species towards extinction. According to a recent study, only 38 per cent of tropical forest is ‘wildlife…
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Science
Monkeys facing extinction threat due to climate change, claims study
Washington: There are several animals that are at the risk of extinction because of climate change, and monkeys living in South America are among these. According to researchers, a substantial…
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News
Here’s how planting more trees can help deal with climate change
Washington: While it is a known fact that planting more trees can play a significant role in controlling the pace of climate change, scientists have a more elaborate explanation to…
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Business
UK launches green finance strategy to tackle climate change
London: The UK has unveiled a green finance strategy, setting out plans to increase investment in sustainable projects and infrastructure. The strategy will ensure that financial risks and opportunities from…
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Science
US military consumes more hydrocarbons than most countries, pollutes climate: Study
Washington: The US military is one of the largest climate polluters in history as it consumes a considerable about of non-renewable liquid fuels and emits more CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent)…
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News
Squids could survive under climate change: Study
Washington: While climate change and increasing pollution continues to haunt human beings, squids have nothing to worry about. According to a recent study, squids will survive and may even flourish…
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