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Climate Goals, News

Funding shortfall may lead to a reworking of India’s climate targets: Economic Survey 2024-25

The Economic Survey 2024-25, presented to Parliament by Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, on January 31, 2025 raised concerns about the recent New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance established at CoP29, noting that the modest target of…

Manjori Borkotoky
January 31, 2025
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Air Pollution, News

Byrnihat India’s Most Polluted City 2nd Time in a Row; Health Concerns Mount

Byrnihat, located on the Assam-Meghalaya border, has earned the unfortunate distinction of being named India’s most polluted city for the second consecutive year. The declaration comes amid rising concerns from residents over the hazardous air quality and its impact on…

Aayushi Gour
January 28, 2025
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Fossil Fuels, News

Trump at Davos: Fossil Fuels Take Center Stage in Vision for US Economic Growth

During a virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a vision for America’s economic future that prioritized energy independence, domestic manufacturing, and technological leadership. His remarks highlighted the centrality of fossil fuels…

CFC India
January 24, 2025
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Climate Change Impact, News

Rising Heat, Falling Rain: How Climate Change is Turning Dengue into a Year-Round Threat in India

As climate change transforms weather patterns across the globe, its impact on public health is becoming increasingly evident. In Pune, one of India’s key dengue hotspots, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and shifting humidity are driving an alarming surge in cases…

Aayushi Gour
January 23, 2025
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Climate Change, News

Davos 2025: Global Leaders Chart Bold Course to Confront Climate Crisis

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos has always been a hub for influential discussions on global challenges, and the 2025 summit proved no different. With climate change firmly at the forefront, world leaders, business executives, and environmental advocates converged…

Vivek Saini
January 23, 2025
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Arctic, News

Arctic Carbon Sink Collapsing: A Dangerous Feedback Loop in the Climate Crisis

The Arctic has long been a critical regulator of Earth’s climate. It acts as a massive carbon sink, absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere than it emits. However, new research has revealed a disturbing shift: A large portion…

Vivek Saini
January 22, 2025
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Climate Change, News

World Economic Forum 2025: Leaders Convene in Davos to Address Climate, Innovation, and Global Challenges

Davos has once again become the epicenter of global dialogue as the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 started on January 20 and will continue till January 24. With the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age” the gathering aims…

Aayushi Gour
January 22, 2025
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Climate Change, News

US Withdraws from Paris Climate Agreement Again: A Blow to Global Climate Action

In a controversial move reminiscent of his first term, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the country’s second withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. The declaration, made during his inaugural parade event at the Capital One Arena in Washington, has reignited…

Aayushi Gour
January 22, 2025

Climate Change, News

“Net-Zero Hero” Myth Shifts Climate Burden to Consumers: Study

A recent study from the University of Sydney has exposed how the energy sector fosters the narrative that individual actions alone can address climate change. While energy providers and policymakers encourage consumers to become “net-zero heroes,” the research highlights the…

Manjori Borkotoky
January 19, 2025

Environment, News

England’s Toxic Water Crisis: The Widespread Impact of Forever Chemicals

England’s drinking water faces a silent but pervasive threat: forever chemicals. These synthetic compounds, known as PFAS, are accumulating in water sources nationwide. Because they resist natural breakdown processes, PFAS poses serious environmental and human health risks. A recent analysis…

Vivek Saini
January 18, 2025