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Climate Goals, News

India Deregulates Dual Compliance of Environmental Clearance for ‘Low Polluting’ Industries

Environmental groups are raising alarms as the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) moves to significantly relax compliance regulations for low-polluting industries. In a recent notification, the ministry announced that 39 categories of “white industries”—deemed non-polluting or minimally…

Manjori Borkotoky
November 14, 2024
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Air Pollution, News

India Seeks Cross-Border Unity at COP29 to Tackle Air Pollution

At the 29th COP meeting in Baku, India called on neighbouring countries sharing the Indo-Gangetic airshed to collaborate on combating air pollution. With millions across South Asia affected by cross-border pollution, Indian officials emphasised that a unified regional approach is…

Vivek Saini
November 14, 2024
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Carbon Budget, News

India’s Carbon Market Gets Global Green Light at COP29

As discussions progress at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, India’s vision for a regulated carbon market is gaining momentum through proposed frameworks under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. Currently under negotiation, these provisions would enable nations to engage in global…

Vivek Saini
November 13, 2024
15 Comments

News, Renewable Energy

COP29 Dialogues Drive Bold Targets for the Global Energy Transition

At the COP29-IEA High-Level Energy Transition Dialogues, which began on November 11, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan, global leaders and energy experts came together to tackle the urgent challenge of climate change and to advance the global shift toward sustainable energy.…

Vivek Saini
November 12, 2024
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Climate Change, News

COP 29: WMO’s Stark Call to Action Amid 2024’s Record-Breaking Climate Events

As COP29 gets underway at Baku in Azerbaijan The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of the Climate 2024 Update for COP, published on Monday presents an urgent narrative as the world faces unprecedented warming, rapidly increasing greenhouse gases, and devastating…

Manjori Borkotoky
November 11, 2024
20 Comments

Climate Change Impact, News

Extreme Global Temperatures in 2024 Nearing Critical 1.5°C Threshold: Call for Urgent Action as COP29 Approaches

The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has released data indicating that the global average temperature from January to October 2024 has been exceptionally high. This makes it highly likely that 2024 will surpass previous records as the hottest…

Manjori Borkotoky
November 8, 2024
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Climate Change, News

WHO Calls for Health-Centric Climate Action Ahead of COP29

As the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) approaches, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a call to global leaders to end reliance on fossil fuels and implement people-centered adaptation and resilience strategies that make human health and well-being…

Aayushi Gour
November 8, 2024
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Climate Change, News

Trump’s Return to White House Sparks Global Alarm on Climate Action

The re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on November 6, 2024, has led to climate experts warning that his administration could significantly undermine international efforts to address climate change. Climate advocates anticipate that Trump’s policy direction could severely impact…

Manjori Borkotoky
November 7, 2024
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Climate Change Impact, News

Himalayan Glacial Lakes Surge by Over 10% Since 2011, Report Warns of GLOF Threat

The effects of climate change in the Himalayan region are becoming increasingly clear and potentially catastrophic. Among these, the rapid expansion of glacial lakes due to accelerated glacial melting is emerging as a prominent concern. According to a recent report…

Aayushi Gour
November 6, 2024

Climate Denial, News

Donald Trump Dismisses Rising Sea Levels at Rally, Reigniting Climate Change Debate

Donald Trump, speaking at a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Saturday, reiterated his scepticism about climate science, mocking the idea of rising sea levels and claiming that “nuclear warming” is a more significant threat. His remarks have reignited debate…

Vivek Saini
November 4, 2024