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Have some economists severely underestimated the financial hit from climate change? Recent evidence suggests yes

Extreme weather is expected to upend lives and livelihoods, intensifying wildfires and pushing ecosystems towards collapse as ocean heatwaves …

This study looked at how rivers throughout the world are faring — and the findings are disturbing

Within the next 70 years, certain species of fish could die out completely due to longer periods of low oxygen levels

Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study

In India, there are no effective policies targeting methane emissions from rice cultivation and biomass burning

Black Summer: Australian wildfires linked to La Niña’s three-year streak, finds study

La Niña would have occurred without the 2019-2020 wildfires, but would have been short-lived and weaker

COP27: India’s national statement lacked teeth; was centred around mission LiFE

No mention in India’s statement at COP27 on key negotiating agendas, complain experts

India’s NDC: Why sector-specific targets are needed for reducing emissions

Focus needed on increasing non-fossil-based power generations, phasing out old thermal power plants

Managing air quality in Nepal: Pollution control fee may be key

943 crore Nepali rupees collected in fees unused, can help local govts to combat poor air quality

Green fuel targets for NCR industries: Here are some learning points from Alwar, Bhiwadi

Almost half the industries in Alwar moved to cleaner fuels, a survey by the Centre for Science and Environment shows

Global CO2 concentration in atmosphere hit new high in May 2nd week: Report

Highest daily average of atmospheric carbon dioxide recorded; experts blame climate change

Africa’s financial sector must cope with climate risk for smooth transition to Net Zero: Report

At least 49 banks in Africa have over $200 billion in lending across sectors with high-potential climate risks  

World headed towards 2.4°C warming despite CoP26, according to 4 assessments

We may still be able to limit warming to 2°C, but 1.5°C will require technology to play an outsized role that it currently does not …

South Africa: Greenhouse gas emissions up 10% in 17 years

Developing countries like South Africa emit much less per capita than developed economies; hence chances of emissions shooting up is higher

Harness power of nature-based solutions to fight climate crisis: G20 ministers

G20 countries identify need for sustainable business models to implement nature-based solutions in developing countries; but they lack direction

Climate experts hail forthcoming US climate summit with caution and riders

The US should clean up its own act first as far as net zero is concerned, climate experts say  

A third of global greenhouse gas emissions from food production: Study

The study draws from a new database that provides emission estimates from food production from 1990 to 2015

The other side of climate friendly foods

Efforts to change diets and reduce global warming has pitfalls  

Without mitigation, global methane emissions would rise by 30% until 2050: Study

A regional and sector-specific approach is important for methane mitigation strategies, it says

World must cut annual emissions by 7.6% till 2030 to meet 1.5°C target: UNEP

Even if current commitments under the Paris Agreement are implemented, temperatures are expected to rise by 3.2°C