Climate Change
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India provided more climate funds than many rich nations, US failed to contribute fair share: Report
India | September 04, 2024 15:53 ISTResearchers observed that the substantial shortfall in climate finance is mainly attributed to the United States not meeting its fair share of contributions. Additionally, Australia, Spain, Canada, and the United Kingdom also fell short in this area.
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How did a Greek village which sunk nearly 45 years ago reemerge? PICS INSIDE
World | September 03, 2024 21:08 ISTA Greek village, intentionally flooded in 1980 to create a reservoir for Athens amid drought-induced water shortages, has begun reemerging from Lake Mornos as water levels recede.
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PM Modi calls for unity among Global South Nations at 3rd Voice of the Global South Summit
India | August 17, 2024 14:19 ISTIndia is hosting the third Voice of Global South Summit today, with Prime Minister Modi leading the virtual event. The summit aims to address critical challenges such as conflicts, food security, and climate change, focusing on sustainable development for developing nations.
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Photos of man in front of glacier 15 years apart show impact of climate change | SEE
Trending | August 05, 2024 17:48 ISTHeartbreaking photos reveal the rapid melting of Switzerland's Rhone Glacier due to climate change, sparking global concern and highlighting the urgent need for action.
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Germany: Airport halts operation after climate activists glued themselves to runway| VIDEO
World | July 24, 2024 21:22 ISTFlights resumed at Germany’s Cologne airport on Wednesday after air traffic was halted for several hours by “Last Generation” climate activists who had glued themselves to the runway.
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Over 4 per cent newborn deaths linked to climate change in lower, middle income countries: Study
Health | July 07, 2024 17:18 ISTClimate change is linked to 4% of newborn deaths in developing countries, with heat posing a bigger threat than cold. Study finds warming temperatures raise risk in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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SCO Summit: Jaishankar delivers PM Modi's message on terrorism and respect for territorial integrity
World | July 04, 2024 20:45 ISTPM Modi's remarks also focused on mutual respect for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs. These remarks were delivered by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is leading the Indian delegation at the SCO Summit in Kazakhstan.
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Google's greenhouse gas emissions increases by almost 50 percent over last five years due to AI
Technology | July 03, 2024 12:45 ISTAccording to Google's 2024 Environmental Report, the company's greenhouse gas emissions increased due to the energy consumption of data centers required to support artificial intelligence.
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US: Railway bridge plunges, Minnesota dam on verge of collapse amid massive flooding I VIDEO
World | June 25, 2024 14:06 ISTA railroad bridge that connects Sioux City, Iowa, and North Sioux City, South Dakota, collapsed amid heavy rain and flooding. Local affiliate KTIV reported the bridge had started to sink into the Big Sioux River and authorities were monitoring it.
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Powerful tornadoes hit Michigan without warning, videos show flying debris, transformers sparking
World | June 06, 2024 17:27 ISTAt least nine tornadoes struck Maryland on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Eyewitness videos show a tornado hitting a road as vehicles stopped at a traffic light. Debris flew, and power transformers flashed and sparked.
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Unexpected consequence of climate change? Rivers in Alaska are turning ORANGE. Here's why
World | May 31, 2024 16:05 ISTA study by the National Park Service, the University of California at Davis and the US Geological Survey showed rivers at Alaska's Brooks Range turning orange. These findings have worrying implications for those communities who are reliant on this water for drinking or fishing.
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Singapore Airlines plane hit by severe turbulence: Is climate change impacting your flight journey?
World | May 22, 2024 15:08 ISTA London-bound Singapore Airlines flight was hit by a 'sudden extreme turbulence' on Tuesday, causing the death of a 73-year-old British man while 30 others were injured. The Boeing 777 flight from London’s Heathrow Airport to Singapore had 211 passengers and 18 crew members aboard.
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Climate change likely to impact people with brain conditions: Study
Health | May 19, 2024 12:47 ISTDiscover how climate change impacts brain health, according to recent research published in The Lancet Neurology journal. Learn about the effects of extreme temperatures on conditions like migraine, Alzheimer's, and psychiatric disorders.
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Venezuela becomes first nation to lose all glaciers after last one downgraded to 'ice field'
World | May 10, 2024 18:00 ISTVenezuela had six glaciers spanning 10 square km in the Sierra Nevada de Mérida mountain range but lost five of them by 2011. Climate scientists found that the last Humboldt glacier shrunk to an area of less than 2 hectares, thus downgrading it from a glacier to an ice field.
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April 2024 warmest ever on record as temperature continues to soar globally: European climate agency
World | May 08, 2024 8:39 ISTAccording to climate scientists, countries need to limit the global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial period to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Earth's global surface temperature has already increased by around 1.15 degrees Celsius.
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'Is it Greece or Mars?': Athens turns orange as Sahara dust storm sweeps across city I VIDEO
World | April 25, 2024 14:51 ISTSkies over Athens have turned an orange hue as clouds of dust have blown across the Mediterranean Sea from the Sahara desert. The strong southerly winds over the past few days have also fanned unseasonal early wildfires in the country’s south.
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Australia: Over 160 pilot whales stranded on coast of Dunsborough, at least 26 of them died I VIDEO
World | April 25, 2024 11:49 ISTThe whales are stranded at Toby Inlet in Geographe Bay, the Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions said. The area is near the town of Dunsborough, a region popular among tourists, and about 236 km south of the state capital Perth.
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Europe has become fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate: Report
World | April 22, 2024 16:01 ISTThe latest five-year averages show that temperatures in Europe are now running 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, compared to 1.3 degrees Celsius higher globally, the report says.
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World Earth Day 2024: The cost of Climate Change | How it affects our economy and health
News | April 22, 2024 15:03 ISTWorld Earth Day 2024: Every year on April 22nd, we observe World Earth Day. This day reminds us to think about the environment and how we can help. This year’s theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," focuses on the problem of plastic pollution.
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'Earth's issuing a distress call': UN issues 'red alert' on climate change after record-hot 2023
World | March 20, 2024 15:04 ISTA report by the World Meteorological Organisation said the climate goal of limiting global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius is in increasing jeopardy and efforts for a solution have been inadequate. The 12-month period from March 2023 to February 2024 averaged 1.56 degrees beyond the limit.
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