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Four Gas Power Plants Contradict US Directive on Fossil Fuel Financing: Report

November 20, 2023

A report by Friends of the Earth US has identified four gas power plants in Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan that contradict the United States’ directive on ending international financing for new fossil fuel projects by Multinational Development Banks. The investigation ..

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Extreme Weather Events Drive Shifts in Ecosystems, Favoring Non-Native Species

November 20, 2023

A recent analysis reveals that extreme weather events, including heatwaves, cold waves, droughts, and floods, are influencing ecosystems by displacing native species with non-native ones. The study, conducted by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, analyzed 443 studies covering ..

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State of the Cryosphere 2023 Report

November 20, 2023

The recently released State of the Cryosphere 2023 report highlights the profound impacts of global temperature rise on Earth’s frozen water, emphasizing the vulnerability of the cryosphere to climate change. The report underscores the alarming trends, including the loss of ..

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Southern India’s Reservoirs Face Depleting Water Levels

November 18, 2023

The Central Water Commission’s recent report highlights growing concerns as water levels in reservoirs across southern Indian states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, continue to decline. The collective storage capacity of 53.334 Billion Cubic Metre (BCM) ..

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Indo-Pacific Economic Framework: Agreements for a Fair and Clean Economy

November 17, 2023

India, the United States, and 12 other members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) have successfully concluded negotiations on the IPEF Clean Economy Agreement and the IPEF Fair Economy Agreement. This follows the signing of the Supply Chain ..

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Landmark U.S.-China Climate Deal

November 17, 2023

The United States and China jointly announced a groundbreaking climate agreement recently. The deal aims to significantly increase clean energy, displace fossil fuels, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, marking a crucial step in combating global warming. Significance of the Deal ..

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Impact of Human Activities on Global Dust Emissions

November 17, 2023

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) revealed that human activities contribute to 25% of global dust emissions, with agriculture standing out as the primary anthropogenic source. These findings emerged during a five-day meeting held in Uzbekistan from November ..

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Indian Green Building Council Introduces ‘Nest’ Initiative for Sustainable Housing

November 16, 2023

In a move to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly construction practices in the domestic housing sector, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry, has launched a new rating and certification initiative called ‘Nest.’ ..

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