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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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What is MMRV Working Group?

November 16, 2023

The United States, along with over a dozen countries and organizations, has established a working group aimed at advancing efforts to measure greenhouse gas emissions throughout the natural gas supply chain. This collaborative initiative seeks to reduce global emissions of ..

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European Union Agrees to Cut Methane Emissions in Energy Sector

November 16, 2023

The European Union (EU) has taken a significant stride in the fight against methane emissions, as it reaches an agreement on new regulations designed to reduce this potent greenhouse gas’s production within the energy sector. The agreement seeks to monitor ..

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UN Sounds Alarm as Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Reach New Highs

November 16, 2023

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere soared to unprecedented levels in 2022, and the United Nations has issued a stark warning that this worrisome trend shows no signs of slowing down. Breaking Records According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization ..

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Lancet Countdown Report Warns of Dire Consequences of Climate Crisis on Global Health

November 16, 2023

The climate crisis has reached a critical juncture, taking center stage on the global agenda and threatening to undo decades of progress in public health. The 8th annual report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, released recently, ..

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