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Mystery of Biocrusts on the Great Wall of China

December 12, 2023

For centuries, the Great Wall has stood as a testament to China’s dynastic prowess, embodying both ingenuity and authority. However, a recent collaborative study by researchers from China, the US, and Spain delves into the debate surrounding the impact of ..

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Insufficient Adoption of Emission Control Technology in Indian Coal Plants

December 11, 2023

A recent analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that less than eight percent of India’s coal-based power plants have adopted the recommended technology to control sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. The technology, Flue ..

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Article 6 Discussions at COP28

December 11, 2023

Discussions on Article 6 during the initial 10 days of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) have seen both progress and challenges. The focus has been on refining rules and ..

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“State of Finance for Nature” Report

December 11, 2023

A new United Nations report, “State of Finance for Nature,” reveals that countries invest nearly $7 trillion annually in subsidies and private investments with direct negative impacts on nature. This staggering figure accounts for 7% of the global gross domestic ..

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Global Renewables And Energy Efficiency Pledge

December 11, 2023

On December 2, a significant development took place at the ongoing COP28 climate summit, with 118 countries signing a renewable energy pledge. The goal is ambitious — to triple the world’s green energy capacity to 11,000 GW by 2030. This ..

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Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2024

December 9, 2023

India has secured the seventh position in climate performance during 2022, making significant progress over the previous year when it held the eighth spot. This positive trajectory places India effectively fourth, considering the absence of countries in the first three ..

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Climate Mobility Impacts Dashboard

December 9, 2023

The IOM (International Organization for Migration) unveiled an open-access interactive tool, the Climate Mobility Impacts dashboard, on December 5, 2023. This tool projects the potential impact of heatwaves under different warming scenarios, offering valuable insights into the future of climate-related ..

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World’s First Global Cooling Pledge

December 9, 2023

Sixty-three countries, including the US, Canada, and Kenya, joined forces at COP28 to make history by signing the Global Cooling Pledge. This landmark commitment aims to slash cooling emissions by at least 68% by 2050. With cooling emissions currently accounting ..

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DNA from Snow Tracks – A Non-Invasive Tool for Polar Bear Conservation

December 8, 2023

Polar bears, iconic symbols of the Arctic, face existential threats due to the climate crisis. Scientists have developed a non-invasive tool to monitor and conserve these elusive creatures without causing stress or risk. The tool involves extracting DNA from snow ..

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National Circular Economy Roadmap to Reduce Plastic Waste

December 7, 2023

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the ‘National Circular Economy Roadmap for reduction of Plastic waste in India,’ a collaborative effort between leading research institutions in India and Australia. The document aims to establish research and industry partnerships to develop ..

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