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“Equitable Phaseout of Fossil Fuel Extraction” Report

December 6, 2023

A recent report unveiled at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change calls for Canada to cease fossil fuel extraction by the early 2030s. The report emphasizes the urgency of this action ..

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Community Forest Governance

December 5, 2023

A recent study published in Nature Climate Change highlights the importance of community involvement and strong local governance in the restoration and management of forests. The research, titled “Community forest governance and synergies among carbon, biodiversity, and livelihoods,” challenges the ..

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2022 NCRB Report Released

December 5, 2023

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) annually releases comprehensive reports on crime in India, offering insights into various offenses and trends. Let’s explore how the data for NCRB reports are compiled, key takeaways from the 2022 report, and some nuances ..

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NCRB Data on Farmer Suicides

December 5, 2023

The year 2022 witnessed a distressing surge in farmer suicides across India, according to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), released on December 4, 2023. The grim statistics reveal a 3.7% increase in such cases, with ..

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UN: Agriculture’s 40% Impact on Global Climate

December 2, 2023

A recent analysis by the United Nations (UN) reveals that agriculture stands out as the most climate-affected sector globally, with 40% of countries experiencing economic losses directly tied to it. This report, released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization ..

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2023 World Malaria Report

December 2, 2023

In the recently published 2023 World Malaria Report by the World Health Organization (WHO), it was revealed that India accounted for a staggering 66% of malaria cases in the WHO South-East Asia Region in 2022. Notably, almost half of all ..

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Malaria Landscape in 2022: India Tops South & Southeast Asia in Recorded Cases

December 1, 2023

India led South and Southeast Asia in recorded malaria cases in 2022, comprising 66% of the 5.2 million cases reported in the region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Malaria Report 2023, released on November 30, 2023, ..

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India Requires $101 Billion Investment to Achieve Tripled Renewable Energy Targets: Report

November 30, 2023

A report by the energy think tank Ember highlights that India needs an additional investment of $101 billion to align with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero target of tripling renewable energy capacity. The report emphasizes that this financing ..

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China Dominates New Coal Plant Construction in 2023, Says Global Energy Monitor

November 30, 2023

According to the Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a non-profit tracking global coal projects, more than 95% of the coal plant capacity beginning construction in 2023 is in China. Despite a trend of some coal projects being canceled or shelved, new ..

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Investments of $13.5 Trillion Needed for Sustainable Transition by 2050, Says WEF Report

November 29, 2023

A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) emphasizes the need for USD 13.5 trillion in investments by 2050 to transition to a sustainable and carbon-neutral future. The report highlights the production, energy, and transport sectors as key areas ..

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