CLIMATE CRISIS
German government averts crisis with budget agreement for Europe's largest economy The German government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, reached an agreement on Friday regarding the 2025 budget and a stimulus package for the country's economy. This resolution concluded a prolonged dispute within Scholz's center-left coalition invo...
05 Jul, 2024, 01.52 PM ISTHurricane Beryl kills five as it barrels towards Jamaica Beryl is the first storm since US National Hurricane Center records began to reach the Category 4 level in June, and the earliest to reach Category 5 in July. A hurricane warning was in place for the island nation, according to the NHC, which said r...
03 Jul, 2024, 08.29 AM ISTMust accelerate action for sustainable development goals: UN Secy General The Sustainable Development Goals face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, and climate change. Urgent global cooperation is needed to address rising poverty, conflict casualties, and displacement. Despite progress in renewable energy...
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Only 17% of targets to improve life around the world are likely to be reached by 2030, UN reports Despite incremental progress in some areas, global sustainable development remains hindered by slow advancement and persistent challenges. Efforts in expanding technology access and renewable energy capacity show promise, but significant work is nee...
29 Jun, 2024, 01.55 PM ISTFrom water crisis to flooding: How Delhi went from extreme heat to rivers on roads in just 24 hours Delhi grapples with unprecedented rainfall following scorching temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius. Within 24 hours, the city received a record-breaking 228.1 mm of rain, surpassing June's average and causing severe water-logging and chaos. Expe...
28 Jun, 2024, 07.13 PM ISTRich nations should provide climate finance to developing countries: Bhupender Yadav "Temperature rise is a global problem. IPCC reports clearly say the increase in carbon emissions is driving average global temperatures up. Countries have prepared their Nationally Determined Contributions. India has achieved its climate targets, be...
28 Jun, 2024, 02.38 PM IST‘It is beyond belief we’re still subsidising the cause of the climate crisis — we need greater subsidies for renewables over fossil fuels now’ "I think the CBAM, to the extent that it does result in significant revenue from tariffs, should recycle some of those funds in lump sum forms to help countries clean up their production processes and adapt to climate change," says Cameron Hepburn, ...
28 Jun, 2024, 12.17 AM ISTNorway starts stockpiling grain, citing pandemic, war and climate change The Norwegian government signed a deal to stockpile 30,000 tons of grain as a precaution against crises like COVID-19, war, and climate change, aiming to have 82,500 tons by 2029 for three months' consumption. This decision follows recommendations a...
25 Jun, 2024, 05.29 PM ISTSevere turbulence on Air New Zealand flight: Crew member hits ceiling, passenger scalded by coffee Two individuals were injured during an Air New Zealand flight when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence. A passenger suffered burns from a hot coffee spill, while a crew member hit the cabin's ceiling. The incident occurred on a flight from We...
20 Jun, 2024, 01.54 PM ISTBonn climate talks: Countries leave much to do at COP29 Countries made little progress in finding common ground on the crucial issue of climate finance at the mid-year UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany, even as floods, extreme rains, and brutal heatwaves upended lives and livelihoods in several nations.
14 Jun, 2024, 06.37 PM ISTPakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing for talks with President Xi to seek more investments, elevate ties Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders to elevate all-weather bilateral ties and prospects of more aid and investments to bail out his cash-strapped country f...
06 Jun, 2024, 11.29 AM ISTPresident Biden congratulates PM Modi on electoral victory President Joe Biden congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his electoral victory, expressing excitement to enhance the partnership with India for prosperity, innovation, and a free Indo-Pacific region.
05 Jun, 2024, 09.50 PM ISTTraders are bracing for a record-smashing summer that will shake up commodities Prices for some of the world’s most vital commodities — natural gas, power and staple crops like wheat and soy — are climbing.
31 May, 2024, 10.17 AM ISTView: Our cities need granular heat-risk data, hyperlocal heat action plans down to the ward level Mungeshpur, north of New Delhi, recorded a record temperature of 52.9°C, raising concerns about urban heat stress in Indian megacities due to urbanisation, humidity, and reports from Mumbai and the Centre for Science and Environment.
30 May, 2024, 11.08 PM ISTExperts warn of heat risks as India's temperatures climb again India is facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures in several cities exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. The city of New Delhi has seen temperatures rise into the high 40s Celsius, with power usage in the city reaching a record high. Experts warn that c...
30 May, 2024, 07.32 PM ISTAI relies on mass surveillance, warns Signal boss Pushing back against the unquestioning enthusiasm at VivaTech in Paris, Europe's top startup conference where industry players vaunt the merits of their products, Meredith Whittaker said concerns about surveillance and those about AI were "two frami...
24 May, 2024, 04.28 PM ISTIran's President dies in helicopter crash. What Baba Vanga had predicted? Iran is mourning the tragic loss of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran. While initial reports suggest the crash was accidental, questions of foul play persi...
20 May, 2024, 02.07 PM ISTDelhi: Heatwave likely during the day with maximum to settle around 44 degrees Celsius The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded in the "poor" category at 9 am with a reading of 246, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 ...
19 May, 2024, 10.47 AM ISTNavigating the AI tsunami: IMF boss sounds alarm on job impact, calls for swift action Artificial intelligence (AI) is predicted to impact the global labor market drastically, potentially affecting up to 60% of jobs in advanced economies and 40% worldwide within two years, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Urgen...
14 May, 2024, 02.19 PM ISTFive dead, 33 injured as Tornado hits Southern China Guangzhou tornado kills 5, injures 33. Level-three tornadoes damage factories. Heavy rains in Guangdong pose flood threats. Climate crisis intensifies extreme weather in China.
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