CLIMATE CRISIS
2024 Budget: Transforming India's agriculture for climate resilience and food security
Budget: The 2024 budget presents a chance to sow the seeds of a transformed agricultural sector - resilient, sustainable, empowered. By embracing innovation, investing in the future and placing the farmer at the heart of the equation, India can cultivate a productive agricultural landscape that supports its people and the world's.
Hurricane 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 rain and flash flooding was to be expected in addition to the life-threatening wind and high water levels.
Must 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, more action is crucial for a just energy transition to achieve the SDGs by 2030.
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 needed to address issues like gender equality and education to achieve the 2030 goals.
From 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. Experts attribute the intense rainfall to climate change, emphasizing the need for climate-resilient infrastructure and proactive measures to mitigate future risks.
Rich 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 it in the renewable energy sector or reducing carbon emissions," Yadav said at the India Climate Summit.
‘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, Battcock Professor of Environmental Economics at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, Oxford University.
Norway 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 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Norway previously closing its grain storage sites in 2003. The country also hosts the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard to safeguard seeds worldwide.
Severe 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 Wellington to Queenstown, with turbulence striking approximately 15 minutes into the flight. Air New Zealand is reviewing its procedures to ensure passenger and crew safety.
Bonn 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.
Pakistan 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 from the current economic crisis. Sharif, on a five-day official visit to China since June 4, toured the southern high-tech city of Shenzhen on Wednesday and addressed the investors meeting.
President 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.
Traders 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.
View: 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.
Experts 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 cities are more vulnerable to the compounding effects of urbanization and climate change, leading to a greater number of hotter days, prolonged dry spells, and less rainy days.
AI 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 framings of the same thing".
Iran'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 persist, though Israel denies involvement. The event has drawn global attention and speculation about its geopolitical impact, coinciding with reflections on Baba Vanga's predictions for 2024.
Delhi: 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 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".
Navigating 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. Urgent preparation is needed to manage changes and avoid societal inequalities.
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