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What are the UK's Russell Group universities? A full list
The Russell Group is a prestigious association of 24 leading public research universities in the United Kingdom, known for their focus on research and academic excellence. These universities are often seen as the UK's equivalent to the Ivy League in the United States.
View: Why can't COP29 be held online?
The United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COPs) have evolved into a climate fest, attracting world leaders, bureaucrats, ministers, corporates, NGOs, and market participants of the emerging green economy. The question of whether these meetings should go digital is being debated, with some arguing that a worldwide live telecast could boost transparency. However, the global environment is changing, with countries involved in conflicts and increasing emissions, making some more vulnerable.
COP28: Nations inch closer to historic deal on fossil fuel transition; India, China push back on coal
After nearly two weeks of intense negotiations, countries are close to achieving a historic deal on a "transition away from fossil fuels," with emerging economies like India and China resisting the focus on coal. This marks a shift from the earlier proposal of a "phase-out of fossil fuels," which faced criticism from many Global South countries and oil-dependent economies like Saudi Arabia.
There’s a way to quit coal without wrecking jobs and communities
Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, still generates about a third of the world’s electricity. It’s especially common in emerging economies.
World divided at COP28 over whether to end fossil fuel era
Burning fossil fuels for energy is by far the biggest cause of climate change. It is also the engine of modern life - even with the growth of renewables, fossil fuels produce around 80% of the world's energy. U.N. climate negotiations over the last three decades, however, have yet to address the issue head on.
COP28 lines up new climate pledges - but do they work?
Among the expected pledges at COP28 are a goal to triple renewable energy capacity and initiatives on methane and coal power. These voluntary side deals have proliferated in recent years, even as global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.
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India not to compromise on growing energy demand of Indian economy but develop responsibly, says R K Singh
The minister spoke about India's position in the wake of the upcoming COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Singh said it is the developed countries who need to cut down their emissions first. "Around 85 per cent of the carbon dioxide load in the atmosphere is due to the path of industrialisation followed by developed countries. India's population is 17 per cent of the world population, while our contribution to carbon dioxide load is only 3.5 per cent."
Overseas Friends of BJP urges UK Foreign Secretary to take action to safeguard security of Indian diplomats
The Overseas Friends of BJP (UK) has urged UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs James Cleverly to take urgent action to protect Indian diplomats in the country. The group expressed concern about recent incidents, such as the confrontation faced by the Indian High Commissioner at a Gurudwara in Glasgow, and called for a comprehensive investigation into the root causes of these incidents.
Glasgow Gurdwara strongly condemns 'disorderly behaviour' of stopping Indian envoy from attending event
The Glasgow Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib Sikh Sabha has strongly condemned the incident where the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was stopped from attending an event at the religious site. The Gurdwara stated that the incident was caused by unknown individuals from outside the Glasgow area and described it as disorderly behavior. They emphasized that the Gurdwara is open to people from all communities and backgrounds. The Scotland Police is currently investigating the matter.
Council Leader warns Glasgow United: Signing ‘rapist’ David Goodwillie could cost ground
In a 2017 civil case, Goodwillie and fellow footballer David Robertson were found liable for rape. Despite not facing a criminal trial for the allegations, they were instructed to pay £100,000 in damages
Aging leaders Biden, King Charles III zero in on climate change in Windsor Castle meeting
President Joe Biden and King Charles III participated in a climate-focused roundtable at Windsor Castle. Biden identified climate change as one of the four crises he was determined to confront as president. The U.S. president promised to visit the king after declining to attend Charles's coronation. Sunak and Biden met over tea in the 10 Downing Street garden to discuss global issues, including the war in Ukraine.
UK Passport delay looms large as over 1000 office workers to strike for five weeks
Public and Commercial Services union has announced that over 1,000 employees of the Passport Office across England, Scotland, and Wales will embark on a five-week strike from April 3 to May 5, 2023, due to a dispute regarding jobs, pay, and conditions.
G20 presidency: Weaving inclusive growth and universal togetherness
The opportunity to lead G20 comes at a time when existential threats are escalating and there is an urgency to find sustainable solutions. Addressing the climate change issue is a top priority for India's presidency, with an emphasis on just energy transitions for the developing countries by supporting them through climate financing and technology.
SNP restores whip to MP Patrick Grady following suspension over sexual misconduct
Patrick Grady, a Glasgow MP, has had his whip reinstated by the SNP after being suspended for making a sexual approach on a young employee.
Manchester United adds legal figure Patrick Stewart to its PLC Board of Directors
Patrick Stewart, a well-known legal figure has been appointed as the new director of Manchester United, while Richard Arnold replaced Ed Woodward as the club's CEO. For the past year, the football club has made a number of adjustments.
UK’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman urges citizens to ‘think carefully’ before travelling on this Christmas. Find out why
Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, urged that individuals reconsider their Christmas travel plans as Border Force, passport, and visa personnel prepare for walkouts throughout the holiday season.
Glasgow Airport reopens after suspicious item found to pose no risk to public safety
Due to the emergence of a suspicious item, Glasgow Airport was under lockdown, and the check-in terminals were closed.
‘Three’ mobile consumers report difficulties in making calls. This is what happened
‘Three’ consumers have reported difficulties in making calls on the company's mobile network on Thursday.
COP27 draft text omits India's proposal of phasing down all fossil fuels
The draft encourages "the continued efforts to accelerate measures towards the phase down of unabated coal power and phase out and rationalize inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, in line with national circumstances and recognizing the need for support towards just transitions". Nearly the same language was used in the Glasgow Climate Pact last year.
US supports India's call to phase down all fossil fuels
Till now, the US had been silent on India's proposal at COP27, which was made on Saturday during a consultation held by the Egyptian presidency of the conference on the cover decision. India had suggested that the cover decision should have explicit language on phasing down all fossil fuels.
What is Cop27 and why is it important? Details here
In Egypt, world leaders, environmentalists, and activists are gathering to discuss strategies for securing the planet's future and all the causes regarding climate change and how to protect it at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).
Scant funds for poor nations' climate change efforts: United Nations
By 2030, developing countries will need anywhere between $160 billion and $340 billion a year to adapt to the impacts of a warming planet but financial flows to support adaptation efforts of these countries are nowhere near what is required, the 2022 edition of the UN Environment Programme Adaptation Gap Report has said.
Blink-182 UK Tour 2023: What time will tickets be on sale? Know here
Blink-182 added Manchester to its 2023 UK Tour, and tickets have now been sold out. The tickets were on sale today for the UK and European Tour, and thousands of Blink-182 fans are gearing up to watch the band.
Eurovision Song Contest 2023: Will it be Glasgow or Liverpool?
Although the Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra won this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the country has become too dangerous to host the event due to ongoing war. The competition currently consists between only two cities.
71% of polluting companies optimistic of achieving green goals, says survey
In a report released on the Earth Day (April 22), the Boston Consulting Group said its survey covered ten sectors -- auto, cement, consumer goods, financial services, oil & gas, manufacturing, metals, power & utilities, professional services, and technology, including feedback from 143 CXOs.
United Nations climate conference to continue into Saturday afternoon, says COP26 president
Earlier Friday afternoon, Sharma cancelled a press conference as the talks went to the wire. The two-week COP26 was originally scheduled to end on Friday.
United Nations Environment Programme to set up office in India
India and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have entered into an agreement to set up the body's country office, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said here on Wednesday.
From the Amazon to Scotland, forest leaders united in hope
A total of $19 billion pledged at COP26 this week to end deforestation globally by 2030 "needs to go to the right people," adds Senegalese campaigner Solange Bandiaky-Badji.
All the important stuff from the United Nations’ Emissions Gap report
According to the United Nations’ Emissions Gap report, the world is set to warm by about 2.7°C and that countries’ pledges to keep the global temperature under 1.5°C this century will fail.
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