Climate change
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HP Governor Calls for Stricter Regulations to Combat Climate Change Impact
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla highlighted the need to develop adaptation strategies and build resilience in the face of a changing climate.…
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Vietnam's Mekong Capital Plans to Launch S-E Asia Climate Fund by 2024
Mekong Capital recognizes the urgency of addressing this issue and aims to support sustainable business ventures that contribute to the reforestation efforts in the region.…
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What We Need To Know Climate-Smart Farming: The Latest Advances in India
In the fight against climate change, agriculture embraces innovation, empowering farmers with resilient crops, precision techniques, and data-driven solutions, fostering sustainability and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.…
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Climate Change May Cause Significant Drops in Ganga, Brahmaputra & Indus River Flows: UN Chief
On their long voyage from the Himalayan peaks to the sea, the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers pass through and nourish five countries. Several countries, particularly India, China, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, have enormous populations that rely heavily on the freshwater supplied by these rivers.…
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Climate Change May Significantly Lower Wheat & Rice Yield Sharply By 2050
According to the Centre's climate change impact assessment, climate change is anticipated to reduce wheat output by 19.3% in 2050 and 40% in 2080, while rice yield could drop by 3.5% to 5% during the same time period.…
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West Antarctica Lost Over 3000 Bn Tonnes of Ice in 25 Years, as per Study
Over a 25-year period, scientists measured that the ice loss from the Amundsen Sea Embayment, the fastest changing Antarctic region in West Antarctica, was more than 3,000 billion tonnes.…
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Climate Change, Fertility Loss & Population Growth Challenges Assam’s Farming Sector: says Minister
Climate change, decreased soil fertility, and growing population have all posed major challenges to Assam's farming sector, Agriculture Minister Atul Bora said on Wednesday.…
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El Nino vs La Nina: What’s the Difference?
The terms El Nino and La Nina are generally used to describe complex weather phenomena, it can be puzzling to understand the difference between the two.…
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La Nino Predicted to Cause Heatwaves & Crop Damage in West Bengal
With the prediction of an intensifying probability of heatwaves this summer, meteorologists and climate scientists have also pointed out the threat of crop damage in eastern Indian states.…
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Short-Distance Migration Critical for Climate Change Adaptation, Says UEA Study
Short-distance migration, which accounts for the vast majority of migratory movements in the world, is crucial for climate change adaptation, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).…
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Small & Marginal Farmers to Face Declining Crop Yield Due to Climate Change Says NICRA
The Indian government's National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) has warned that the country’s farmers will face declining crop yields due to climate change, and that small and marginal farmer will be the most vulnerable.…
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14 Indian States in World's Top 100 List Facing High Climate Risk
Most of India's major states have been ranked among the top 100 for climate risk in the built environment, whether they are economic powerhouses like Tamil Nadu or Maharashtra or populous states like Uttar Pradesh or Bihar.…
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Climate Change-Induced Heat Worsens Argentina's Drought
Extremely high temperatures in Argentina linked to climate change exacerbated the impact of a historic drought that has ravaged the South American country's farmlands since last year, scientists said in a report released recently.…
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Climate Change Poses Additional Challenge to Women in Informal Sector: Hillary Clinton
Former US secretary of state said heat caused by climate change poses big challenge to women workers in informal sectors and a global 'Climate Resilience Fund' will help them.…
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Costliest Global Climate Disasters of 2022
In 2022, there were several extreme weather events that were all fuelled by climate change. It was reported that the majority of these global weather events resulted in more than $3 billion in damages each.…
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Study Explains How Climate Change can Affect Indian Ocean Dipole
Researchers now have a much better understanding of how climate change can impact and cause seawater temperatures on one side of the Indian Ocean to be significantly warmer or cooler than those on the other, a phenomenon that can lead to sometimes fatal weather-related events…
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Heat-related Risks Threaten Indian Livelihoods: World Bank Study
World Bank study reveals India will be affected by extreme heat waves in the coming years, to the point of loss of life. 'Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector’ published by the World Bank and other concerned stakeholders are looking at the Indian Cooling…
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Urges Startups to Work on Climate Change Solutions
Startups & investors should look beyond fintech and SaaS and prioritise less glamorous areas like climate change solutions, farmer welfare, and millet production.…
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Agriculture Ministry Set to Make Pro-Farmer Changes Concerning Climate Crisis, Tech Advancements
Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said on Thursday that it is open to take pro-farmer changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in response to the recent climate crisis and rapid technological advances…
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India Amongst Top Five Best Performing Nations on Climate Change
The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) aims to increase transparency in international climate politics by allowing comparisons of individual countries' climate protection efforts and progress.…
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COP 27: India Blames Rich Nations for Climate Crisis & Blocking Pro-Farmer Decisions; Opposes Draft Text on Agriculture
India made it clear that the developed nations's excessive historical cumulative emissions are to blame for the current global climate crisis. These countries are unable to make any worthwhile changes to their lavish lifestyles to reduce their emissions domestically. Instead, they are looking for less…
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In a Historic Move, COP27 to Provide Funds to Poor Nations for Damage Caused by Climate Change
The conference, which saw polarised debates on responsibility and accountability among the global North and South, made history…
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IIT-Kanpur and AARDO Signs MoU to Address Issues of Climate Change
IIT-K and AARDO signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work towards promoting impart technological know-how and skills in reducing emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and developing industrial enterprises in a sustainable way by using clean, green, and other types of renewable energy.…
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Amid Climate Change Crisis, Kisan Swaraj Sammelan Asserts Food Sovereignty, Nutrition Security & Farmer Empowerment
The primary focus of this symposium, which coincides with the UNFCCC's COP27 in Egypt, is the climate issue, which poses the greatest threat to our food systems and agricultural livelihoods.…
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"Never witnessed such scale of climate carnage," says UN chief after Pakistan Visit
Guterres expressed hope that his visit will galvanise support for Pakistan, which has estimated the cost of the disaster at more than USD 30 billion, according to the government's flood relief centre.…
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ICRISAT Proposes Cost-Effective Climate-Smart Agri-Practices
"It is about prioritising investments in appropriate technologies in a context-specific manner, building farmer capacity, and providing adaptation incentives," said Shalander Kumar, Deputy Global Program Director at ICRISAT.…
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Climate Change has Made Weather Prediction Difficult All Over the World: IMD DG
According to Mohapatra, an analysis of day-to-day rainfall data since 1970 shows that the number of very heavy rainfall days has increased while the number of light or moderate rainfall days has decreased.…
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A Common Weed could be a 'Super Plant' with Key to Drought-Resistant Crops
Plants have evolved a diverse set of mechanisms to improve photosynthesis, the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. Corn and sugarcane, for example, evolved C4 photosynthesis, which allows the plant to remain productive in high temperatures.…
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Global Warming: Don't Rely Solely on Regrowing Coastal Habitats to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The immediate role of a restored habitat in removing carbon may be much less significant than expected because the deeper value represents the ecosystem's long-term carbon burial rate.…
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Artificial Photosynthesis: Researchers Find New Way to Tackle Climate Change
Scientists have developed a new method that can help plants grow without sunlight. The research was published in "Nature Food," an online publication.…
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India is Leading World in Addressing Climate-Related Issues Under PM Modi's Leadership
According to the Minister, Prime Minister Modi has consistently raised India's voice on the issue of climate change at every global forum. He stated that given India's vast area, diversity, and heterogeneity, as well as its role as a disaster management leader, the world looks…
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Major Economies Forum on Energy & Climate Held Yesterday
Yadav emphasized that while India's annual per capita emissions are only one-third of the global average and its cumulative GHG emissions are less than 4%, India's climate targets are ambitious and reflect the country's commitment to the global good.…
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ICAR Laboratories Begin Research on Developing Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Plantation crops, fruit crops, and spices are all important aspects of horticulture. Climate change has an impact on all of these crops. These are becoming infested with new pests and diseases, causing crop damage and significant losses for farmers.…
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Global Warming: '50-50 Chance' of Exceeding 1.5 C Warming Limit
According to this World Meteorological Organization (WMO) update, carried out by the UK Met Office, the chances of temporarily exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius in one of the next five years have never been higher.…
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Hailstorm Destroys 70% of Fruit Harvest in Srinagar; Farmers Demand loan waiver
"The hailstorm lasted nearly an hour in Fakeer Gujri, Dhara, and Harwan, destroying various crops including Cherry, Walnut, Apple, Mustard Oil, Vegetables, and Pulses," Director General Horticulture, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat told Greater Kashmir.…
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Why Banana Might Perish Due to Climate Change?
The humble banana, a botanical berry, is not only well-known for its numerous health advantages, but it is also the only fruit that is affordable to the average person. Since centuries ago, the banana has been India's most versatile and cherished fruit.…
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Scientists Map Caribbean Coral Reefs in order to Combat Climate Change
According to a recent IPCC report (top-level UN reports written by scientists), only 10 to 30 percent of coral reefs are expected to survive warming of up to 1.5 degrees Celsius. If the temperature rises above that, the chances of survival are severely harmed.…
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Global Warming & Large-Scale Monoculture Agriculture Are Posing a Threat to Insects
Large-scale monoculture agriculture, which leaves less habitat and foliage food for bugs, as well as rising temperatures due to climate change, are major issues for insects.…
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UNDP & AIM Partners Announces $2.2 Million in Climate Action Grants for Innovators
The Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator receives technical assistance from the AIM partners, which include the International Centre for Climate Change and Development, the Least Developed Countries Universities Consortium on Climate Change, the Global Resilience Partnership, the Climate-Knowledge Innovation Community, and the UN Capital Development…
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Energy and Climate Index: Gujarat, Kerala & Punjab are Top-Performing States
The country-level scores for each parameter are calculated by taking the average of the state-level scores for those parameters. The overall score for India is 40.6. The national average score for DISCOM's performance is 56.8. Access, affordability and dependability, and environmental sustainability all have average…
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Even Deep Ocean Currents Unable to Escape the Effects of Climate Change
This provided a wealth of additional data beyond the 30 years or so of satellite imagery that researchers have traditionally used to examine how ocean current activity changes as the global temperature rises.…
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Rising Temperature Causing Damage to Crops in Punjab
Rising temperatures in Punjab are inflicting crop damage and drought-like situations.…
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Climate Scientists Raises Concern About Heat Waves at Earth's Poles
At this time of year, the Antarctic should be rapidly cooling after its summer, while the Arctic should only be gradually emerging from its winter as the days lengthen. It is unprecedented for both poles to be so hot at the same time.…
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Rapid Warming Fuels Stronger Cyclones; Are We Prepared?
Scientists now use ocean-atmosphere coupled models, which have improved the accuracy of early cyclone forecasting and intensity. The error in cyclone landfall point and track forecast has greatly decreased.…
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Cattle Manure Biochar could Reduce Earthworm Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Forest Soil
Soil fauna, particularly earthworms, can have a significant impact on soil biogeochemical processes and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, raising beef cattle produces a large amount of cow manure, which, if not properly handled, pollutes surface and groundwater and emits large amounts of greenhouse gases…
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Precipitation Trends Predict How Often Droughts & Heat Waves will occur Together
To reduce and better understand these uncertainties, the researchers used a novel model ensemble comprised of seven climate models. To account for natural climate variability, each model simulation was run up to 100 times.…
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Permafrost Peatlands are much Closer to a Tipping Point
A new study led by the University of Leeds examined possible future climates of these regions and the likely impact on their permafrost peatlands using the most recent generation of climate models.…
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Climate Change Posing Numerous Difficulties to Farmers- Kerala Agriculture Minister
Prasad presented small cardamom farmers with production prizes for the years 2019-20 and 2020-21, as well as weather-based crop insurance plans, a revolutionary insurance policy created by the Spices Board to safeguard crops from weather-related calamities.…
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Fermentation Converts Greenhouse Gases into Useful Chemicals
According to the International Energy Agency, the chemical industry is the single largest industrial consumer of oil and gas, as well as the third-largest carbon emitter, emitting just under a gigatonne of CO2 in 2020.…
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Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Livelihoods of Women
Women’s wages are at least 30 percent lower than male wages. The panelists further addressed the issue of women bearing the brunt of the impact of covid as well as climate change. The sector that stands to be most affected is agriculture and a larger…
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CNRI Secretary General and MSP Committee member Binod Anand lauds government’s move to hike MSP for kharif crops
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Cyclone Biparjoy: India Braces Itself; Karnataka, Kerala, and West Coast Alerted
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Fruit & Vegetable Cultivation Surges from 7.2% to 9.2% in Uttar Pradesh
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Raichur District Aims for Record-Breaking Sowing Target of 5.41 Lakh Hectares
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CSIR Scientists Dive into Lavender's Medicinal Potential Post 'Purple Revolution'
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FII & Kisan Chamber of Commerce Signs MoU to Develop Roadmap for Farmer Welfare
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Gruha Jyothi Scheme: Karnataka Govt Unveils Guidelines for Statewide Free Electricity Scheme
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Parshottam Rupala to Begin VII Phase of Sagar Parikarma Yatra in Kerala & Lakshadweep Today
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World Bank Extends USD 55 Mn Loan to Boost Moldova's Agriculture Sector
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Ukraine's Agriculture at Risk: Kakhovka Dam Collapse Threatens Farmland