COP28: 100 plus musicians, dancers from 18 nations come together for climate action

IANS | November 26, 2023 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) With 2023 poised to be the hottest year ever recorded and the UN Secretary-General himself seeing and hearing from scientists how ice loss in Antarctica is accelerating in dangerous ways, 100 plus musicians and dancers from 18 countries come together with the message in a song: the global community demands climate action for a better earth.

Meeting in the hottest year ever recorded, COP28 has a loaded agenda

Vishal Gulati | November 26, 2023 11:30 AM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) With the two-week COP28 Climate Summit negotiations in Dubai starting this week, Power Shift Africa has published a report that issues a call for decisive and unprecedented action to combat the escalating climate crisis.

India’s solar energy development push starts at UN, stretches globally

Arul Louis | November 26, 2023 10:04 AM

United Nations, Nov 26 (IANS) While nations discuss global warming in the world body’s conference complex at its headquarters, the Gandhi Solar Park on the roof powers their meetings.

Western Ghats soil erosion highest in TN, Gujarat in last 30 years: IIT-B study

Quaid Najmi | November 26, 2023 10:04 AM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) The picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 1,600 km-long Western Ghats Region (WGR) -- one of the 35 Biodiversity Hotspots on the planet -- is plagued by heavy and rapid soil erosion owing to multiple factors, warns a new study by IIT-Bombay.

India shows how to go green with fast economic growth: Ex-UNEP chief

Vishal Gulati | November 26, 2023 10:03 AM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) India showcases that “you can go green and provide fast economic growth at the same time”, feels former UN Environment Programme executive director Erik Solheim.

Goa doctor rejuvenates springs, lakes to combat climate change

Sanjay Borkar | November 26, 2023 10:03 AM

Panaji, Nov 26 (IANS) Goa which is facing coastline erosion, change in rainfall and fruiting patterns and flower blossoming seasons, has forced environmentalists, professionals and individuals to work towards combating the impact of climate change and bringing solutions to protect the environment.

UP teen takes his passion for climate correction to global platforms

Amita Verma | November 26, 2023 10:02 AM

Lucknow, Nov 26 (IANS) At a time when others of his age are either busy playing cricket or spending time on social media, this teenager from Bhadohi District is busy understanding climate change.

Agariyas shine a light on solar-powered salt making at Little Rann of Kutch

Janvi Sonaiya | November 25, 2023 10:05 AM

Ahmedabad, Nov 25 (IANS) In the arid expanse of the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) in Gujarat, a quiet revolution is taking place among the Agariyas, the traditional salt farmers contributing 30 per cent to India’s inland salt production.

Sunderbans women show the world how mangroves reduce impact of cyclones

Sumanta Ray Chaudhuri | November 25, 2023 10:04 AM

Kolkata, Nov 25 (IANS) At a time when West Bengal is hitting the national headlines for all the wrong reasons, there is at least one area where the state has been acclaimed nationally as a model. And that area is minimising the impact of increasingly frequent and untimely cyclonic storms in coastal areas.

Bihar staring at 'hydro-meteorological disasters'; 14 districts most at risk

Ajay Kumar | November 25, 2023 10:03 AM

Patna, Nov 25 (IANS) People in Bihar are experiencing early chilly weather this winter season and the met department is expecting 1 to 3 degrees minimum temperature in the next 24 hours. This may be a temporary phase but it is a reflection of the change in the climate due to various reasons, says an expert.

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COP28: 100 plus musicians, dancers from 18 nations come together for climate action

Meeting in the hottest year ever recorded, COP28 has a loaded agenda

India’s solar energy development push starts at UN, stretches globally

Western Ghats soil erosion highest in TN, Gujarat in last 30 years: IIT-B study

India shows how to go green with fast economic growth: Ex-UNEP chief

Goa doctor rejuvenates springs, lakes to combat climate change

UP teen takes his passion for climate correction to global platforms

Agariyas shine a light on solar-powered salt making at Little Rann of Kutch

Sunderbans women show the world how mangroves reduce impact of cyclones

Bihar staring at 'hydro-meteorological disasters'; 14 districts most at risk

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