Gujarat's Climate Paradox: Unseasonal rains and agricultural turmoil

Janvi Sonaiya | November 19, 2023 12:03 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 19 (IANS) As the world turns its attention to COP28 that is set to begin in Dubai, UAE on November 30, the stark reality of climate change's impact on Gujarat becomes increasingly evident. The state, known for its vibrant culture and thriving industries, is now facing an environmental conundrum that threatens both its economy and ecosystem.

Odisha's eroded coastline exposes villages to storm surges, inundation

Gyan Ranjan Mohapatra | November 19, 2023 12:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 19 (IANS) Owing to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal, Odisha has been bearing the brunt of climate change with the regular occurrence of devastating tropical cyclones, increasing volume of lightning, irregular rainfall and coastal erosion.

Once famous as the desert state, Rajasthan now battles excess rain, floods

Archana Sharma | November 19, 2023 12:02 PM

Jaipur, Nov 19 (IANS) As the world eagerly awaits the COP28 climate negotiations, the small but significant initiatives taken by the ‘Treeman’ and the ‘Waterman’ of Rajasthan are worth discussing here as they have brought phenomenal changes in a desert state at a time when climate change and its effect are clearly evident.

Unplanned Patna's ambient air is now hazardous to human health

Ajay Kumar | November 19, 2023 12:00 PM

Patna, Nov 19 (IANS) If you are a resident of Patna and are planning to go for a morning walk, it would not be a good idea given the hazardous air quality of the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Patna is the worst, not only in the country but in the world, this winter season.

Delhi air continues to be 'very poor'

IANS | November 19, 2023 10:15 AM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) For the second consecutive day, the air quality across Delhi continued to be in the ‘very poor' category on Sunday.

Behind cries of India being 3rd biggest polluter lurks West’s evasion

Arul Louis | November 19, 2023 10:06 AM

New York, Nov 19 (IANS) “The world’s third worst polluter”. “The third biggest emitter of greenhouse gas”. These are the common refrains about India from the media, politicians and activists in the industrialised countries – and sometimes echoed in India.

How and why India got inducted into elite anti-China critical minerals club

Yashwant Raj | November 19, 2023 10:04 AM

Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) India joined a select group of countries in June that is building a supply chain for critical minerals that, among other things, are key to transitioning to clean energy with some prodding from the US in the run-up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit.

Powered by govt, corporate sector, India's green energy drive in top gear

S.P.S. Pannu | November 19, 2023 10:03 AM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R.K. Singh said this week that India needs to develop but will do so “responsibly”, which is reflected in the country being nine years ahead in achieving the nationally determined contributions (NDC) target set under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change of having 40 per cent of installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

A minor polluter, Pak paid a hefty price for climate change with 2022 floods

Hamza Ameer | November 19, 2023 10:03 AM

Islamabad, Nov 19 (IANS) A country that contributes less than one percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, has paid a heavy price for the effects of climate change, making it the eighth most vulnerable nation in the world to suffer catastrophic devastation caused by climate change.

World's 'disaster central' UN shaken by climate impact but faces challenges

Arul Louis | November 19, 2023 10:03 AM

United Nations, Nov 19 (IANS) The United Nations, a world organisation with its network around the globe and countries from across continents represented at its headquarters, is like the disaster central, bringing home the impact of weather-related catastrophes.

Environment

Gujarat's Climate Paradox: Unseasonal rains and agricultural turmoil

Odisha's eroded coastline exposes villages to storm surges, inundation

Once famous as the desert state, Rajasthan now battles excess rain, floods

Unplanned Patna's ambient air is now hazardous to human health

Delhi air continues to be 'very poor'

Behind cries of India being 3rd biggest polluter lurks West’s evasion

How and why India got inducted into elite anti-China critical minerals club

Powered by govt, corporate sector, India's green energy drive in top gear

A minor polluter, Pak paid a hefty price for climate change with 2022 floods

World's 'disaster central' UN shaken by climate impact but faces challenges

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