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Global warming: UN report calls for drastic emission cuts

The alarming global warming projections by a UN report may force participants of the upcoming COP27 climate summit commit more towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more »
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Sustainable profits: How ESG is helping businesses shift focus

ESG thinking has brought the focus on evolutionary governance that seeks to achieve sustainable profitability. Read more »
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Extended producer responsibility rules fail to resolve India’s plastic pollution crisis

As the fifth largest generator of plastic waste in the world, India needs to act tough with big brands if it were to address the plastic pollution menace effectively. Read more »
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Hype vs Reality: Green hydrogen capacity in 2030 may fall short

Only 4% of the green hydrogen projects have been finalised as the sector is plagued by uncertainties about future demand, regulatory frameworks and delivery infrastructure. Read more »
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Climate technology: US will seek revamp of India’s IP regime

India’s ambitious mitigation plan will require climate technology transfer from the US which is a leader in both investment and innovation. Read more »
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Climate change: World cities need to weatherproof themselves

Policy makers have their task cut out with climate change manifesting as extreme weather events threatening to make many cities unliveable. Read more »
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Global climate change report highlights urgent need for emissions cut

A climate change report by US federal agency proves long-term warming trends continue unabated despite comforting touch of La Nina. Read more »
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Unplanned renewable energy drive threatens food security, biodiversity

A TNC study of land use patterns by renewable energy projects found that more than 85% of the country’s solar projects are built on land that could create potential biodiversity and food... Read more »
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Climate endgame: Governments must prepare for worst-case scenarios

While there is little chance of a climate endgame involving human extinction or global societal collapse, facing the future without an understanding of the worst-case scenarios would be foolish. Read more »
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Shooting in the dark: Methane emissions data gap threatens climate action

Many countries are underestimating their methane emissions, complicating climate change mitigation efforts. Read more »