Tag: climate change
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Climate change behind deadly Tibet avalanche
Climate change may be to blame for the deadly avalanche in Tibet this year which claimed the nine lives, a new study has found. On July 17, more than 70 million tonnes of ice broke off from the Aru glacier in the mountains of western Tibet and tumbled into a valley below, taking the lives …
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December 10, 2016 -
Not easy to make films about climate change: Shyam Benegal
Climate change and environmental degradation may have emerged as the most debated issues in contemporary times but veteran film director Shyam Benegal rues that Indians are not taking these seriously because “it is not in our consciousness”. He also believes it is a difficult subject to deal with using the film medium — unless one …
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December 7, 2016 -
Antarctic hasn’t lost much sea ice in last 100 years
The area of sea ice around Antarctica has barely changed in size in the past 100 years, researchers have found. According to estimates by climate scientists at the University of Reading in London, Antarctic has lost ony 14 per cent summer sea ice since the early 1900s. It may be because Antarctic sea ice is …
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November 25, 2016 -
New Zealand backs fast-tracking of Paris climate deal
New Zealand has signalled its commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change by joining an international programme to fast-track the accord.
November 21, 2016 -
UN calls urgency meet for combating climate change
Nearly 200 countries on Friday called for highest political commitment to combat climate change on urgent priority at a UN gathering.
November 18, 2016 -
UN calls urgency meet for combating climate change
Nearly 200 countries on Friday called for highest political commitment to combat climate change on urgent priority at a UN gathering.
November 18, 2016 -
India wants roadmap for Paris deal implementation be finalised
Dave said India will push the issue of following a low carbon lifestyle during the summit.
November 14, 2016 -
Hollande, Trump agree to try ‘clarify positions’
Hollande, who is battling record low approval ratings ahead of presidential elections in France next year, had vowed a "frank" discussion with the Republican.
November 11, 2016 -
Indian Ocean’s widening current to impact climate change
The findings suggest that intensifying winds in the region may be increasing the turbulence of the current, rather than increasing its flow rate.
November 10, 2016 -
Indian Ocean’s widening current to impact climate change
The findings suggest that intensifying winds in the region may be increasing the turbulence of the current, rather than increasing its flow rate.
November 10, 2016 -
UN Chief lauds India’s decision to ratify Paris agreement
UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday lauded India for its "swift action" over the decision to ratify the Paris pact on climate change, saying he is looking forward to receiving New Delhi’s instrument of accession. "The Secretary-General has made clear his hopes for the ratification of the Paris Agreement by a large number of states …
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September 26, 2016 -
2 Indians, 1 Indian-American among 17 UN Young Leaders
Two Indians and an Indian- American are among 17 people selected for the inaugural class of UN Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals for their leadership and contribution to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030. Trisha Shetty, 25, is the founder and CEO of ‘SheSays’, a platform she launched …
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September 20, 2016 -
‘Snowden not a whistleblower, risked US national security’
The White House has said Edward Snowden, a former CIA contractor who leaked classified government documents, is not a whistleblower and someone who put at risk the lives of Americans and the national security. "Edward Snowden is not a whistleblower," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said, adding, "There actually is a specific process that …
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September 15, 2016 -
Brazil ratifies Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gases
The Brazilian government ratified its participation in the Paris Agreement on climate change, a significant step by Latin America’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases that could spur other countries to move forward. With a landmass a little bit larger than the continental United States, Brazil emits about 2.5 per cent of the world’s carbon dioxide …
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September 13, 2016 -
NZ pushes environment credentials at Our Ocean summit
The New Zealand government will be promoting its leadership in ocean conservation at a global summit in the US from September 14 to 16, the authorities said on Monday. Conservation Minister Maggie Barry said she would lead New Zealand’s delegation to the 2016 Our Ocean conference in Washington, Xinhua news agency reported. The summit would …
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September 12, 2016 -
Slow methane release behind climate change 56 mn years ago
The release of methane from the seafloor was much slower than previously thought during a rapid global warming event 56 million years ago, suggests new research led by University of Southampton. The findings could allow scientists to better understand the potential effects of rising ocean temperatures worldwide on current and future climate change. "Our results …
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September 2, 2016 -
Pitbull announces new album with big collaborations
Rapper Pitbull’s new album Climate Change will release this October. The 35-year-old Grammy-winning artist also premiered the new music video for current single Greenlight feat. Flo Rida & LunchMoney Lewis exclusively via MTV’s Snapchat Discover channel, reported Entertainment Weekly. "I feel like every time we put out an album we change the climate in the …
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August 21, 2016