Environment

University of Glasgow launches Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy

University of Glasgow launches Glasgow Centre for ...

December 16, 2023

Focussed on supporting the accelerating global transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems, the University of Glasgow is launching a new research centre. In a press statement, the university says that the Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy brings together academics fr...

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IUCN Red List says freshwater fish highlights escalating climate impact on species

IUCN Red List says freshwater fish highlights esca...

December 11, 2023

At the ongoing COP28 UN climate conference in the United Arab Emirates, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released its latest update to the IUCN Red List, which includes the first global freshwater fish assessment. The update also highlights the impact...

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USD 7 trillion investment fuelling climate, biodiversity & land degradation crises: UNEP report warns COP28

USD 7 trillion investment fuelling climate, biodiv...

December 9, 2023

Climate Finance is one of the key buzz words at the ongoing Climate Change Summit, COP28, in Dubai, with everyone from bankers, company bosses and government officials promising to dramatically curtail funding for projects that could augment the climate crisis and threaten biodiv...

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France to introduce strict anti-smoking laws

France to introduce strict anti-smoking laws

December 5, 2023

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games that is forecast to bring nearly 15 million spectators and accredited people to the French capital, complemented by a tourism boost of up to EUR 4 billion, France is on the gates of key opportunities, and challenges, too. France will introduc...

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Green Terre Foundation launches youth engagement in Pune

Green Terre Foundation launches youth engagement i...

December 4, 2023

On the day that the Climate Change Summit, COP28 began in Dubai, Pune-based environmental NGO Green Terre Foundation mounted a campaign to enhance public awareness on the serious impacts of climate change and how every person can contribute to keeping the planet safe.  In a pres...

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Breathe Cities launches new Cohort of Cities

Breathe Cities launches new Cohort of Cities

December 4, 2023

A number of organisations and institutions have joined hands to announce a new cohort of cities to benefit from funding, technical support, air quality data, community engagement, capacity building, and additional support as part of the ‘Breathe Cities’ clean air initiative.Â...

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Unprecedented planetary drought emergency, says ‘Global Drought Snapshot’

Unprecedented planetary drought emergency, says â€...

December 2, 2023

In a new report, the United Nations has warned that droughts are far more widespread and cause much more damage than previously thought and that human-induced droughts are leading to a global emergency. According to the report, ‘Global Drought Snapshot,’ launched by the UN C...

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What is expected and what is not expected from COP28 in Dubai

What is expected and what is not expected from COP...

December 1, 2023

About 80,000 participants including political leaders, diplomats, business managers, academicians, researchers have gathered in Dubai to participate in the 28th Conference of Parties or COP28. The Conference of Parties is held annually by United Nations Framework Convention on Cl...

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Avaada & Climate group to host 4th Hydrogen Transition Summit

Avaada & Climate group to host 4th Hydrogen T...

November 29, 2023

With a view to promote clean energy and transition towards green hydrogen, Avaada Group, a frontrunner in the integrated clean energy sector, has joined hands with the Climate Group to host the 4th annual Hydrogen Transition Summit during COP28, the Climate Change Summit that get...

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Phase-out of fossil fuels & finance for Global South must for meeting renewables target: 350.org

Phase-out of fossil fuels & finance for Globa...

November 26, 2023

As the world gears up for the UN Climate Talks to be held under COP28 in Dubai, where a global renewable energy target is poised for adoption, environmental activist group 350.org has called for a comprehensive package that includes the phase-out of fossil fuels and a finance pac...

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