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Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progressThis year, global carbon emissions fell by 0.4%, driven by oil supply disruptions from the conflict in Iran. While oil and natural gas emis...
Global climate talks open with big questions, smaller goalsClimate negotiators from nearly 200 countries are attending COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, to address rising global temperatures and emissions. ...
Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, finds researchEmissions from the burning of oil, gas and coal -- the main drivers of climate change -- rose by 0.9 percent per year on average in the pas...
India’s emissions to rise 4.4% despite global dip: StudyRenewable energy capacity growth and electric vehicle adoption are projected to reduce fossil fuel emissions by 0.4%. Major economies like ...
Geopolitical tensions, climate finance and 1.5°C breach cloud COP31 negotiationsKicking off in Antalya, the UN climate conference COP31 will tackle significant climate action issues. With around 160 matters on the agend...
COP31 a 'moment of truth': UN chief Guterres urges world leaders to act now on climate changeAntónio Guterres has urged global leaders to take immediate action against climate change ahead of the COP31 summit. He emphasizes that res...
How China's clean-tech machine is reshaping the global climate fightIn 2024, China took the lead as the top investor in global clean technology, directing $132 billion to developing nations to aid carbon red...
Brazil offers road map to phase down fossil fuels, halt deforestationBuilding on the decision adopted at the first global stocktake of the Paris Agreement at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, these seek to advance clim...
Daylight Savings Time 2026: Could this year be the last year Americans change their clocks twice a year?Millions of Americans will change their clocks on November 1, 2026, marking the end of daylight saving time. Lawmakers are considering aban...
In 2001, Indiana used shredded scrap tires beneath State Road 31; after a year of monitoring, the unusual road fill showed low settlement and minimal internal heatingIn Lakeville, Indiana, a fascinating project incorporated shredded car tires into highway embankments, proving beneficial for waste managem...
Mumbai, India's financial hub is losing its coastal edge as pollution surgesMumbai has faced unusually poor air quality throughout October as the average air quality index has sharply increased. According to data, t...
UN climate panel to resume in December after key report deadlockThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will convene virtually from December 1 to 3, focusing on finalizing a crucial report a...
Is the world preparing for war? Why US, UK, Japan and Europe are ringing emergency alarm bellsWorld War 3 coming? Is the world preparing for war? The governments across the world in the US, UK, Japan and Europe are strengthening emer...
‘Facing ‘gerontonomia’, the West’s young opt for political extremes’Tim Vlandas analyzes the influence of aging populations on electoral politics in advanced capitalist nations like Europe. Older voters disp...
UK's 'Be Ready' campaign: Is Britain preparing for war amid Wes Streeting's warning over Putin's Russia threat?The UK government has launched its ‘Be Ready’ campaign, urging households to stock up on food, water and other essentials to survive at lea...
India eyes 30 million tonnes fish output in 5 years, seafood exports of Rs 1.25 lakh croreIndia has initiated a national action plan for inland small-scale fisheries to increase fish production. The plan aims to achieve a target ...
The world is falling further behind on climate action, and the US looms largeHumanity is heading towards a hotter world due to increasing carbon emissions primarily from the United States. The United Nations Environm...
Albanian police clash with anti-government protesters for an 8th dayProtests in Tirana escalated as police employed tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators seeking reform. Students are demanding low...
America’s first people survived a world in flux: 23,000-year-old footprints reveal how climate change reshaped their lives during the Ice AgeResearch at White Sands National Park indicates that the ancient environment dramatically changed over thousands of years. This study provi...
Asian countries, including India, must accelerate transition to renewable energyAsian countries including India need to accelerate a just transition to renewable energy and take a stronger lead in shaping the Global Sou...