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Times of India : environment
26  avril     16h57
G7 nations fall far short of 2030 emission reduction targets, on track to achieve barely half of what is needed
   The G countries, responsible for a significant portion of historical emissions and current greenhouse gas output, are falling short of their emission reduction targets for . A recent analysis by Climate Analytics indicates that they are on track to achieve only half of the necessary reduction...
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IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions over East, South Peninsular India for next five days
  
25  avril     10h30
China evacuates entire town as record rains, winds lash its south
   Relentless rains, hail and winds of near hurricane intensity battered southern China, forcing the evacuation of an entire town of more than, people in the province of Guangdong, media said on Thursday. Buses and helicopters ferried to safety all the residents of the township of Jiangwan in the...
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Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, researcher says
   Over pilot whales stranded in Western Australia, with deaths. Ian Wiese and a team of volunteers, wildlife officers, and scientists successfully rescued the whales at Dunsborough, showcasing a rare positive outcome in such events.
24  avril     09h03
Danger warning issued for Bangkok as extreme heat bites
   Thai authorities issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok on Wednesday, urging people to stay indoors for their own safety as temperatures soared. The kingdom has sweltered through a heatwave this week, with a temperature of . C recorded in the northern province of Lampang on Monday just...
23  avril     03h18
Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage
   Largely rural and sparsely populated Hualien was hit by a . magnitude earthquake on April that killed at least people, and there have been more than, aftershocks since. Buildings across large parts of northern, eastern and western Taiwan, including in the capital, Taipei, swayed...
22  avril     12h54
Glaciers melting at unprecedented rates in Indian Himalayan region: Isro
  
    10h25
On earth day, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to environment protection
   Every year on April , earth day serves as a global reminder of our responsibility to protect the planet by bringing attention to challenges such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. It demands a change in direction toward a sustainable future, urging individuals and...
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Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says
   Europe faces rising temperatures, climate extremes, and health impacts. Transition to renewables crucial to combat consequences. Deaths related to heat rising. Economic losses due to extreme climate events on the continent.
21  avril     08h39
Sluggish progress on climate finance at World Bank, IMF meetings
  
20  avril     14h00
How Nasa plans to use AI to combat climate change
   Nasa utilizes AI and open science to address climate change challenges through technological advancement, transparency, data sharing, global collaboration, and educational outreach, setting a precedent for effective environmental stewardship and scientific inquiry.
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Plastic production threatens 1.5 degrees Celsius limit, new study warns
   Plastic production’s rapid growth threatens the global carbon budget for limiting global warming. Reductions in primary plastic production are crucial to align with climate targets and prevent exceeding the carbon budget, as highlighted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory study.
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Swiss environment minister plays down impact of European climate ruling
   Swiss minister challenges European Court of Human Rights’ climate change ruling, emphasizing inaction risks heatwaves. Swiss Federal Office of Justice must adhere to Council of Europe. Swiss People’s Party opposes, citing referendum impact.
19  avril     15h20
UN body moves to bring arts & entertainment sectors on common platform for reducing carbon emissions
   The UN body on climate change in New Delhi announced the launch of the global Art Charter for Climate Action ACCA to unite arts and entertainment sectors for impactful climate action, aiming to decrease carbon footprints in alignment with the Paris Agreement’s goals.
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Heavy rainfall expected across Pakistan till April 29
   National Disaster Management Authority NDMA on Thursday directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authorities PDMAs , District Disaster Management Authorities DDMAs , and other relevant departments to be prepared for continued heavy rainfall and thunderstorms till April across the country.
18  avril     16h15
Experts blame climate change for Dubai floods, say extreme rains not linked to cloud seeding
   Indian experts dismiss cloud seeding as the cause of Dubai’s flooding, attributing it to climate change. The heavy rainfall in Dubai is linked to a synoptic system and global warming, leading to extreme weather events in the region.
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Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
   The nearest Indonesian international airport to a volcano that erupted five times in recent days has been ordered closed for hours due to volcanic ash, the transport ministry said Thursday. Sam Ratulangi International Airport in the city of Manado, located more than kilometres miles ...
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El Nino not climate change driving southern Africa drought: Study
   A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern not climate change, scientists said on Thursday. Earlier this month, aid agency Oxfam said more than million people faced hunger and malnutrition across southern...
17  avril     16h31
Study reveals: Climate change to cost global economy trillions, urgent action needed
   Nature study predicts trillion annual losses by from climate change. Global income to drop by despite CO cuts. Urgent emission reductions needed to avert further economic losses.
    15h05
Climate change damage could cost 38 trillion per year by 2050, study finds