CLIMATE CHANGE
How will carbon emission slow down Earth's movement and increase length of day? How will it impact time computing?
NASA scientists have found that carbon emission-induced climate change may increase the ice melting in the polar region of Greenland and the Antarctic. It may shift the Earth's center of gravitation to the equator, increasing the length of the day.
Melting ice sheets lengthen Earth's days at unprecedented rate, Nasa study finds
As global temperatures rise, melting ice sheets at Earth's poles are lengthening the planet's day at an unprecedented rate, a new study reveals. This phenomenon, driven by climate change-induced sea-level rise, alters Earth's shape and slows its rotation. Researchers warn that if emissions persist, the increase in day length could more than double by the century's end, underscoring the profound impact of climate change on planetary dynamics.
Climate change causing more frequent and deadly lightning strikes: Scientists
Scientists highlight the link between climate change and the rise in lightning strikes in India, with recent incidents claiming many lives. The warming climate is fueling more thunderstorms, increasing the risk of deadly lightning strikes. As temperatures continue to climb, the frequency of these events is expected to escalate, particularly in vulnerable areas.
India Inc. leverages ESG push to gain a competitive edge and attract investments: Jatinder Cheema
India Inc. is embracing ESG principles following government initiatives for long-term sustainability. Advocate Jatinder Cheema highlights the need for companies to adapt to new reporting norms. The Indian government's focus on ESG aligns with global trends and promotes sustainable development. Climate policies impact business regulations, emphasizing the shift towards sustainability and renewable energy sources.
Construction of dams have turned Sutlej into rivulet: SC judge
Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Karol remarked that the construction of dams on the Sutlej River has drastically altered it, transforming the trans-Himalayan river into a mere rivulet and disrupting the entire ecosystem. He made these comments on Friday at the launch of a book titled "Climate Change: The Policy, Law and Practice" by lawyer Jatinder (Jay) Cheema. Justice Karol also emphasized the severe impacts of climate change on the country's agriculture sector.
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Eating out could become more expensive as vegetable prices soar
Vegetable prices are skyrocketing, leading restaurants to consider hiking menu prices and abandoning discounts, ultimately burdening diners with higher costs for dining out. The unprecedented price surge has impacted bottom lines of eateries, forcing some to adjust portions or even discontinue certain items. Larger establishments are extending support to vendors facing challenges due to rising costs, while smaller joints are exploring cost-saving measures like automation.
Plumbing the depths to scale the heights
India's Deep Ocean Mission, Samudrayaan, focuses on deep-sea exploration for biodiversity and mineral resources to address climate change. With China also actively exploring the ocean, India has initiated an ₹8,000 cr plan to study the ocean's depths while considering the fragile marine ecosystem and impact on coastal communities.
Climate Change: Emerging variable in monetary policy
The late monsoon arrival and heat waves have led to a projected 5% year-on-year inflation in June, driven by rising food and fuel prices. Central banks worldwide are incorporating climate risks into their models, as supply shocks from climate change present challenges in achieving price stability and economic growth.
Why RBI should be concerned about climate change
Climatic factors are now increasingly playing an important role in influencing food and fuel inflation which tends to affect the overall inflation levels which is emerging as a big area of concern for monetary policy. ET explains how could climate change impact monetary policy.
The great climate change wealth transfer is here
Signs of a turning point in humanity’s fossil fuel addiction are everywhere, from evidence that China’s emissions are peaking this year, to the ongoing failure of crude oil output to climb above levels it hit in 2018.
What to know about Hurricane Beryl as it barrels across Texas
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record in the Atlantic, made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, causing significant storm surges, strong winds, and heavy rain. The storm is expected to weaken quickly. Scientists link this severe hurricane season to record-breaking sea temperatures driven by climate change. Beryl's early formation and intensity highlight the increasing danger of hurricanes. Caribbean leaders call for better financing to combat climate impacts, while funds intended for climate aid are often redirected back to wealthy nations.
Hundreds storm Pakistan power station over long outages
Hundreds protest power cuts in Quetta due to fuel shortages and unpaid bills, leading to chaos. Balochistan faces prolonged outages affecting neighborhoods. Protesters claim they had no choice but to act. Climate change exacerbates heatwaves in one of Pakistan's poorest provinces.
Green bonds - Municipal bodies think change, climate change
Brihanmumbai's ₹10,224 crore FY25 climate budget signifies Indian municipal bodies' shift to sustainability. With Solapur, Vadodara, Bhopal, Indore, and Pimpri-Chinchwad leading green initiatives, CEO Masood Mallick highlights Swachh Bharat Mission, regulatory evolution, and public-private partnerships. NGT's environmental compensation emphasizes compliance, increasing the need for green financing.
Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica as Caymans, Mexico brace for storm's impact
Devastation and resilience marked Hurricane Beryl's path, with casualties reported in multiple countries. President Maduro's somber announcement, alongside Cancun's preparations under Velazquez's guidance, highlights the severity of the impending storm.
'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Beryl intensifies in Caribbean, eyeing Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl intensified to a Category 4 storm with winds up to 155 mph, moving across the southeastern Caribbean on Monday. Jamaica is near its path, prompting a hurricane warning. The storm has caused power outages and flooding in several Caribbean islands. Beryl is expected to bring heavy rain to Barbados and the Windward Islands. Climate change is believed to be intensifying such storms, contributing to an unusually active hurricane season. Jamaica and Mexico are preparing for Beryl's impact, with warnings of potential flash flooding and infrastructure damage.
COP29 will be litmus test for Paris agreement: Yalchin Rafiyev
Azerbaijan, the host of the annual UN climate conference COP29, has the duty to lead nations in agreeing on measures to combat climate change at the necessary speed and scale to keep global warming within 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Baku will be a moment of truth for the entire climate community, said Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister and lead negotiator for COP29
Must accelerate action for sustainable development goals: UN Secy General
The Sustainable Development Goals face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, and climate change. Urgent global cooperation is needed to address rising poverty, conflict casualties, and displacement. Despite progress in renewable energy, more action is crucial for a just energy transition to achieve the SDGs by 2030.
Only 17% of targets to improve life around the world are likely to be reached by 2030, UN reports
Despite incremental progress in some areas, global sustainable development remains hindered by slow advancement and persistent challenges. Efforts in expanding technology access and renewable energy capacity show promise, but significant work is needed to address issues like gender equality and education to achieve the 2030 goals.
US opted out of Paris Accord as India, China weren't paying: Ex-Prez Trump
President Trump criticized the Paris Climate Accord, citing a hefty cost and lack of contribution from major nations like China and India. Despite pledges, the US has not met its financial commitments, fueling Trump's skepticism towards the agreement.
Abraham Lincon's iconic civil war statue loses its 'head' in Washington DC; See viral pics
A six-foot-tall wax statue of Abraham Lincoln melted in Washington, D.C., as temperatures reached 37 degrees Celsius over the weekend. The statue, located at Camp Barker, a historic Civil War-era site, was created by artist Sandy Williams IV as part of his 'Wax Monument Series'. Viral photos of the melted statue have sparked discussions on climate change and the preservation of art in extreme weather conditions.
Norway starts stockpiling grain, citing pandemic, war and climate change
The Norwegian government signed a deal to stockpile 30,000 tons of grain as a precaution against crises like COVID-19, war, and climate change, aiming to have 82,500 tons by 2029 for three months' consumption. This decision follows recommendations after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Norway previously closing its grain storage sites in 2003. The country also hosts the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard to safeguard seeds worldwide.
Explainer: How climate change fuels extreme heat worldwide
Climate change is driving dangerous heat waves across the Northern Hemisphere, with global emissions continuing to rise since 1995.
Heat wave scorches US East Coast as dangerous temperatures expand to West
Over 100 million people in the U.S. under heat warnings as dangerous heat dome expands to the West Coast. Baltimore, Philadelphia, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming facing extreme heat. NWS warns of dangerous conditions with heat indices above 105 F. Climate change driving deadly heat waves globally.
US cities swelter as heat wave breaks decades-old records
US Heatwave: U.S. cities are breaking decades-old temperature records this week as a heat wave stretches from central to eastern portions of the country, the National Weather Service said on Tuesday, in what officials are warning could become a deadly weather event.
UN weather agency predicts that 1.5-degree Celsius target limit for global temperatures likely to be surpassed by 2028
The UN's weather agency predicts an 80% chance of global temperatures surpassing the 1.5°C target in the next five years, as outlined in the Paris climate accord. The World Meteorological Organization expects temperatures from 2024 to 2028 to be 1.1 to 1.9°C hotter than the start of the industrial era. UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted this threat in a speech for World Environment Day. The EU's climate service reported May as the hottest ever, with 12 consecutive months of record temperatures, attributing the trend to fossil fuel burning.
El Nino ending; at least 60% chance of La Nina developing during July-Sept: WMO
The El-Nino event, causing record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather worldwide, is expected to transition to La-Nina conditions this year, per the World Meteorological Organization. The warmest April on record marked the 11th consecutive month of high temperatures globally. La-Nina may bring relief with increased rainfall during the monsoon season in India.
What looming La Nina means for global temperatures
El Nino, the natural weather phenomenon that contributed to 2023 being the hottest year on record, has recently subsided, paving the way for its opposing, cooling La Nina phase to begin. - La Nina - La Nina sees the eastern Pacific Ocean cool for a period of about one to three years, generating the opposite effects to El Nino on global weather.
Developed countries fulfilled USD 100 billion climate finance promise in 2022: OECD report
Developed countries met their long-standing promise of mobilizing USD 100 billion a year to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change in 2022, according to the latest data published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Wednesday.
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