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India exhorts big cat range countries to join treaty-based global Alliance ahead of its first Summit in Delhi
California floods: Southern region ravaged by storm — videos show widespread damage
India's average temperature rose by 0.9 degrees C in last decade: study
Decade-long IISc Study: Anthropogenic changes threaten eastern Himalayan birds
‘Help us breathe’: Parents, kids, activists detained during India Gate 'clean-air protest' in Delhi
Dozens were detained at India Gate during a clean air protest, with participants demanding urgent government action against Delhi's "air emergency." Protesters, including parents and children, highlighted the health crisis with poignant placards and symbolic props. Police stated only those blocking traffic were detained and later released.
AI-generated disinformation tactics spotted ahead of COP30
A clip said to show massive flooding in the Amazonian city hosting the UN climate summit is just one widely-shared example of how disinformation, cheaply created by artificial intelligence and circulating on social media, is influencing perceptions of COP30. And in the video showing the city purportedly under water, "The reporter doesn't exist, the people don't exist, the flood doesn't exist, and the city doesn't exist."
Road map for climate funds to developing nations unveiled
World on track to dangerous warming as emissions hit record high: UN
National commitments to slash heat-trapping pollution would limit global warming up to 2.5C this century -- nowhere near enough to avoid devastating climate impacts despite a sweep of new pledges, the UN warned Tuesday. Big polluters most responsible for the crisis have been urged to pledge faster and deeper emissions cuts to bend the curve back to 1.5C by the end of the century.
World far off track to meet climate goals: UN
The UN estimated Tuesday that nations' carbon-cutting pledges imply a far-from-sufficient 10-percent emissions cut by 2035, cautioning that it was unable to provide a robust global overview after most countries failed to submit their plans on time. The estimate also incorporated a pledge by China, the world's biggest polluter, to reduce emissions by 7-10 percent by 2035, its first absolute national target.
A seed bank in England marks 25 years of preserving the world's plant diversity
Beneath England's countryside, the Millennium Seed Bank safeguards over 2.5 billion wild plant seeds, a vital archive against extinction. This 25-year-old facility, opened by King Charles III, actively works to restore global ecosystems. Researchers are developing advanced methods to preserve plant diversity, crucial for a growing world facing environmental challenges.
Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas
Scientists are transforming miles of underwater fiber-optic cables into a vast listening network to monitor endangered orcas in the Salish Sea. This innovative Distributed Acoustic Sensing technology aims to capture whale vocalizations, providing crucial data on their response to ship traffic, food scarcity, and climate change, potentially revolutionizing ocean conservation efforts worldwide.
Asia’s CCS plans could add 25 billion tonnes of extra emissions by 2050, risking the Paris Agreement’s warming limit goal: Report
A Climate Analytics report warns that deploying carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Asian countries could add 25 billion tonnes of extra GHG emissions by 2050, jeopardizing the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal. This "risky technology" pushes economies into costly fossil fuel dependence, despite its poor track record and the availability of cheaper, less risky renewable alternatives.
Historic milestone for India-born cheetah at Kuno: 'Mukhi' becomes adult on Monday- why it matters
India's cheetah reintroduction program will achieve a historic milestone as Mukhi, an India-born cub, reaches adulthood at Kuno National Park on Monday. Her survival, despite siblings' deaths, underscores the project's success, with Kuno's cub survival rate exceeding 61%. Officials plan to expand the gene pool, proving cheetahs can thrive and reproduce in Indian conditions.
EU proposes new one-year delay to anti-deforestation rules
The European Union is considering a second one-year delay to its anti-deforestation law, now potentially pushing implementation to 2026. Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall cited concerns about the readiness of the IT system needed to support the law. This decision follows opposition from businesses and trading partners, despite the EU's recent free trade agreement with Indonesia.