State of the climate in Asia 2023
Asia remained the world’s most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, whilst
Climate Change
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China at the carbon crossroads
In China, as in other nations that produce carbon dioxide from fossil fuels on a large scale, the terrestrial biosphere mops up a proportion of the emissions. Estimates of the amounts involved are now available.
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Australia launches global carbon-capture institute
Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd launched a government-funded initiative to coordinate and accelerate carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects worldwide.
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India's electioneers make bold pledges on science
Science features prominently in the manifestos of the main political parties contesting India's month-long general election, which began on 16 April.
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More than hot air
The United States has finally acknowledged that global warming is a threat. It must now act on that. (Editorial)
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Salmaan stresses need for innovative measures in agriculture sector
"Innovative and modern solutions in the agriculture sector hold the key to development and prosperity of the country and well placed emphasis on agriculture can kick-start the development process because of its direct and indirect association with all sectors of the economy."
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Bangladesh, Norway to develop partnership in global climate challenges
Bangladesh and Norway Tuesday agreed to develop a strategic partnership in combating global climate change, curbing corruption and improving the quality of governance besides making joint effort for mobilizing funds for offsetting adversities of the global financial flue.
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N-scientist lays stress on energy security
Top ranking nuclear scientist and principal scientific adviser, Dr R. Chidambaram, has emphasised that India is on its way to transforming itself into a developed nation. He was delivering a key lecture today at the Delhi College of Engineering on "Nuclear Energy: Energy Security and Climate Change".
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Bangladesh, Norway to develop partnership in global climate challenges
Bangladesh and Norway Tuesday agreed to develop a strategic partnership in combating global climate change, curbing corruption and improving the quality of governance besides making joint effort for mobilizing funds for offsetting adversities of the global financial flue.
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Seminar on climate change begins
Leh A four-day-long international seminar on
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World over, rivers are drying up
Washington: The flow of water in the world