Extreme is new normal
It is time to accept that we are beginning to see the impact of climate change in the form of increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, and this would get worse with rising temperature.
India Environment Portal
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IPCC Synthesis Report- Select Quotes
The latest report of the Inter Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concludes that global warming is unequivocal , and that the role of humans in causing it is clear . The report sent out a clear
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How humans influenced extreme weather events of 2013
Almost 100 million people were affected across the globe by natural disasters last year, with 90 per cent from the Asia Pacific region, says a new report released by International Red Cross. These disasters
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Global Wind Energy Outlook: 2000 gigawatts by 2030
The power sector is responsible for more than 40% of all carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels, and about 25% of our total greenhouse gas emissions. If global emissions are to peak and decline
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India Environment Portal Newsletter 19 - 25 October 2014
The weekly digest of important reports, research, policy documents, regulations, studies, court cases, protests, conflicts, initiatives, photos, data, statistics, infographics, presentations on the India
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India Environment Portal Newsletter 11 - 18 October 2014
The weekly digest of important reports, research, policy documents, regulations, studies, court cases, protests, conflicts, initiatives, photos, data, statistics, infographics, presentations on the India
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Cyclone Hudhud
Cyclone Hudhud crosses Vizag, loses speed; kills 5 in Andhra, Odisha.
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India Environment Portal Newsletter 04 - 11 October 2014
The weekly digest of important reports, research, policy documents, regulations, studies, court cases, protests, conflicts, initiatives, photos, data, statistics, infographics, presentations on the India
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India Environment Portal Newsletter 20 - 27 September 2014
The weekly digest of important reports, research, policy documents, regulations, studies, court cases, protests, conflicts, initiatives, photos, data, statistics, infographics, presentations on the India
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Top green start-ups of 2014
Every year, the SEED Awards select innovative start-ups working on social and environmental causes in the developing world. From solar-based lighting to clean cooking stoves, check out how these 41 winners
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Displaced by disasters
From typhoon Haiyan to cyclone Phailin, various natural disasters forced almost 22 million people out of their homes across the world in 2013. Find out which countries and regions witnessed maximum displacement