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Wildlife tragedy: Climate-induced drought claims lives of 160 Elephants in Zimbabwe

Over 160 elephants of Zimbabwe, residing in the Hwange National Park, a sanctuary for endangered species, succumbed to starvation between August and December last year, due to severe drought conditions,

22 countries pledge to triple Nuclear Energy capacity by 2050 at COP28

As many as 22 countries pledged at the United Nations climate summit COP28 in Dubai to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050, saying the revival of nuclear power was critical to cut carbon emissions to near zero in the coming decades.

World’s richest 1% pollute the planet more than 5 billion people: study

The wealthiest 1% of the global population generated carbon emissions equivalent to the combined output of the poorest 66% of humanity in 2019, a recent Oxfam report found. The report, published on November 20, came ahead of the UN climate...

UAE unveils world’s largest Solar Power Plant in Abu Dhabi’s desert ahead of COP28

UAE has launched the Al Dhafra solar farm – the world’s largest single-site solar plant ahead of the COP28 climate conference.

From Flames to Floods in 24 hours — Extreme Weather strikes Australia’s Victoria State

In less than 24 hours after bushfires forced residents in parts of Australia’s Victoria state to evacuate, heavy rain is now causing flash floods and river swellings in the region. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology predicts ongoing flash flooding in...

New Zealand aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity with the launch of $1.2 Billion climate fund

The New Zealand Government has partnered with private investor BlackRock to establish a NZ$2 billion ($1.2 billion) climate fund to achieve the goal of becoming the first country in the world with 100% renewable electricity.

IAEA and partners launch contest for startups to combat climate crisis using AI

UN organizations have joined forces to announce a ground-breaking initiative, the "AI for Good Contest for Startups" aimed at harnessing the potential of AI to combat climate change's impact on food security and sustainable water resources.

World’s largest hybrid solar-hydro plant becomes operational in China

China marked a significant achievement on Sunday as the world’s largest and highest-altitude hydro-solar power plant commenced full operations.

France bans short-haul flights in push for climate-friendly train travel

France has banned domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives exist amid French Government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The law comes into force two years after lawmakers initially voted to phase out routes that can be traveled by train in...

Sweden building world’s first permanent electrified road to charge EVs while driving

Sweden is set to build the world's first permanent electrified road for Electric Vehicles (EVs) to charge while driving which could pave the way for more sustainable transport solutions, as it is expected to lead to an expansion of...
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US and China reach breakthrough deal to slash tariffs for 90 days

In a significant de-escalation of trade tensions, the United States and China have agreed to sharply reduce tariffs on...
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