Climate Future
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From California to Puerto Rico, how local communities are wresting control of their energy futures
Indigenous, queer, black and marginalised residents are among these leading efforts to take on electricity behemoths and build local, sustainable power sources.
Brooke Anderson, The Human Journalism Network
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Interconnected issues, voices from the margins: The Indo-Pacific needs an inclusive climate policy
An emphasis on strategic importance and geopolitics should not sideline the diverse needs of the people this vast and diverse region.
Ambika Vishwanath & Aditi Mukund
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Changing climate can increase spread of tropical diseases to Europe, US and less-affected countries
Heavy, unpredictable rainfall and rising temperatures could create favourable environment for vector-borne diseases.
Bukola Adebayo, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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Bangladesh is a global pioneer in preparing for climate migrants
To offer people uprooted by climate impacts a better future, urban centres are seeking local adaptation solutions, including jobs.
Patrick Verkooijen, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Ban Ki-moon, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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How the rapid loss of biodiversity can be slowed – and eventually restored
A marine ecology expert shares five ways we can revive and strengthen degraded habitats.
Henrik Svedäng, The Conversation
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Textiles made from oranges, coffee grounds and seaweed are emerging as alternatives to cotton
The fashion industry is currently responsible for around 5% of global CO2 emissions.
Rajkishore Nayak, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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These places are pioneering new ways to adapt to climate change
Recurrent extreme weather events like heatwaves and floods are wreaking havoc around the world. Solutions may not be out of reach.
Thami Croeser, The Conversations
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The women who took part in the Chipko movement 50 years ago now live at the whims of climate change
Uttarakhand’s Raini village, which gave birth to the famous environmental movement, is becoming uninhabitable.
Varsha Singh
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After COP27, limiting global warming to under 1.5 degrees Celsius is no longer a realistic goal
A leading climate scientist explains why going over 1.5 degrees Celsius puts the world in danger zone.
Peter Schlosser, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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As global warming proceeds, how can India introduce climate governance to law?
Starting with a governance functions approach – identifying the problems to be solved – allows legal reform to be tailored to disparate national contexts.
Navroz K Dubash & Anirudh Sridhar
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India among countries responsible for global increase in carbon emissions in 2022, says study
Carbon emissions in India increased by 7.5% from January to May 2022 as compared to the same period last year, the study said.
Scroll Staff
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India’s new climate targets make no mention of some of the commitments made to the world in Glasgow
Details of the promise to reduce emissions remain vague while the goal to switch to renewable energy faces considerable financial and infrastructural hurdles.
Joydeep Gupta
The Field
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final