Global Climate Change
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From elephants to frogs: Children born today will see thousands of animals go extinct
New research finds nearly 30% of land animals could disappear form their local area by 2100 due to climate change and habitat destruction.
Corey J A Bradshaw, The Conversation & Giovanni Strona, The Conversation
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Climate change is forcing farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta to sell their land and take up odd jobs
Drought, irregular rainfall, floods and saltwater intrusion are forcing many older residents to the city, where they face a thin safety net.
Nhung Nguyen
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The UN assembly has voted that a healthy environment is a human right. Will countries finally act?
Litigation is increasingly, and successfully, being used to seek climate justice. This resolution is likely to further aid such efforts.
Rineeta Naik
Trending
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Two doctors argue that eggs are the gold standard for all proteins, and the most perfect food ever
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Tripura’s tribal communities pin hopes on a party that wants the state divided
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‘When will you kill Muslims and Christians?’ monk asks Hindus at Delhi event
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Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future
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Sleepless in Sheffield: In the UK, nights are warming faster than days
It is mainly because of the urban heat island effect, as concrete and asphalt absorb and release daytime heat overnight.
Stephen Burt, The Conversation
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An underground phenomenon driven by climate change is damaging the Himalayas
Permafrost thaw, one of the changes to the mountain cryosphere in the Himalayas triggered by global warming, is causing irreparable damage to the region.
Arathi Menon
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‘Window to prevent worst impacts of climate change is closing fast,’ says UN secretary-general
António Guterres said that many governments are dragging their feet when it comes to the environment, and their inaction has grave consequences.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Actor Arbaaz Khan introduces himself as Roger Federer for an advertisement
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Video: White Sun, the band known for musical renditions of yoga mantras, wins second Grammy
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‘They are just barking, they don’t bite’: Prakash Raj on those who wanted to boycott ‘Pathaan’
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Grammy 2023 speeches: From Beyoncé to Kim Petras, what the winners who made history said
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‘Hold on to my fur’: Musician remixes cat’s meowing to create this song (and others)
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Explainer: What are carbon markets and are they effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Before India’s first carbon market comes up in Gujarat, here is the lowdown on how such a market works.
Nidhi Jacob, Factchecker.in
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Despite worsening heatwaves and floods, India is pushing construction at the cost of the environment
Bangladesh is in the same boat.
The Third Pole
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As climate change worsens floods and storms, women in rural Bangladesh are paying a higher price
Households headed by women allocate up to 30% of their spending to protect themselves from extreme weather.
Md Tahmid Zami, Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Reel
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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Lack of information is holding back the fight against climate change in India
Public misperception of climate risks and polarised public support for climate action is delaying urgent adaptation, noted an IPCC report.
Aditi Tandon
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The world can halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, but only if it acts now: UN panel report
Meeting the ambitious target of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C by 2100 is possible, but will require countries to step-up, says the new report.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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A short story by Ghana’s Ama Ata Aidoo offers a view of humanity’s place in the world
The story foregrounds the relationships between human and non-human objects, rather than plot and character.
Bibi Burger, The Conversation
The Field
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Darcie Brown bags four-for as Australia beat India in warmup game
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Premier League: Harry Kane eyes all-time record after becoming leading scorer for Spurs
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Tennis rankings: Novak Djokovic inches closer to all-time record, Iga Swiatek continues to dominate
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Football: Manchester City charged by Premier League over alleged breaches of financial rules
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia’s Meg Lanning – ‘There’s a fair bit I still want to achieve’