Global Warming
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Extreme weather disrupts outdoor concerts and parties, poses existential threat for events industry
From heatwaves to lightning strikes, climate change is becoming growing problem for all public activities held outdoors.
Diana Baptista, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Left to drown? COP28 deal does little to stave off existential crisis for small island nations
The agreement does little to advance the key actions that can help deliver justice for islands and low-lying states at most risk.
Alana Malinde SN Lancaster, The Conversation
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G20 countries fail to reach deal on phasing out fossil fuels despite UN warning
A report by the United Nations warned of a ‘rapidly narrowing window’ to implement existing commitments to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Ozone-depleting chemicals are again on the rise. Here’s why
It's vital to note that the impact of the five increasing Chlorofluorocarbons on the ozone layer's recovery is currently small, it shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Luke Western, The Conversation & Johannes Laube, The Conversation
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Scientists want to cool Earth by shooting clouds of Moon dust into space. Here’s why it’s a bad idea
An elaborate scheme to shade Earth is unlikely to get off the ground.
Aaron Tang, The Conversation
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India needs to take the methane emissions from landfills more seriously
Methane is a greenhouse gas 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide at warming the atmosphere over a 100-year period.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
Video
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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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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Melting glaciers threaten China and India’s hydropower ambitions
The dams the two countries are relying on may not be able to generate much power if avalanches, landslides and floods continue worsening.
Alok Gupta
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Without mitigating measures, the health effects of heat stress will worsen considerably in India
Experts warn of a public health challenge with climate change making summer heat more extreme.
Sahana Ghosh
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Two illustrations explain the impact of the urban heat island effect in Delhi and Mumbai
Why is Bandra Kurla Complex hotter on some days than the neighbouring Maharashtra Nature Park? Blame the lack of vegetation.
Alisha Vasudev
The Reel
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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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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Even if humans put a complete end to emissions, the world may not stop warming
The atmosphere has 50% more carbon dioxide today than it did before the industrial era. Those gases will continue raising Earth temperature for years.
Julien Emile-Geay, The Conversation
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‘We have no money’: Mumbai’s fisherwomen say the heatwave is hurting their livelihood
Unions say insurance against losses to erratic weather is needed for fishers as well.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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India could experience extreme heat if emissions are not controlled, says UN body on climate change
Many impacts of global warming now ‘irreversible’, it added.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match