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A backlash against data centres is spilling into French municipal election races
This mirrors trends across Europe and the United States, where a...
Extreme Heat:Making life increasingly unlivable
Scientists determined that on average, those 65 and older...
World’s largest oil gas companies involved in under 1.5 pc renewable energy projects: Study
"Oil and gas companies' renewable deployment is anecdotal at best. Their contribution to the fight against the climate crisis should be judged solely by how much fossil fuel they leave in the ground," lead author Marcel Llavero-Pasquina, a researcher at the Autonomous...
Net-Zero Banking Alliance winds up operations
The alliance, set up in 2021, was the banking industry’s main body leading the sector’s global effort to cut carbon emissions. An overhaul was proposed in August after many big banks left, to create a “framework initiative” rather than a membership-based organization....
SEBI chief warns investors on fraudsters offering guaranteed returns
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman,SEBI "Our survey reveals that an impressive 63 per cent of Indian households, translating to 213 million households, are aware of at least one securities market product. However, our focus must be on the journey from awareness to action....
Govt considers introducing nationwide climate-linked insurance scheme
The National Disaster Management Authority, the finance ministry and GIC Re and other top reinsurers and insurers are exploring coverage options and funding mechanisms, the official added. MUMBAI: India's government has begun early-stage talks with local insurers...
Geopolitical volatility surges into top 10 business risks for the first time, Aon study
"The dramatic rise of trade and geopolitical risk highlights a new reality: volatility and uncertainty are now constants for organizations. From evolving tariffs to shifting alliances, these forces directly impact organizations' balance sheets. Building resilience...
Over 90 flights cancelled scores delayed as rains batter Kolkata
The aviation chaos mirrored the citywide disruption as Kolkata lay waterlogged under record rainfall. At least ten people have died, out of which nine due to electrocution, officials said Kolkata: Torrential rains battered Kolkata on Tuesday, throwing flight...
Study finds El Nino linked with making daily extreme rainfall more likely in India’s wetter regions
Researchers from City College of New York and Columbia University in the US said that while light and moderate rain becomes less common during an El Nino, chances of "very heavy downpours" rise steeply in India's wetter regions -- by more than 50 per cent in some...
“Learning from disasters, Himachal govt to frame strict building norms for rural areas”: HP Minister Rajesh Dharmani
Attributing the increasing devastation to climate change and rising temperaturesIn the past three years, disasters have caused damages of ₹20,000 crore to Himachal Pradesh., Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu,said Shimla: Taking lessons from the widespread...
Climate change may up health risks, exceed $1.5 trn productivity loss by 2050: Report
“We are entering an era in which protecting worker health is proving essential to business continuity and long-term resilience,” said Eric White, Head of Climate Resilience, World Economic Forum Geneva: The rise in global temperatures is likely to cause severe health...
GST on renewable energy devices rationalised to 5%, to accelerate India’s clean energy transition
By making renewable energy more affordable and accessible, this reform aligns with India’s international commitments under the Paris Agreement while advancing the nation’s target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. It firmly positions India as a leader in...