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Stifling heat in northwest India to continue for another five days
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Space data fuels India’s farming innovation drive
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UK court to reconsider $6.9 bln Brazil dam lawsuit against BHP
The collapse of the Fundao dam, owned by the Samarco venture between BHP and Brazilian iron ore mining giant Vale , killed 19 and sent a flood of mining waste into communities, the Doce river and the Atlantic Ocean, 650 km (400 miles) away.
Samarco has since filed for bankruptcy protection.
No jamun trees uprooted in Central Vista Avenue revamp, few trees to be transplanted: Puri
”Do not believe in fake photos & canards about ongoing work at Central Vista Avenue. No Jamun trees have been removed. Only a few trees will be transplanted in the entire project. Overall green cover will increase. Defining elements of built heritage like lamp posts etc will be restored,” Puri tweeted.
EU seeks India’s support for plastics treaty, draft summit statement says
The draft statement said the EU and India would hold regular meetings to increase collaboration in areas including renewable energy, energy storage technology, and modernizing power grids. India aims to have 450 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy generation capacity by 2030, roughly five times the 93GW it has today.
Germany aims for net zero emissions by 2045, 5 years early
The government was forced to rework its plans after Germany’s highest court ruled last week that existing legislation risks placing too much of a burden for curbing climate change on younger generations.
Scientists find dangerous chemical pollutants in disposable face masks
Aa full investigation is necessary to determine the quantities and potential impacts of these particles leaching into the environment, and the levels being inhaled by users during normal breathing. This is a significant concern, especially for health care professionals, key workers, and children who are required to wear masks for large proportions of the working or school day.”
Satellite study finds rising levels of hidden air pollutants in Indian cities
Study co-author Professor William Bloss, also from the University of Birmingham, commented “We were surprised to see the increase in formaldehyde above Delhi, Kanpur and London – a clue that emissions of other volatile organic compounds may be changing, potentially driven by economic development and changes in domestic behaviour. Our results emphasise the need to monitor our air for the unexpected, and the importance of ongoing enforcement of measures for cleaner air.”
Liberty Mutual puts Australian coal project on hold
“As part of our investment processes, we’ve been evaluating alternatives for our Baralaba investment for some time and will not be submitting an environmental impact assessment for the South Mine at this stage,” a Liberty Mutual spokeswoman said. “We remain committed to collaborating with all stakeholders,” she added in emailed comments.
Financial firms should disclose emissions from activities they fund, group says
Worst-performing was the insurance industry, CDP said, with just 27% of companies the group had assessed providing plans to achieve the climate goals through their portfolios.
Germany pledges to adjust climate law after court verdict
Germany’s Constitutional Court said Thursday that the government must set clear goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions after 2030. The verdict was a victory for campaigners, who had argued that the measures put forward so far are insufficient to meet the Paris climate accord’s goal of keeping global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit), ideally no more than 1.5 C (2.7 F) by 2100.
Tackling climate change through emerging hydrogen industry: Managing complex risks
Driven by climate change, the possibilities of energy storage, use as a fuel and the long-term intention to replace reliance on coal and oil, hydrogen has the potential to morph from a niche power source into big business.
New bulletin from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) highlights operational risks that need to be addressed in hydrogen projects, including fire and explosion hazards, impact of embrittlement and business interruption exposures.
AGCS sees increasing demand for insurance coverage for hydrogen solutions in future.