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Maha lockdown: Uddhav says curbs will continue after June 30
The unlock process, dubbed Mission Begin Again by the state government, is being gradually implemented to put the economy back on track, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said in his address.
Thackeray said there will be some restrictions in the state after June 30 but more relaxations will be offered gradually.
No reason for a country to include coal in Covid-19 recovery plan:UN Chief
There is no good reason, for example, for any country to include coal in their COVID-19 recovery plans. This is the time to invest in energy sources that don’t pollute, don’t cause emissions, generate decent jobs and save money, the UN Chief said, adding that the United Nations is strongly committed to leading the renewal.
Global investors including insurers urge Brazil to stop deforestation
The 25 European signatories include Norway’s Nordea Asset Management and the Church of England, which has a 2.8 billion pound ($3.5 billion) pension fund. The UK’s Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) is among the largest investors with 1.2 trillion pounds under management.
The letter does not spell out consequences if Brazil’s government does not take action, but seven European financial firms told Reuters last week they could divest from Brazil-linked holdings if environmental destruction continues. Many of those firms also signed the letter to embassies.
Deep sea mining could destroy undiscovered species, says Ocean Panel
Sea floor nodules contain battery metals needed to fuel the world’s transition to clean energy, but trawling the sea floor for them is likely to disrupt ecosystems about which there has been scant research, as they are very difficult to reach.
WMO seeks to verify “worrying” reports of Arctic heat record
The Arctic is warming at twice the speed of the global average and this year an unusually hot Siberian spring has melted ground snow and broken up river ice early.
NGT imposes Rs 25 lakh fine on two units in Noida, says threat of irreversible damage to environment
“In view of depleting groundwater, there is a threat of irreversible damage to the acquifiers and salinity of the water. Moreover, it is leading to scarcity of drinking water, thereby depriving a section of the society from access to potable water which is already scarce. The rainwater harvesting systems have to be regularly maintained as per norms,” the bench said.
Encourage non-motorised transport systems as they are environment-friendly: HUA
It is imperative that transmission of infection through public transport is curbed by adopting the right sanitisation, containment and social distancing measures, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said.
“Touch-less systems like BHIM, PhonePe, Google Pay, PayTM and National Common Mobility Card will reduce human interaction in operations of public transit systems,” it said.
India may suffer devastating climate change impact in 80 years: Study
“India is the most densely populated region in the world, with relatively high sensitivity and low resilience to changes in its climate, all of which makes it very exposed and vulnerable to any changes that may occur during the rest of the 21st century,” Almazroui told PTI in an email on World Environment Day on Friday.
“A large part of India’s population, ecosystems, and economy are all exposed to high risk in the face of future climate change,” he said.
Monsoon rains forecast to arrive on India’s southern coast around June 1
Weather conditions are “very likely to become favourable from June 1, 2020” for the monsoon onset over the southern state of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement.The IMD had earlier forecast the arrival of monsoon rains over Kerala on June 5, four days later than usual
SCOR joins UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, alligns its investment portfolio with low-carbon economy
Denis Kessler, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of SCOR, comments: “SCOR is pleased to join the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance to promote the transition to a post-coal economy. As a Tier 1 global reinsurer, SCOR has a longstanding commitment to fighting climate change over the long term. Protecting people and property from natural catastrophes and encouraging sustainable development, particularly in a context of intensified climate risk and increased extreme events, are integral parts of the Group’s mission. By joining this initiative and implementing new measures to support the energy transition, SCOR is further strengthening its sustainable approach to investment, as set out in its “Quantum Leap” strategic plan.”