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‘Super El Niño’ Could Cause 451,000 Extra Deaths Globally, 15,800 In India: Study
Nearly 451,000 additional deaths could occur worldwide over the next six months due to the prevailing “Super El Niño”, including an estimated 15,800 heat-related deaths in India, according to a University of Chicago study released on…
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COP31 Presidency Announces AI Energy Use Pledge Ahead Of Antalya Summ
The COP31 presidency has announced a new initiative aimed at addressing the rapidly growing energy demand of artificial intelligence (AI), with Türkiye seeking international support for a political pledge on climate-responsible AI.
The…
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2025 Marks Fourth Straight Year Of Net Global Glacier Mass Loss
Glaciers recorded a net loss of ice mass for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, with several major glaciated regions experiencing some of their most severe losses on record, according to the World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO)…
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Nepal Calls For ‘Global Effort’ To Address Climate Change After Devastating Flash Floods
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has called for a “global effort” to tackle climate change following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border that left hundreds dead and thousands missing.
Khanal said Nepal is among the…
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Nepal Flood Disaster Puts Climate Crisis, Energy Security At Centre Of UNGA And COP31 Talks
The deaths of more than 1,300 people and thousands of missing persons following a glacier collapse and catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China’s Tibet region have renewed calls for a coordinated global response to the worsening climate…
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Himalayan Glaciers Melting 65% Faster, Black Carbon Drives A Third Of Melt: Study
Himalayan glaciers are losing mass 65% faster than they were a decade ago, with black carbon primarily responsible for around one-third of the glacier melt, according to a new study.
The study, conducted by global consultancy Systemiq in…
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Climate Link Between Indian And Pacific Oceans Is Breaking Down, Study Finds
A new study has found that major volcanic eruptions can temporarily disrupt the climate connection between the tropical Indian and Pacific oceans. Researchers say human-caused greenhouse gas emissions may now be driving an even more unusual…
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BRICS Backs Carbon Market Cooperation, Opposes Unilateral CBAM Measures
BRICS countries have backed greater cooperation on carbon markets while opposing the use of unilateral carbon border measures, including the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
The position was outlined in the New…
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Nepal Demands Climate Justice After Deadly Floods, Seeks $20 Million From UN Fund
Nepal is seeking climate justice and an initial $20 million in support from the UN Loss and Damage Fund after devastating floods and debris flows struck Nepal and Tibet on August 26, 2026. More than 1,300 people have been killed and over…
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UNEP Report: Every $1 Invested in Climate and Clean Air Action Could Deliver $15 in Benefits
Every US$1 invested in integrated action on climate change and air pollution could generate around US$15 in economic benefits, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).…
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