UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has praised China's significant efforts in tackling climate change and its commitment to multilateralism. As one of the world's largest economies and a major investor in renewables, China has the opportunity to set an example of a new development pathway that decouples growth from emissions. With over half of the world's new renewables projected to be in China, the country's investments in renewable energy and its role in global initiatives like the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework demonstrate its commitment to reversing biodiversity loss and protecting nature. China's contributions have played a crucial part in achieving milestones such as the adoption of a new UN treaty to protect marine biodiversity and the expected overtaking of global solar investment over oil production for the first time.
Mexico is facing a severe energy crisis as a deadly heatwave and record-breaking temperatures grip the country. With temperatures exceeding 113F in some states, Mexico has experienced a significant spike in heat-related deaths, reaching a peak in the last two weeks. The strain on the power grid has led to power shortages across more than 10 Mexican states, highlighting the lack of investment and preparedness in the country's electric system. Experts warn that climate change is exacerbating extreme heat in Mexico and that power shortages may become increasingly common. The Mexican government's neglect of investment in the electric system, coupled with a reliance on state-owned energy plants, has contributed to the current crisis.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that India may experience decreased rainfall conditions this year due to a potential El Nino event. The warming effect of El Nino, combined with greenhouse gas emissions, is expected to contribute to erratic rainfall patterns. The WMO advises Indian farmers not to wait for the official declaration of an El Nino but to proactively adapt to the possibility. El Nino occurs when sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean rise by 0.5 degrees Celsius or more in the Nino 3.4 region. Forecasts indicate the likelihood of an El Nino, which could exacerbate the flood-drought cycle already observed in the country.
A government official in India, Rajesh Vishwas, has been suspended from his job after draining a reservoir in a misguided attempt to retrieve his dropped phone while taking a selfie. The incident took place at the Paralkot reservoir in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Over a period of four days, more than 2 million liters of water were pumped out of the reservoir, causing environmental concerns and drawing criticism for wasting a precious resource during a time of severe heat.
Fifteen-year-old Jash Modi, a 10th-grade student at Chatrabhuj Narsee Memorial (CNM) School in Vile Parle, has been chosen to represent India at the prestigious Student Climate & Conservation Congress (Sc3) 2023, in the United States. Two other teenagers from Chhattisgarh and Assam will also join him at the event.
New research reveals that despite a political pledge made by world leaders at COP26 to end deforestation, an area of tropical forest equivalent to the size of Switzerland was lost in 2022, with Brazil leading the destruction. The pledge made at the climate conference aimed to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030, with leaders from countries covering 85% of global forests signing on. However, the analysis conducted by Global Forest Watch shows that the promise made in Glasgow is not being fulfilled.
The rise in global sea levels due to the climate crisis not only endangers homes and livelihoods but also poses a significant threat to languages spoken in low-lying regions like Tuvalu, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands. Language loss is not a new phenomenon, as climate and geography have historically influenced human settlements and the diversity of languages spoken. The equatorial regions, with their favorable climates and agricultural opportunities, have been particularly conducive to the flourishing of languages and cultures.
Dengue cases in Nagpur are on the rise, and climate change is contributing to the problem. The number of dengue cases in Nagpur has increased by 200% in the past five years.
Tamil Nadu's government is planning to train officials in climate risk assessment. The training will be conducted by the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and will focus on several aspects of climate change.
India's first hydrogen-powered train is expected to run from Jind district in Haryana. The train is being developed by the Northern Railway and is expected to be operational by March 2024. The train will be manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The train is being developed by the Indian Railways and the National Hydrogen Energy Development Agency (NHIDCL).
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