The ongoing COP 27 summit on climate change in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is now on the threshold of conclusion. Despite this, differences still remain on many important issues including 'loss and damage'. In such a situation, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called upon all parties to this conference to come together to find a solution to this great challenge facing mankind, realizing the importance of the present moment.
A new report has claimed that The Coca-Cola Company was the world's biggest plastic polluter between 2018 and 2022. On the other hand, you will be surprised to know that this company is one of the main sponsors of the ongoing Climate Change Summit (COP 27) in Sharm el-Sheikh.
The theme 'Women and Water' were at the center of discussion on Monday at the UN's annual climate conference, COP27, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Through this theme, the role of women in advancing climate solutions and the effects of the climate crisis on water supplies were underlined. Meanwhile, official negotiations continued on key issues to address the challenge of climate change, and UN officials have again called for a consensus on loss and damage.
The Delhi High Court on Monday made some scathing remarks while taking a tough stand on the situation of pollution in the national capital. The Delhi High Court said it cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that the air quality in the national capital is oscillating between 'very poor' and 'severe'. The court noted that the air quality was 'severe' during the past few weeks and has moved into the 'very poor' category with marginal improvement. This has not happened due to government efforts. The improvement that is being seen at present is due to the high-speed winds.
On 10th November 2022, the fifth day of the COP27 at Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt, numerous discussions highlighted the role of science, data and research in studying and finding solutions for adapting to and mitigating climate change.
On 8th November 2022, the third day of the COP27 at Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt, the Prime Minister of island nation Antigua and Barbuda in the West Indies said that highly polluting emerging economies including China and India should pay into a climate compensation fund to aid nations in rebuilding after climatically induced calamities.
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27 commenced on the 6th of November 2022 at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Climate change and pollution are some of the biggest problems facing the world at present. Climate change and pollution have adversely affected human health and now children are also facing the wrath of rising climate change. According to experts, due to climate change and pollution, diseases like dengue, malaria, brain fever, and diarrhoea have spread their feet rapidly. According to the news of Only My Health, women, children and people with disabilities are most at risk from climate change and rapidly spreading pollution.
Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change addressed the sideline event at the COP27 summit yesterday. In her address she highlighted that to enhance transparency and investor confidence, a global baseline has to be developed and industries will have to try to adapt themselves to new challenges and regulations.
After two days of relief, pollution has started increasing again in Delhi and its surrounding areas. On November 11, the average air quality index in the country's capital Delhi was once again recorded in the very poor category. According to SAFAR, the average AQI of Delhi was recorded at 303 at 7 am on Friday. At the same time, the condition of the air in NCR also appeared to be deteriorating.
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