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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicClimate change

Topic: Climate change

UK minister Zac Goldsmith quits, criticises PM Sunak as ‘uninterested’ in environment

Earlier, UK govt’s climate advisers said Britain had lost its position as a global leader on climate action and was not doing enough to meet its mid-century net zero target.

UK loses position as global leader in climate action, say country’s climate advisers

Britain in 2019 became the first member of G7 nations to set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, requiring major changes in the way Britons travel and use electricity.

New global norms ask firms to disclose material emissions, climate finance to mitigate greenwashing

The International Sustainability Standard Board that published the norms said that it is up to countries to apply the standards to listed companies.

Coal is railways’ cash cow — why India’s climate goals pose risk for transporter

From 2012-13 to 2021-22, contribution of coal to railways’ revenues increased to just over 47% from 43%. Of total freight revenue of Rs 1.39 lakh crore in 2021-22, Rs 65,856.08 crore was from coal.

US Defense sends real-time satellite and sensor data to Canada to identify new fires

US already dispatched 600 plus firefighters to Canada to fight wildfires. President Biden, who linked phenomenon to climate change, said US officials were monitoring air quality & aviation delays.

How Jack Dorsey ‘needs a lesson’ & defame via WhatsApp display picture

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

China plans new water megaprojects in wake of climate change crisis

China's Ministry of Water Resources said the plan would 'unblock the major arteries' of the river system by 2035, boost irrigation and aid to cut the risk of floods and droughts

Rice is both a victim and villain of climate crisis. Here’s why

It is estimated that climate change may lower rice yields by 15% by 2050.

‘Climate crisis is real’: International help rolls in for Canada to fight worst-ever wildfires

About 4.3 million hectares have already burned, roughly 15 times the annual average of the past decade, forcing thousands from their homes in Canada.

Close the gender gap in climate change. Five ways to do it

While women remain excluded from opportunities, the consequences will be devastating. These interventions can help leaders champion this group and grow their potential.

On Camera

How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online

The evolving extremist threat now hinges on young people online, demanding new strategies beyond traditional counter-terror models.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.