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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: Climate talks

‘As good as it can get’ — Climate talks between US-China brought goodwill, modest progress

With relations at a low over national security issues, Washington has been trying to repair ties between the world's two biggest economies.

‘More work’ needed with China to reach climate agreements, says US envoy John Kerry

The US-China climate talks had been suspended nearly a year ago after a visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.

‘We’re just reconnecting’: US envoy John Kerry tells China to separate climate from politics

Acknowledging the diplomatic difficulties between the two sides, Kerry said climate should be treated as a 'free-standing' challenge that requires collective efforts to resolve.

At COP27, India unveils long-term strategy to reach net zero, prioritises energy & food security

Called the 'Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy', the 121-page document focuses on 'strategic transition' of several high-emission sectors, namely electricity and transport.

Loss & damage funding on COP 27’s official agenda but with caveats

Developing nations have been demanding that developed world compensate for losses suffered due to climate change. Negotiations will include those that occur during Glasgow Dialogues.

Don’t underestimate Paris Agreement climate goals. India must know forest restoration is key

From the Bishnoi community to the Chipko movement women of the 1970s, forest landscapes form the core of India’s goals. They must be sustained.

Persistent carbon emissions signal global climate goal is out of reach

Carbon emissions declines in the US and Europe this year were offset by increases in the fast-growing economies of China and India.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.