The remains were discovered in July in Peru’s Ocucaje Desert, south of Lima, an area once part of the Pacific Ocean. A paleontologist called the ancient site a 'great hotel.'
The annual UN climate talks rotate among 5 regional groups. COP31’s host needs unanimous backing from the 28-member WEOG, with a June deadline set by the UN.
Extended periods of dangerously high temperatures, exceeding 39°C, were recorded in Delhi & Kanpur, according to Climate Central. Climate change behind this extreme phenomenon.
Global Electricity Review 2024, published in energy think tank Ember's annual report, says that for 1st time in world, renewable energy is accounting for 30% of total energy generation.
Though the 2-week climate summit ended with adoption of 'Global Stocktake' text, some say actual resolution is 'marred by loopholes', giving fossil fuel industry 'numerous escape routes'.
Production Gap Report 2023 tracks 'misalignment' between planned fossil fuel production & carbon emissions cap required to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial limits.
The lawmakers said the appointment jeopardizes the climate talks, which they say are already negatively influenced by the presence of fossil fuel lobbyists.
The economist also spoke of need for a carbon tax at seminar organised by Centre for Social and Economic Progress. BJP ex-general secretary Ram Madhav was in attendance.
From coastal Andhra Pradesh to Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab, from bonfires in UP to midnight pledges in Chennai and Lahore, Vande Mataram was a war cry to galvanise people toward azaadi.
With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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