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Air Pollution Highlights Pollution Stories
Air Pollution From Fires Hits World’s Poorest Hardest
In a world grappling with the relentless challenges of climate change, a new study shines a spotlight on a perilous and often overlooked consequence: landscape fires and their insidious link to air pollution.  The research, recently published in the prestigious journal Nature, reveals a disheartening reality—air pollution stemming from these fires disproportionately affects the world’s […]
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By LMB Staff
25 Sep 2023
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Climate Change Highlights Premium Stories
A Wall For A Migrants’ Wave
According to a prediction by the Institute of Economics and Peace, there will be over 1.2 billion climate refugees by 2050. Discussing the intricate issue of climate migration, we are joined by Todd Miller, an investigative journalist and author with over 15 years of experience specialising in border issues. In this episode of Climate Course […]
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By Danish Alam
25 Sep 2023
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‘Humanity Has Opened The Gates To Hell’ Warns UN General As Climate Coalition Demands Action
During a passionate address at the UN General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a stark warning to political leaders, business figures, activists, and representatives of civil society. He painted a grim picture of the consequences of inaction as extreme weather incidents intensify, describing farmers helplessly witnessing their crops being swept away by floods, the emergence […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
21 Sep 2023
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Building A Clean Future COP27 Highlights
Just Transition Initiative And Why It’s Crucial For Global South
In a world where the urgency of climate action is undeniable, a new initiative has taken shape that puts the focus on ‘just transition’ in the Global South. ClimateWorks Foundation and the IKEA Foundation have joined hands to place the voices and well-being of workers and communities in the Global South at the forefront of […]
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By Smitha Verma
20 Sep 2023
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Animals & Wildlife Climate Change Forest & Biodiversity
Butterflies, Do Not Fly Away
Butterflies aren’t just pretty creatures, they play a vital role in our ecosystem and food production. After bees, they are the second most important pollinators in the insect world. Unfortunately, this is changing as the vast urbanisation, deforestation, forest fires, excessive use of pesticides is acting as deterrent to the population of butterflies and moths. […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
20 Sep 2023
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UN Climate Ambition Summit 2023: A Global Call to Action
As the Climate Week unfurled in New York, it serves as a reminder to revisit the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) latest scientific assessment—a resounding alarm for global action. The urgency has never been more palpable. The climate crisis has dealt extensive damage, while global greenhouse gas emissions stubbornly linger at dangerous levels. It […]
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By LMB Staff
19 Sep 2023
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Clean Energy Highlights Premium Stories
Biofuels Explainer
Jump into the world of clean energy with our explainer video on biofuels! Inspired by India’s Global Biofuels Alliance at the G20 Summit, we’ll demystify ethanol, revealing how it’s made from renewable sources. Explore the game-changing concept of ethanol blending and how it’s reducing emissions while fueling a greener future. Get ready to sip on […]
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By Danish Alam
19 Sep 2023
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Agriculture Air Pollution Highlights
Delhi Gears Up To Tackle Air Pollution For Winter Season 
Ahead of the winter season, Delhi has declared war against air pollution and has taken various measures into consideration to make the national capital free from toxic air. Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, chaired a meeting with various stakeholders to identify problem areas and solutions to tackle them. During the meeting, 15 points were highlighted […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
15 Sep 2023
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Storm In Libya Kills Thousands, Wipes Out A large Portion Of Coastal City
Libya is the new victim of nature’s fury, where an extremely deadly Mediterranean storm has created havoc and claimed the lives of thousands of people and wiped out almost a quarter of the eastern coastal city of Derna. The Mediterranean storm ‘Daniel’ unleashed a flurry of floods, and broke two dams in four bridges in […]
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By LMB Staff
13 Sep 2023
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Animals & Wildlife Forest & Biodiversity Highlights
Dive Into The Ocean
Kat Zhou is an award-winning nature photographer based in San Francisco, California. Awarded the Ocean Art 2022 award for her photograph of a Caribbean Reef Octopus with its eggs Zhou’s passion for underwater photography has led to creation of textures and patterns, perfectly complementing her bold photography style. She has also won the 2023 Underwater Photographer […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
13 Sep 2023
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Clean Energy Highlights Premium Stories
Green Signal To Green Development Pact At G20 Summit
During the 18th G20 Summit convened in New Delhi from September 9 to 10, 2023, world leaders reached a significant consensus known as the ‘G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration’. The summit’s central theme revolved around critical climate concerns, and on the inaugural day, Saturday, September 9, a pivotal agreement named the ‘Green Development Pact for […]
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By LMB Staff
12 Sep 2023
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G20 Delhi Declaration focuses on Climate and Environment 
The G20 Leaders adopted the Delhi Declaration under India’s Presidency on Sunday. The declaration was hailed by nations as it highlighted the need for sustainable development and the implementation of ‘One Earth, One Family, and One Future,’ which was the theme for G20 2023. What Is The Delhi Declaration? According to the G20 Delhi Declaration, […]
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By LMB Staff
11 Sep 2023
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Air Pollution Health Highlights
Breath Of Change: Clean Air Innovations
For the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, we talk with the founders of two cleantech startups from India — Swachh and Chakr Innovation — working towards tackling the problem of air pollution. Where the former works towards the ambient air, the latter works targets the emissions from diesel generators, both are committed […]
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By Danish Alam
11 Sep 2023
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Stars, Climate Heroes And Storytellers Celebrate The Launch Of Planet India’s Climate Positive Campaign 
Planet India premiered in New Delhi on Tuesday bringing stars of entertainment, senior government figures, environmental and business leaders together for a gala screening in celebration of this climate positive campaign inspired by India’s presidency of the G20. The event featured Planet India Advisory Council member and leading actress and UN ambassador Dia Mirza, along […]
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By LMB Staff
06 Sep 2023
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Climate Change Highlights Premium Stories
Series Of Flash Floods Hit Russia, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria
A series of flash floods have struck various countries across the globe. These floods are the result of unprecedented rains, leaving cities submerged in water. From Spain to Russia, USA to Turkey, the flood situation has created havoc across the continents.  Flash Floods in Spain and Russia In Spain, the rain has played spoilsport and […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
06 Sep 2023
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Positive action for planet and people inspired by India’s G20 Presidency
On 2 September, two major new initiatives that have been inspired by India’s historic G20 Presidency were announced and discussed at a curtain-raiser event and panel discussion in New Delhi. The Great People’s Forest of the Eastern Himalayas and Planet India have both answered the call of ‘One Earth. One Family. One Future’ with a […]
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By LMB Staff
04 Sep 2023
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Delhi Records The Highest-Ever Average Air Quality In Eight Years
Delhi and the National Capital Region have recorded their best average air quality between January and August in the past eight years, from 2016 to 2023 (barring the Covid-affected 2020 period). According to government data, the daily average PM2.5 concentrations in Delhi-NCR were recorded at around 77 µg/m³, compared to the range of 85-97 µg/m³ […]
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By LMB Staff
01 Sep 2023
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Climate Solutions Meet Spirit Of Jugaad
Who knew what a little jugaad could do!India’s Spirit of Jugaad has led to climate wins that the world needs to know and get inspired.Follow #PlanetIndia for more 
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By LMB Staff
01 Sep 2023
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Climate Change Likely to Increase Deaths in Fragile States, Says IMF Report
Ahead of the African Climate Action Summit, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report on the impact of climate change on fragile and conflict-affected countries. According to the findings in the report, climate change indeed inflicts more lasting macroeconomic costs on fragile countries. Cumulative losses in gross domestic product reach about four per […]
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By LMB Staff
31 Aug 2023
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UN Panel Enables Children To Sue Nations Over Climate Change
The United Nations has granted children the right to hold countries accountable for inaction against climate change. The UN body, on August 29, signed a pivotal treaty to amend the 1989 Convention on the Right of the Child, which addresses environmental issues. The Committee on the Rights of the Child labelled the climate crisis as […]
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By LMB Staff
30 Aug 2023
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Air Pollution Health Highlights
Air Pollution Is The Greatest Global Threat; Indians’ Life Expectancy Reduces By 5 Years Due To Poor Air
A study revealed on Tuesday that air pollution poses a greater health risk to the average individual on planet Earth compared to smoking or alcohol. This threat is escalating, particularly in Asia, which remains the global epicentre of this issue. The average Indian resident is set to lose five years of life expectancy if the […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
29 Aug 2023
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Filmmaker Karan Johar Talks About Climate Change
In a conversation at Express Adda in Mumbai, filmmaker Karan Johar opened up about the need for cinema to highlight the significance of climate change. To a question asked by one of the participants Saher Bhamla of The Bhamla Foundation about cinema’s role in creating awareness about issues of environment and climate, the filmmaker was […]
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By LMB Staff
28 Aug 2023
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Events Highlights Premium Stories
State Level Dialogue On EV Policy Adoption, Challenges And Opportunities
Goa has announced that all new tourist vehicles, rental cars and rental motorbikes in the state will be electric from January 2024. This throws up both challenges and opportunities for Goa. In this stakeholder engagement meet held in Goa, government and private representatives discuss how EVs and EV adoption policy will shape up in the […]
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By LMB Staff
28 Aug 2023
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Animals & Wildlife Climate Change Highlights
Emperor Penguins Face Extinction Due To Climate Change
The time’s ticking for the majestic Emperor Penguins, as the Antarctic sea ice continues to disappear due to rise in climate change, says a recent study, published in Communications Earth and Environment. Amid the swift escalation of global temperatures, the depletion of Antarctica’s sea ice to historically low levels jeopardises the survival of a paramount […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
25 Aug 2023
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Electric Vehicles Highlights Premium Stories
Innovation In The Charging Space
In this episode of #EVOKPlease, we explore the future of EV charging technology with an innovative solution from chargeMOD. Setting up charging stations requires acquisition of land and grid integration, but they have innovated a charger that solves this problem, making it easy to set up for people to set up their own charging stations. […]
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By Danish Alam
24 Aug 2023
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Animals & Wildlife Climate Change Forest & Biodiversity
Climate Change Made Canadian Wildfires Worse, Shows Study
In the summer of 2023, Quebec, Canada witnessed an alarming surge in extreme fires, which were found to be twice as likely and more intense due to human-caused global heating, according to researchers. The World Weather Attribution (WWA), a climate change research initiative, recently released a report highlighting the connection between climate change and the […]
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By LMB Staff
24 Aug 2023
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Animals & Wildlife Forest & Biodiversity Highlights
Ecuador Votes Against Oil Drilling In Amazon Protected Area 
In a historic move, the people of Ecuador have rejected drilling of oil in the Amazon protected area. Almost 60 percent of the voters put a halt on the oil extraction development plans in the Yasuni National Park on Monday. The Yasuni National Park is inhabited by the Tagaeri and Taromenani, who live in voluntary […]
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By Evelyn Bombley
23 Aug 2023
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Clean Energy Electric Vehicles Highlights
Goa Government And Stakeholders Pledge For EV Adoption At #EVOKPlease
It is the unified and shared responsibility of both private stakeholders and the government to encourage electric mobility in the State, was the collective message that emerged from the ‘State-level Dialogue on EV Policy Adoption, Challenges and Opportunities’ held at Fortune Hotel, Miramar on Monday. The event was organised by LetMeBreathe, a climate change and […]
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By LMB Staff
23 Aug 2023
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Climate change, Disaster Risk To Be Added To Tamil Nadu Town Planning Act
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act to be revamped. The new addition will include climate change and disaster risk and economic growth. The act is to be renamed as the Tamil Nadu Regional and Urban Planning and Development Act, of 2023. The proposed act is prepared by Ahmedabad-based CEPT Research & Development Foundation. Over […]
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By LMB Staff
22 Aug 2023
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Fiction To Combat Climate Denialism
Despite widespread scientific agreement on climate change, a stubborn undercurrent of denialism continues to defy reality. Notwithstanding experts’ warnings and obvious signs of a warming world, a small group clings to false claims. This movement thrives on political polarisation and money, spreading false information that stops action. As the world faces growing environmental problems, resistance […]
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By Danish Alam
22 Aug 2023