“Governments should be empowered to fight climate change and support the clean energy transition without fear of being undermined by antiquated trade rules,” said one advocate. Read More
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Money to fight climate change: Are taxes the answer?
COP27: The Sharm el-Sheikh agreement includes an estimate of the money required to fight climate change. To meet the demand, corporates will have to step in. New taxes may have to be imposed, and more innovative solutions sought. Read More
India to create 74 million new ‘green collar’ jobs by 2050 from climate transition: Deloitte
800 mn jobs worldwide — one-quarter of the global workforce today — are vulnerable to both climate extremes and economic transition impacts, says report. Read More
IIT Kanpur Collaborates with AARDO to Host ‘Mitigating Climate Change While Harnessing Renewable Energy’ Training Programme
The training program, which began on 17 November 2022, would be conducted till November 24, 2022. Read More
As climate change intensifies, Europe seeks local ways to adapt
By ANDREW DUNNE In Greece’s capital Athens, an ancient aqueduct could get a new lease of life as Europe steps up efforts to cope with global warming. The city plans to use a water channel built on the orders of Roman Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD to irrigate modern-day green spaces, which are being… Continue reading As climate change intensifies, Europe seeks local ways to adapt