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Climate change poses new challenges for troops at the Indian borders

Global warming is not only altering weather patterns but also increasingly posing challenges to the defence forces stationed in high-altitude areas along the borders (LoC with Pakistan and the LAC with China).
Erratic and less snowfall along with unpredictable rainfall patterns and drying up of natural streams in the Himalayas over the years are major concerns. And its effects are visible on the ground with infiltration risks to disrupted infrastructure projects, according to senior security establishment officials.

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UN climate talks face a credibility crisis as countries disengage

In Baku, Azerbaijan, the so-called “finance-Cop” was a disappointment. Now, the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is facing a credibility crisis.
A key failure in Baku was about how much money developing nations will be paid for adaptation projects that help communities and infrastructure withstand the impacts of climate change. The outcome included US$300 billion (£239 billion) for both adaptation and mitigation with no clarity on whether this will be in the form of grants or loans. This falls far short of what developing countries need.

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Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change

Nature-based solutions are actions to protect, sustainably manage, or restore natural ecosystems, that address societal challenges such as climate change, human health, food and water security, and disaster risk reduction effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits. For example, a common problem is the flooding in coastal areas that occurs as a result of storm surges and coastal erosion. This challenge, traditionally tackled with manmade (grey) infrastructure such as sea walls or dikes, coastal flooding, can also be addressed by actions that take advantage of ecosystem services such as tree planting. Planting trees that thrive in coastal areas – known as mangroves — reduces the impact of storms on human lives and economic assets, and provides a habitat for fish, birds and other plants supporting biodiversity.

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Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer

The climate crisis is on track to destroy capitalism, a top insurer has warned, with the vast cost of extreme weather impacts leaving the financial sector unable to operate.
The world is fast approaching temperature levels where insurers will no longer be able to offer cover for many climate risks, said Günther Thallinger, on the board of Allianz SE, one of the world’s biggest insurance companies. He said that without insurance, which is already being pulled in some places, many other financial services become unviable, from mortgages to investments.

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Why Recycling Still Matters in 2025

Recycling is not just a stopgap—it’s crucial for a circular economy and climate action. It is not merely about sorting trash; it’s a systemic solution to some of the world’s pressing challenges.
The World Bank warns that global waste could surge by 70% by 2050 if we don’t change our practices. Each time we recycle, we reclaim precious materials—metals, plastics, paper—that help reduce our dependence on virgin resources.

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Hidden Costs of Going Green- the Issues with Ethical Energy Transition

The global dash to green energy is not so green after all. We are uncovering the geopolitics and dark sides of the renewable energy transition while countries race to become the next Green powers.

The world is at a critical juncture, urgently needing to combat climate change—a reality that many experts now label a climate emergency. Countries are racing to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources—like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power—because this shift is more urgent than ever. While Big Oil advocates are still aggressive about their ‘drill-baby-drill’ campaigns, there is a hidden race to be the next Green Superpower (especially with nuclear at the hinge).

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Greenwashing: Indian govt unveils new guidelines to rein in misleading ‘eco-friendly’ ads

Under new regulations, companies must back their environmental claims with credible evidence. Misleading advertising could result in fines or imprisonment, as the government pushes against greenwashing to ensure truthful marketing.

Companies using terms such as ‘eco-friendly’, ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ in their advertisements must substantiate their claims and include adequate qualifiers and disclosures under a new law against greenwashing.

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Minimizing Environmental Impact in Solar Panel Production and Disposal: Towards a Sustainable Lifecycle

As we celebrate the growth of renewable energy, particularly solar, we must also address the environmental footprint left by the very technologies that propel this transition. Solar energy is undeniably central to a sustainable future, but the environmental impact of producing and disposing of solar panels must not be overlooked. We believe that a responsible, sustainable approach to solar panel production and disposal can significantly enhance the industry’s long-term environmental benefits.

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Why Women Risk Losing Out in Shift to Green Jobs

Closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive.

Men hold about 70% of the world’s polluting jobs, so one might think that they have most to lose from the transition to cleaner energy. After all, they risk finding themselves out of work as countries close down dirty industries in a push to decarbonize and reach net-zero emission targets.

Yet our analysis shows that women are also at risk of losing out over the course of the transition. That’s because too few women study STEM subjects that are vital to the green jobs of the future.

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Championing Clean Air: Our Shared Responsibility

A breath of fresh air is hard to find. More than 99 percent of the world’s population now breathes unhealthy air, and poor air quality is linked to 1 in 8 deaths globally. In low- and middle-income countries, the statistics are worse. India had a staggering 99 of the top 100 worst polluted cities in the world in 2019, and populations in South Asia and Africa face the highest burden of disease related to air quality. Air pollution has ripple effects on everything from health, to economic growth, to the climate crisis.

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