Dr. Seema Javed About one-third of the planet’s current global warming is attributable to human-caused methane emissions. Reducing these emissions is crucial to preventing worsening climate change and is the quickest and most economical strategy to limit global warming in the near future.According to the Methane Alert and Response System …
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1,773 fossil industry lobbyists attended COP
Dr. Seema Javed At least 1,773 fossil industry lobbyists attended COP29, according to an analysis by the KBPO group. This is more than the combined number of delegates from the ten countries with the worst climate vulnerability. This demonstrates the fossil fuel industry’s ongoing powerful influence at climate negotiations. The …
Read More »DRDO carries out successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast
Jubilee news desk Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha late on November 16, 2024. This hypersonic missile is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 kms …
Read More »Intense Negotiations in COP29 to establish a new financial target
Dr.Seema Javed In the UN climate conference of parties – COP 29 ,Parties( countries) were expected to agree to a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance from a floor of $100 billion per year, taking into account the needs and priorities of developing countries. The third day of …
Read More »Voters defy boycott calls Phase-1 polling in Jharkhand conclude peacefully
64.86% voter turnout at 5 pm; surpasses 63.9% voting in 2019 assembly elections Impressive voting in LWE affected areas in Jharkhand Polling for 43 ACs in phase-I of Jharkhand Assembly elections concluded peacefully today with an impressive turnout of voters. Polling was marked by a festive mood and enthusiastic participation …
Read More »Fossil fuel CO2 emissions increase again in 2024
Dr. Seema Javed The 2024 Global Carbon Budget finds that if emissions continue at this rate, the remaining carbon budget for a 50% chance to limit warming to 1.5°C could be exceeded in 6 years. It shows global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise 0.8% in 2024 …
Read More »Anger at EU’s CBAM delayed COP29 negotiations
Dr. Seema Javed The UN climate conference- COP29 began in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a heated debate between developing and developed nations over the agenda, delaying the formal start of the conference on Monday. The proceedings were then suspended so delegates could negotiate on the agenda. Developing countries, including China and …
Read More »UPPSC prioritizes exam integrity and convenience of candidates, says official
Reforms were made in response to demand of candidates: Official on new exam system Normalization system not new; widely used by prestigious recruitment bodies nationwide: Spokesman Supreme Court’s Radhakrishnan Committee recommends two-shift NEET Exam; Police Recruitment Exam also conducted in two shifts Exam Centers limited to verified institutions only, says …
Read More »COP29 known as “Finance COP,” starts in Baku Today
Dr. Seema Javed The annual UN climate conference, COP29, started today in Baku, Azerbaijan. It will continue till November 22, bringing together negotiators from nearly 200 countries to advance the Paris Agreement’s goals of limiting global temperature rise, strengthening climate resilience, and mobilising support for developing nations. India on climate …
Read More »Re Election of Donald Trump and climate leadership
Dr. Seema Javed US retreat on clean energy could yield up to $80 billion in new supply chain opportunities for markets outside the US while costing US companies up to $50 billion in lost export revenue : In the wake of Donald J. Trump’s re-election to the US presidency this …
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