Dr. Seema Javed Methane emissions and its impact on climate is becoming an increasing concern. Methane is the second biggest contributor to global warming after CO2 yet the coal mine methane emissions have dodged scrutiny for years . Even though the world is becoming hotter due to climate change and …
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The Climate Crisis is already here:Countries should be open to Net Zero plans
Dr.Seema Javed Countries should be open to Net Zero plans since they are the milestones which play the most important role in meeting net-negative emissions targets further down the road to keep global warming within 1.5-2 degree celcius . SInce a new research published in NAture Climate Change shows that …
Read More »Tiger Woods injured but ‘Awake’
Special Desk Tiger Woods the American professional golfer has met an accident and has undergone surgery. He sustained serious injuries in the leg as his car met an accident in Los Angeles. The 15-time golf major champion, 45, had to be “extricated from the wreck” by firefighters and paramedics. A …
Read More »National Green Tribunal seeks Centre’s response on decommissioning old Power Plants
Dr. Seema Javed Almost all thermal power plants sites are laden with hazardous substances used during operation and their poor handling can be harmful for human health and environment. The Southern Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Chennai comprising of Justice Ramakrishan and Expert Member Saibal Dasgupta …
Read More »International Conference on Comparative Law by Amity Law School
Jubilee News Desk Amity Law School, Noida, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (India) in partnership with the School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University (Western Australia) organized an International Conference on the broad theme of Comparative Law on Feb 19-20, 2021 virtually with Prof. (Dr.) D. K. Bandyopadhyay, Chairman, Amity …
Read More »Who should receive the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize?
Fredrik S. Heffermehl The Norwegian Nobel Committee will soon address the pile of nominations received for 2021. The number is constantly increasing, this year it will probably be around 350. Not easy to find the best. But much easier if the awarders would comply with Alfred Nobel´s visionary idea of …
Read More »Janhvi Kapoor movie shoot stalled
Jubilee News Desk Shooting of the movie “Good Luck Jerry” came to a halt in Patiala, Punjab, by a group of farmers who demanded a statement from the actor in support of their protest against the three new farm laws. This was the second time that the shooting of the …
Read More »India’s rich are responsible for its Carbon Foot Prints
Dr. Seema Javed A recent study linking India’s economic disparity with climate impact found that the country’s rich emit seven times more than its poorer citizens. According to a study by Japan-based Research Institute for Humanity and Nature- The top 20% of high-expenditure households in India are responsible for seven times the emissions …
Read More »President Biden begins delivering on climate promises with Paris, Keystone
Dr. Seema Javed On Wednesday 20 January, President Biden was sworn into office, referencing the “climate in crisis” in his Inauguration speech and saying now is “a time for boldness.” The Biden administration is already demonstrating that bold climate action will be a top priority, with two symbolic moves …
Read More »Biden Inauguration is a signal to the world that the U.S. is back on climate
Dr. Seema Javed Tonight President Biden will be sworn into office after having run on the strongest climate platform of any incoming president, received the most votes of any incoming president, and, with the 5 January special elections in Georgia, Democrats will control the White House. All of this sets Biden …
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