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The Independent UK · 16m ago

UN experts call for independent investigation into crackdown on India protesters

Two dozen experts urge Indian authorities to stop use of ‘excessive force’ against demonstrators

The Independent UK · 38m ago

India’s protests are a domestic matter, says Marco Rubio, backs democratic process

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the term 'UN experts' and declined to comment on India's internal issues. He emphasized that political matters should be decided by the Indian people through democratic processes. India has rejected allegations made by UN experts regarding human rights abuses during protests, advocating for…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

The world is falling further behind on climate action, and the US looms large

Humanity is heading towards a hotter world due to increasing carbon emissions primarily from the United States. The United Nations Environment Programme has updated its climate projections, indicating a potential rise of 1.2 degrees Celsius. The report notes that while most economies reduced emissions, the United States' emissions have surged…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

'This is possible': Emissions must fall by 18% in next 4 years to limit worst impacts of global warming

“Every additional fraction of a degree and additional year of warming above 1.5°C increases climate impacts and risks, such as the deadly floods, heatwaves and wildfires that have plagued many nations this year”.

Euronews · 6h ago

World falling 'dangerously short' on climate action, warns UN

Global commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are insufficient, threatening to push temperatures up to 2.6C by 2100. The UN warns that current climate pledges will not meet the agreed Paris goals, with dire consequences expected. Major emitters must take immediate action to significantly lower emissions, as a leadership gap…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

Ahead of COP31, UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario

Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with average temperatures expected to rise significantly. Urgent and stringent cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are crucial to achieve best-case outcomes by mid-century. Current national emissions reduction plans fall far short of the necessary targets outlined in the recent UN report.…

The Economic Times · 7h ago

World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says

Action needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body

The Guardian - UK · 7h ago

Global warming could hit 2.8C by the end of the century, UN scientists say

The United Nations on Wednesday released its annual ‘Emissions Gap’ report, detailing multiple 1.5C overshoot scenarios

The Independent UK · 7h ago

'No surrender': UN urges action as 1.5C goal slips away

Global temperatures are on track to rise by 2.8C by the end of the century unless nations make deep emission cuts, including those from coal, oil and gas.

AAP · 7h ago