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As Israel is embroiled in a war, Indians have found reason to support the Middle Eastern nation. And there's a reason why the Indian sentiment resonates with the Jewish country. * This article was originally published here

Millions of people in northern China are under severe pollution warnings as a greyish smog blankets the region. The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area, home to over 100 million people, is experiencing some of the worst pollution in months. Authorities have issued orange and red alerts, urging residents to reduce outdoor activities and limit the number of vehicles on the roads. Despite efforts to improve air quality, China remains the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/62VCoaH via IFTTT

According to a new study published in Nature Climate Change, the world has only six years to reach net-zero emissions in order to have a 50-50 chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The study revised the carbon budget down to 250 gigatonnes of CO₂, taking into account non-CO₂ pollutants and other factors. While the chances of limiting warming to 1.5°C are decreasing, it is still possible to limit peak warming to 1.6°C or 1.7°C with effective action on emissions. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/xMyBmnI via IFTTT

Arshad Warsi's son Zeke Zidaan Warsi has expressed his desire to set his foot into the entertainment industry. He said that he is very much interested in films but he feels he needs to work on himself a little more and polish his skills before setting his foot into the film industry. * This article was originally published here

American singer-songwriter and rapper Chris Brown is being sued for allegedly beating up a man at a London nightclub, reported People. * This article was originally published here

During the Three Basins summit in Congo Republic, countries housing the world's major rainforests acknowledged the need for collaboration to combat deforestation and protect biodiversity. Although no concrete alliance was formed, the nations agreed to develop strategies to safeguard the forests in a seven-point plan. The rainforests are crucial for carbon sequestration and are home to two-thirds of Earth's biodiversity. Deforestation has increased globally by 4% in 2022, endangering climate targets. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/CkVOSWo via IFTTT

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will announce the winners of the 2023 Champions of the Earth Award, which recognizes leaders from various sectors for their contributions to the environment. This year's awards will focus on initiatives addressing plastic pollution. The laureates will be announced on October 30, 2023, ahead of a session on ending plastic pollution. Plastic waste has significant environmental and health consequences, and experts emphasize the need to reduce production, eliminate single-use plastics, improve recycling, and adopt sustainable practices. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/fa1SP7W via IFTTT

For many people in Benin, the forests empowered them before they were born, or in the first months of their lives. Barren women performed Voodoo rituals by sacred trees to get pregnant. Others were brought as newborns by parents seeking to ward off evil spirits. Some entered at a crossroads as adults, asking for guidance. In the cradle of Voodoo, the forests were places of hope. Yet as the woodlands shrank, due to economic development and other factors, it has dealt a blow to communities struggling to protect the spirits believed to live within them. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/f3XQMjb via IFTTT

At the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023, Filmmaker Mani Ratnam on Saturday said working with superstar Kamal Haasan is not only a great collaborative process but also a learning experience. Ratnam and Haasan are reuniting after 35 years for the Tamil star's 234th feature film. They earlier worked together on the 1987 critical hit "Nayakan". * This article was originally published here

A draft text for the COP28 climate summit reveals a "cooling pledge" to reduce cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050. The pledge aims to address the significant contribution of cooling methods to global greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from air conditioning and refrigeration. However, it is unclear which countries will participate, including major emitters like China and India. The pledge suggests using more efficient air conditioners, passive cooling in buildings, and reducing the use of hydrofluorocarbons. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/LuTvbP0 via IFTTT

Researchers have found that subglacial discharge, or meltwater flowing out to sea from beneath Antarctic glaciers, could be causing glaciers to lose ice at a faster rate. This discharge raises the glaciers' contribution to sea-level rise by 15.7% by the year 2300. Current models do not take into account this mechanism, which suggests that current projections underestimate global sea-level rise. The study highlights the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in order to mitigate the effects of climate change. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/cRCg79Y via IFTTT

The Nisar mission, a collaboration between Nasa and Isro, will use radar technology to study changes in Earth's forest and wetland ecosystems and their impact on the global carbon cycle and climate change. The mission will scan Earth's land and ice surfaces every 12 days, providing insights into the capture and release of carbon in forests and wetlands. The data collected will help researchers understand the effects of deforestation, degradation, and flooding on carbon emissions. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/j1E4xLG via IFTTT

Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapur are rumoured to be dating for a while now, but neither of the two accepted or denied these rumours. They've remained tight-lipped about it while being spotted together at several instances and taking a holiday together. * This article was originally published here

Thalapathy Vijay starrer Leo has been performing well at the domestic box office. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial has now crossed Rs 266 crore mark in India in the first week of its release. * This article was originally published here

A report by the United Nations University warns that the northwestern region of India, particularly Punjab and Haryana, is at risk of experiencing critically low groundwater availability by 2025. The report highlights the overexploitation of groundwater for agriculture, with 78% of wells in Punjab considered overexploited. It emphasizes the need for reducing emissions and adopting a more holistic approach to farming and water management to prevent irreversible damage to ecosystems and catastrophic impacts. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/YzUROHj via IFTTT

Karan Johar's filmmaking style has played a significant role in shaping the modern Indian film industry. But the filmmaker is not really happy with the current situation of Hindi cinema as he believes that 'clueless' Bollywood has derived toxic masculinity from the south film industry. * This article was originally published here

A government study has found that northwestern, central, and south-central India are likely to experience a four-to-seven-fold increase in heatwave frequency in the future. The south-central region is expected to see the largest increase among the three heat wave-prone zones. The study analyzed future changes in heatwave characteristics under different emission scenarios and emphasized the need for heat resilient policies and adaptation measures. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/QMlzEVW via IFTTT

The United Nations University's Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) has warned that the world is approaching several environmental "tipping points" that could have irreversible consequences for water supplies and other life-sustaining systems. The report identifies climate change and resource overuse as factors pushing the world towards six interconnected tipping points that could trigger abrupt changes and cascade into other systems. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/UwEkVzf via IFTTT

Global warming could reveal an ancient river landscape buried beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet for a million years, according to a study. The author of the study and who researches ice sheet behavior at Durham University in the UK, Stewart Jamieson, told ABC News that for about 34 million years, ice has covered Antarctica. Before that, the continent had a comparatively warm climate similar to modern-day southern South America, such as the Patagonia region in Argentina and Chile. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/YogtIXy via IFTTT

'Jailer' actor Vinayakan was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly creating a ruckus at a police station in Kochi in an inebriated state, officials said. The actor allegedly caused a commotion at the Ernakulam Town North police station in the evening, where he was summoned by the police over a dispute with his wife at his apartment. * This article was originally published here

Scientists have discovered a vast ancient landscape buried beneath Antarctica's ice sheet, indicating that the continent was once home to rivers and forests. The landscape, located in East Antarctica's Wilkes Land region, covers an area roughly the size of Belgium or Maryland and is believed to date back at least 14 million years. The researchers suggest that the climate in this region may have been similar to present-day Patagonia or even tropical. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/6eKP1Lg via IFTTT

The latest edition of the World Energy Outlook reveals that clean technologies will play a much larger role in the energy system in 2030. This includes a significant increase in the number of electric cars, higher solar PV generation, and renewables making up almost 50% of the global electricity mix. The report also highlights the need for stronger measures to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. The share of fossil fuels in global energy supply is expected to decline to 73% by 2030, with carbon dioxide emissions peaking by 2025. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/jPoUYCq via IFTTT

With his recently released film Ganapath starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon, Vikas stepped out of his comfort zone and explored new horizons with a lot of self doubt. He openly admitted that directing a sci-fi film like Ganapath came with a lot of challenges. * This article was originally published here

Florida Sheriff deputies found an African sulcata tortoise in Interlachen, which was later discovered to have escaped its home three and a half years earlier, the UPI reported. "He is definitely someone's tortoise as he likes people and head pats," the sheriff's office wrote on Facebook. Florida's Wildest Animal Rescue, a nonprofit exotic animal refuge in Putnam County posted about the tortoise on social media when they recieved a rush of tips about a sulcata tortoise that had been reported missing in the same region in April 2020. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/MjAbdi9 via IFTTT

Disagreements between rich and poor nations over the management of a fund to address the "loss and damage" caused by climate change could disrupt the upcoming COP28 UN climate summit in Dubai. The fund, agreed upon at COP27, is intended to help countries affected by climate change access funding. Developed countries, led by the US, want the fund to be hosted by the World Bank, while developing nations prefer an independent fund. A transitional committee is due to meet again in November. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/apVkLy2 via IFTTT

Over 130 companies, including Nestle, Unilever, Mahindra Group, and Volvo Cars, are urging political leaders to agree on a timeline to phase out fossil fuels at the upcoming U.N. climate summit. The companies, with nearly $1 trillion in global annual revenues, are calling for a commitment to reach 100% decarbonized power systems by 2035 for richer economies and financial support for developing countries to ditch fossil fuels by 2040. The companies highlight the impacts and costs of extreme weather events caused by climate change. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/kCihrAE via IFTTT

Hrithik Roshan and his family celebrated his mother Pinkie Roshan's 70th birthday in a grand manner. The entire family, including Hrithik's girlfriend Saba Azad, came together for the celebration. Hrithik shared a video of his mother dancing and expressed his love for her. Many celebrities also wished Pinkie Roshan on her birthday. Hrithik is currently working on his upcoming film "Fighter" with Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. * This article was originally published here

The Indian Army and Border Roads Organisation are working to restore road connectivity between Mangan and Chungthang in north Sikkim following recent flash floods. A bailey bridge has been constructed over the Teesta River, enabling an alternate route. The main route is also being reconnected, with two bailey bridges being constructed at Mangan-Sanklang crossing. The flash floods caused extensive damage to the area, with several parts of north Sikkim remaining cut off. The damaged National Highway 10 has now been reopened for one-way movement. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/1TSd2Zp via IFTTT

Plastic pollution and climate change are often linked together, but new research shows that existing plastic pollution has a negligible impact on carbon emissions. The main concern is the production of new plastics, which already accounts for 4.5% of global emissions and is expected to increase. The leaching of organic carbon from plastic pollution does not significantly affect global carbon cycling or atmospheric CO2 levels. Incineration of plastic waste also has a minimal impact on atmospheric CO2. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/9zsZIpS via IFTTT

Anil Kapoor is back as Mr India, his iconic character from Shekhar Kapur's 1987 film by the same name. Anil's elder brother and Mr India producer Boney Kapoor also shared the new smartphone commercial on his social media accounts and hinted at the sequel of Mr India. * This article was originally published here

A crucial meeting on climate "loss and damages" prior to COP28 has ended without an agreement. The meeting aimed to establish a fund to assist vulnerable countries in coping with climate-related losses. The discussion stalled over where the funds should be held, with a division between managing it under the World Bank or creating a new independent structure. The failure highlights the gap between rich and poor nations, with developed countries refusing to discuss the necessary scale of finance. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/mQFKlSc via IFTTT

Conservationists in the US are pushing for federal rule changes to expand speed restrictions for vessels along the East Coast in order to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whales. The species is facing an "unusual mortality event" and could be functionally extinct by 2035. Ship strikes and entanglements with fishing lines are the leading causes of death for the whales, and climate change is exacerbating the situation. The proposed rule changes have faced opposition from conservative lawmakers and industries worried about the impact on small businesses. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/Nrlskgv via IFTTT

Actress Kajol expressed sadness at missing the 25th anniversary celebration of her film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'. However, she later dressed up as her character and shared a video. Recently, Kajol made a stunning appearance at a Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai, wearing a bright yellow saree. She also debuted on an OTT platform with the series 'The Trial' and celebrated the 28th anniversary of her film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'. The iconic movie, directed by Aditya Chopra, is known for its romantic storyline, memorable music, and chemistry between Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan. * This article was originally published here

An amendment in the Forest Act that allegedly resulted in vast tracts of forests losing legal protection and made them available for non-forest purposes has come under judicial scanner with the SC on Friday agreeing to examine its validity on a plea filed by a group of retired Indian Forest Service officers who alleged that the change in law "would exacerbate the ill-effects of climate change". The petitioners alleged that the change in law would "radically undermine India's decades-old forest governance regime". from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/mloy8tf via IFTTT

The Cerrado, a biodiverse savanna in Brazil, is disappearing at an alarming rate due to agricultural expansion. Despite efforts to combat deforestation in the Amazon, destruction in the Cerrado is increasing, exacerbating the climate crisis and fueling violent land-grabs. The Cerrado is just as crucial as the Amazon in addressing the climate crisis, as the two ecosystems are interconnected. Experts warn that irrigation and soil degradation are drying up the region, and river flows have already decreased. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/QrtyVOo via IFTTT

A woman has died after being swept into a river in Scotland during Storm Babet, which has caused severe flooding in the region. The Met Office issued a red weather warning for parts of eastern Scotland, with heavy rainfall predicted. In Ireland, officials in County Cork described the flooding as the worst in 30 years. Emergency services have been struggling to reach trapped residents due to strong currents and flooding. Train services in the UK have also been disrupted due to heavy rainfall and high winds. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/YKyMs0N via IFTTT

Communities in the US are grappling with the safe disposal of millions of disposable e-cigarettes, which are considered hazardous waste. For years, the debate surrounding vaping largely centered on its risks for high school and middle school students. The devices, which contain nicotine and metals such as lithium, cannot be reused or recycled. Local officials have resorted to various methods of disposal, including incineration. Critics argue that the vaping industry has not taken responsibility for the environmental impact of its products. from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/Ebmp0CX via IFTTT

Indian cinema is facing criticism for not adhering to political correctness and inclusivity. The issue of censorship is being debated, with some arguing for its abolishment. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta discussed his reservations about including abusive language in movies and emphasized the advice he received from Salim Khan on the importance of avoiding derogatory language and disfiguring stars. Gupta is known for remaking American action-thrillers and crime films, and his recent film 'Mumbai Saga' depicts the transformation of Bombay in the '80s and '90s. It features an ensemble cast including John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi. * This article was originally published here