The UN’s climate advisory panel claimed that the world will cross the key 1.5-degree Celsius global warming limit in about a decade, warning that devastating impacts of climate change are hitting faster than expected.
Tag: Climate Change
Sustainability seminar for SIA group employees kicks off
Employees from across the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will participate in a three-day long sustainability-themed global learning festival this week, supporting the Group’s commitment towards a lifelong learning culture for its people.
‘Indian Railways aiming for hydrogen-powered trains launch by this year-end’
Indian Railways is planning to roll out hydrogen-powered trains on its narrow gauge heritage routes by December, turning them “completely green”.
Three Indian-Americans drown after falling through ice on frozen lake
Three Indian-Americans, including a woman, have drowned after they fell through the ice while walking on a frozen lake in the US state of Arizona.
Developed nations not sincere about keeping carbon promises: Dr S Jaishankar
At India Global Forum in Dubai, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that developed nations – ones that have a huge carbon footprint – are passing the buck onto other nations.
NASA set to postpone moon rocket launch again
USA News: NASA is again postponing the launch of its new moon rocket because of a storm threatening the Florida coast.
‘Heatwaves may claim close to 100,000 lives in Europe every year’
If nothing is done, heatwaves could lead to the deaths of 90,000 Europeans each year by the end of the century, the European Environment Agency said.
Singapore breaks 40-year old record for wettest October
News: Singapore experienced its wettest October in 40 years, with rainy days expected to continue into November, the Meteorological Service Singapore said.
Singapore, India can collaborate to tap green power: President Halimah Yacob
Singapore President Halimah Yacob has told an Indian business community that both the countries jointly work for green economy to resist the climate change.
Cyclone Asani inches closer to east coast, may recurve
Severe cyclone Asani is expected to recurve tonight and move parallel to the coast in the north-northeast direction, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
