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A green future will remain out of reach if the world doesn’t help developing countries close a $2 trillion gap in investment towards an energy transition, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned on Wednesday.
The Deputy Secretary-General addressed students at China’s Peking University on Friday, describing their diligence and energy as critical to helping tackle the world’s challenges through multilateral action.
“The challenges are many and they are serious”, Amina Mohammed said, highlighting the plight of the planet.
‘Dragon boat water’ is breaking records in Guangxi region, as air conditioner use in Xinjiang puts strain on grid
Many people in China have experienced a variety of weather extremes in recent days. Parts of southern and eastern China experienced prolonged periods of torrential rainfall, as the summer rains known as “dragon boat water” got off to a remarkable start.
There are no signs yet that last year’s 40C will be breached again, but meteorologists predict such peaks could become the norm
Temperatures have soared above 30C for the first time this year – and meteorologists forecast the chance of Britain experiencing a hot summer is now 45% – 2.3 times the normal figure.
KOHIMA, Jun 6: A Tree Plantation was organized as part of the World Environment Day 2023 at Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR), Kohima on Monday.
Nagaland Chief Secretary, J Alam said it was time for action and that he was contented that World Environment Day is being celebrated with devotion by organizing this plantation.… Read the rest