climate change

Xi, Macron back ‘irreversible’ Paris climate pact

1:39 pm November 6, 2019

Beijing: Chinese leader Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Wednesday that the Paris climate pact is “irreversible”, after the United States formally withdrew from the accord this week. Major powers expressed regret and concern after President Donald Trump went ahead with the pullout despite mounting evidence of the reality and impact of […]

India calls upon SCO member-states to work together to defeat terrorism, combat climate change

11:31 pm November 2, 2019

New Delhi: India on Saturday called upon the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to strengthen and implement all existing international laws “without exception and double standards” to combat terrorism and its enablers. Addressing the 18th meeting of Council of Heads and Governments (CHGs) of the SCO countries as the special envoy of Prime […]

Millions face power cuts as California fires spread

10:07 pm October 26, 2019

Los Angeles: Californian officials warned on Saturday that “historic and extreme” wind conditions were set to fan raging wildfires in the north of the state as millions of residents face power cuts. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the so-called Kincade Fire spread to 23,700 acres (9,591 hectares) after breaking out on […]

Jane Fonda returns to civil disobedience for climate change

7:10 pm October 19, 2019

Washington: Inspired by the climate activism of a Swedish teenager, Jane Fonda says she’s returning to civil disobedience nearly a half-century after she was last arrested at a protest. Fonda, known for her opposition to the Vietnam War, was one of 17 climate protesters arrested Friday at the US Capitol on charges of unlawful demonstration […]

EU leaders turn focus to climate, budget issues

7:35 pm October 18, 2019

Brussels: After agreeing on terms for a new Brexit deal, European Union leaders are meeting again on Friday to discuss other thorny issues, including the bloc’s budget and climate change. No decision is expected on the next long-term budget for 2021-2027, though, a topic more divisive than Brexit. Leaders need to find a compromise that […]