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New York City bans single-use plastic in takeout orders

The new measures, aimed at cutting down single-use plastic waste…reports Asian Lite News New restrictions introduced in New York City, the most populous city in the US, to reduce single-use plastic waste

August 1, 2023

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Canada wildfire carbon emissions exceed 1 bn tonnes

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has again drifted to the US, placing American cities among the most polluted in the world…reports Asian Lite News The massive carbon dioxide emissions from the raging

July 28, 2023

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Biden steps up efforts to combat extreme heat

The President met on Thursday with Mayors from two US cities grappling with high temperatures…reports Asian Lite News US President Joe Biden has announced new actions to protect communities from extreme heat.

July 28, 2023

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G20 must step up for climate action, says Guterres

“Climate change is here,” he said as the message was brought home to the UN headquarters by New York declaring an extreme heat advisory for the city…reports Arul Louis UN Secretary-General Antonio

July 28, 2023

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UNFCCC, COP28 urge G20 to take lead in climate change mitigation

They also called on the G20 to show that it can deliver for the most climate vulnerable, including the least developed countries and small island developing states…reports Asian Lite News COP28 President-designate

July 28, 2023

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UN body on climate science elects Skea as new Chair

Skea was elected by 90 votes to 69 in a run-off with Thelma Krug, the IPCC said in a statement…reports Asian Lite News Jim Skea of the UK is the newly elected

July 27, 2023

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Ministers from 35 countries to meet for G20 meet in Chennai

During the fourth ECSWG, further discussion on the outcome documents is scheduled to take place in parallel, under the two broad tracks of Environment and Climate, they said…reports Asian Lite News Chennai

July 26, 2023

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Afghan farmers hit hard by severe drought and harsh winter

The organization added that FAO requires USD 252.4 million to assist eight million people in Afghanistan in 2023, according to TOLO News…reports Asian Lite News The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said

July 26, 2023

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40 million Americans under heat alerts

Temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed 43.3 degrees Celsius in states including California and Arizona…reports Asian Lite News Amid a scorching heat wave, the US National Weather Service (NWS) has issued

July 25, 2023

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COP28 prioritises food systems in climate action

The COP28 Presidency urged action to scale up food and agriculture innovation to drive both development and climate action, leveraging national and international mechanisms….reports Asian Lite News The COP28 UAE Presidency launched

July 25, 2023

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