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UAE Climate Accelerators forge strong global partnerships

LCAW is the latest of several international climate conferences driving forward the net-zero agenda, ahead of COP28 UAE…reports Asian Lite News Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO

July 7, 2023

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China reels under scorching heat wave

The heat wave is forecast to linger in Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Shandong, and Henan until July 10…reports Asian Lite News China’s National Meteorological Centre on Thursday renewed an orange alert, the second-highest

July 7, 2023

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Climate change is out of control: UN Chief

That metric showed that Earth’s average temperature on Wednesday remained at the record high of 17.18 degrees….reports Asian Lite News As world temperature records were broken on two consecutive days this week,

July 7, 2023

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Latin America, Caribbean caught in ‘vicious cycle’ of climate impacts: UN

The region also witnessed extreme weather conditions, such as exceptionally high temperatures, low air humidity, and severe droughts, resulting in record-breaking wildfires in countries like Argentina…reports Asian Lite News The World Meteorological

July 6, 2023

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UN chief calls for carbon neutrality in shipping industry

The industry currently contributes nearly 3% of global emissions….reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a strategy to achieve net zero emissions in the shipping industry by 2050.

July 4, 2023

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Hottest June kills fishes, threatens insects in UK

Water experts say that rivers and reservoirs, which provide much of the UK’s drinking water, are in a healthier position than the same time last year…reports Asian Lite News The UK’s hottest

July 3, 2023

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Canada bans testing of cosmetics on animals

Canada will join the European Union, Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and South Korea in outlawing the cruel practice of animal testing for cosmetics….reports Asian Lite News Canada has moved to prohibit

July 3, 2023

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Severe storms pose threat to July 4 festivities across US

On Sunday, 51 million people in the path risk experiencing severe thunderstorms from the afternoon through the evening….reports Asian Lite News As the extended July Fourth holiday weekend proceeds, severe storms are

July 3, 2023

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‘Balochistan vulnerable to climate-induced disasters’

Wheat, cotton, and vegetables like peppers, garlic, and onions were among the crops that were devastated by the unusually high rains and hail…reports Asian Lite News In terms of climate-induced disasters, Balochistan

July 2, 2023

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Heatwave kills 17 in Southern US

It is unknown whether the bodies are those of migrants…reports Asian Lite News At least 17 people have died from heat-related illnesses as a severe heat wave continued in Texas while spreading

June 29, 2023

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