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Britain, 190 countries consign coal to history

To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees, the global transition to clean power needs to progress four to six times faster than at

November 5, 2021

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Insulate Britain climate protesters block roads around parliament

The group has also targeted London’s financial district. Dozens of protesters have been arrested…reports Asian Lite News. Dozens of climate change activists blocked roads outside the Parliament in London on Thursday, some

November 5, 2021

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UK-Kerala Business Forum push to preserve Western Ghats

Due to deforestation, the effective strength of Western Ghats has lessened causing erratic and unpredictable patterns to monsoon rains…reports Asian Lite News. As world leaders discuss climate change in Glasgow, the UK-Kerala

November 5, 2021

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Britain-France hold talks to ease tensions over fishing row

However, French President Emmanuel Macron subsequently ruled out these retaliatory measures, saying: “It is not while we are negotiating that we will impose sanctions.”…reports Asian Lite News. Britain’s Brexit Minister David Frost

November 5, 2021

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Prince William, Indian girl take centre stage at COP26

Prince William later posted a message of appreciation for Umashankar, saying how proud he was to see her speak on the global platform….reports Asian Lite News Recognising climate change as an existential

November 4, 2021

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Britain secures 190-strong coalition to phase out coal power

Twenty-eight new members signed up to the world’s largest alliance on phasing out coal, the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) launched and co-chaired by the UK, reports Asian Lite News The end

November 4, 2021

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UK issues coin to honour Mahatma on Diwali

Building on the enduring relationship and cultural connections between the UK and India, it is the first time that Gandhi has been commemorated on an official UK coin…reports Asian Lite News A

November 4, 2021

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India, UK launch biggest-ever coalition for clean energy

Speakers in the Climate Parliament event also included two leaders of the international youth climate strike, Alexandria Villasenor of the US and Ayisha Siddiqa from Pakistan…reports Asian Lite News. A new high-level

November 3, 2021

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France, UK to hold talks on fishing row

Macron added that he trusted UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson would take France’s proposal seriously and the discussions would lead to a result…reports Asian Lite News. France and the UK will hold

November 3, 2021

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Modi, Johnson Launch IRIS initiative in Glasgow

PM Modi said that the launch of Infrastructure for the Resilient Island States fills us with new hope and beliefs and gives us satisfaction to do something for the most vulnerable nations,

November 2, 2021

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