DURBAN: In a setback to the climate talks underway in Durban, discussions on finance, a key element of a successful outcome, appear to have hit the slow road. 

The discussions on the two integral elements – the Green Climate Fund and sources for long-term funding – have been put on hold. 

Green climate fund faces delay amid mounting objections 

DHARMASALA: Kangra valley is a major cultivator of orange and other citrus fruits, with about 80% of its production coming from Nurpur area of the district. But this year, farmers there are not hopeful of a good crop due to climate change.

Climate change affects orange cultivation in Kangra 

CHICAGO: Wolves will help humans understand the effect of climate change on endangered animals. Scientists studying populations of grey wolves in USA’s Yellowstone National Park have developed a way to predict how changes in the environment will impact on the animals’ count, body size and genetics, among other biological traits. 

Wolves to help gauge impact of climate change 

RANCHI: Expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of government-run Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) and Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), Union coal minister Sri Prakash Jaiswal on Thursday warned of taking action against the officials of these companies, including those serving in the coal ministry found responsible for poor performance.

Minister seeks action on poor coal output

I had promised to come back, and here I am again with a short report of what happened on day 3 of the ongoing conference of the parties (COP 17) in Durban. It was a hectic day, as I kept on moving from one side event to another. REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation and sustainable management of forests, conservation, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks) was the focus of all the side events, I attended today. Range of presentations from NGOs, academia, project proponents, advocacy groups, government representative etc. focused on sustainability assessment framework for REDD+, gender, justice and social learning in adaptation, drivers of deforestation, social safeguards of REDD+, how REDD+ is unfolding on the ground and what lessons can be learnt from the past experiences from different forestry management regimes those could be applied for implementing REDD+. The geographical range of presentations included from Africa, South America, Asia and Europe.

How Safe Are The Safeguards? Durban Highlights 

Washington: East Antarctica is experiencing a significant climate change, say scientists who claim to have found an increase of “bomb spikes” in the area. 

East Antarctica ‘experiencing climate change’