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    Japan’s Leading Trading Houses Skirt Energy Security and Climate Goals

    The sogo shoshas have played a crucial role in Japan’s industrial and economic development. However, the environmental advocacy group, Market Forces, says that these corporations continued investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and gas power plants contradicts global decarbonisation efforts.
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    Climate Hazards Disrupt Education for Millions in South Asia, UNICEF Report Reveals Stark Situation in India

    The report states that 54 million students in India alone were impacted, primarily due to severe heatwaves that led to widespread school closures and changes in academic schedules.
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    Accountability

    Sri Lanka Rejects Earlier Pricing for Adani Wind Power Projects

    Sri Lanka's earlier administration had agreed to purchase power from Adani’s 484-megawatt wind power project at a rate of 8.26 US cents per unit under a 20-year power purchase agreement. This agreement, announced in May 2023, triggered widespread criticism due to the high price and lack of competitive tendering.
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    Clean tech

    Pakistan Calls for Concessional Financing for Clean Energy at UN Event

    The special event was organized by the "Group of Friends of Energy," an informal coalition of member states that actively collaborate and advocate for policies and initiatives promoting sustainable energy access and development worldwide.
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    USAID Halts Funding to Bangladesh Following Trump’s 90-Day Foreign Aid Freeze

    With the Trump administration's review of foreign aid policies underway, the future of US-funded programs in Bangladesh remains uncertain.
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    UN Regrets US Exit from Global Cooperation on Health, Climate Change Agreement

    UN agencies responded on Tuesday to President Trump’s executive orders ending US membership of the World Health Organization and its adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement, highlighting the massive potential negative impact on public health and efforts to curb global warming.
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    Clean tech

    Just Transition for Coal Miners – A Researchers’ Perspective

    The government has committed to ambitious renewable energy targets – 50 per cent power generation from renewables by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070. Coal remains indispensable in the short term. Plans to nearly double coal production by 2030 reflect the urgency to meet rising energy demands.
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    Disaster Management

    India Critical Health Concern: Indoor Air Quality Challenges During Winter

    In urban areas, the winter months reveal unique indoor air quality challenges. The fine particles from outdoor pollution sources infiltrate homes, offices, and public buildings, significantly degrading air quality.
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    UN Expert Warns of “Perfect Storm” Threatening Elections and Free Speech in Digital Age

    Drawing on a year-long consultation process with civil society, journalists, human rights defenders, electoral officials, and social media companies, Khan identified three intersecting trends that are accelerating the crisis.
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    Govt Announces Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agri Land

    Agroforestry, which integrates trees into farming systems, has been consistently championed by the government as a multi-faceted solution to national priorities. These include doubling farmers' income, increasing tree cover outside traditional forest areas, mitigating climate change, reducing timber imports, and ensuring sustainable land management.
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    Government considering ₹100-crore Proposal for Integrated Aqua Park in J&K

    The Union Minister highlighted the Government of India’s steadfast commitment to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir’s livestock and fisheries sectors as engines of rural income and nutritional security.

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