CLIMATE CHANGE OLYMPICS
Olympics: Six challenges facing the new IOC President
The International Olympic Committee is set to elect a new president who will navigate the Games through digital transformation, political challenges, and environmental issues. Key topics include the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, transgender athlete inclusion, Russia's participation, financial health, digital media strategies, and climate action. The new president's leadership will shape the future of the Olympic Movement.
Ahead of IOC election, 350 Olympians urge candidates to make climate action top priority
Around 350 Olympians from 85 countries, including India's Saina Nehwal, have urged the International Olympic Committee to prioritize climate action. The athletes want stronger commitments to cut carbon emissions, promote sustainability, and address polluting sponsors. They emphasize that climate impacts are a current threat to sports and the Olympic family.
Glaciers are melting at rate of 3 Olympic swimming pools per second, reveals study
Glaciers play a major role in maintaining global ecosystems, regulating sea levels and supporting biodiversity. But a recent study reveals that climate change is accelerating their melting at an alarming rate. Between 2019 and 2023, glaciers lost an average of over 400 billion metric tons of ice each year — a record-breaking figure.
China winter sports sector zooms along despite climate risk ahead
China's low-cost skiing industry is booming, fueled by government support and growing public interest, despite broader economic slumps. However, the sustainability of this growth is threatened by climate change, with rising temperatures impacting the reliability of natural snow and increasing dependence on artificial snow.
'Deport Elon, DOGE is not legit': Protests erupt across US against Trump, Tesla CEO and Project 2025
People across the US protested US President Trump's recent actions on immigration, transgender rights, and Palestinian relocation. Concerns were also raised about Elon Musk's role in the government and DOGE department with demonstrators asking to deport the Tesla CEO. Protests took place in several cities, highlighting resistance to democracy changes and defending rights.
Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump's policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk
Demonstrators across the U.S. protested against President Trump's recent executive actions, targeting issues such as immigration, transgender rights, and government efficiency. Major concerns include Elon Musk's involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency and its potential risks to social security data. The protests, organized under hashtags like #buildtheresistance, reflect growing opposition to the administration's policies.
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Moraine crash caused 20 m wave, pushed water equal to 20,000 pools in valley
The 2023 Sikkim Glacial Lake Outburst Flood was triggered by the collapse of 14.7 million cubic metres of moraine material in South Lhonak Lake, releasing 50 million cubic metres of water. This disaster resulted in 55 fatalities, extensive damage to infrastructure, and emphasized the ongoing risks posed by climate change and hydropower projects in the Himalayan region.
As flames linger, talk turns to rebuilding Los Angeles neighborhoods leveled by wildfires
Thousands of families and business owners in Los Angeles County face the challenge of rebuilding after devastating fires destroyed over 12,000 structures. Government officials discuss clearing toxic debris and the lengthy process of reconstruction. However, uncertainties remain about future neighborhood designs and fire prevention. Assistance is available, but recovery, influenced by past instances like Paradise, will be slow.
‘Why Tata inspires, why Ambani builds’: Harsh Goenka applauds India Inc icons
In a recent post on ‘X’, RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka honoured India's top business figures, attributing their success to passion and legacy. He questioned why these leaders inspire millions, citing figures like Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani, and Anand Mahindra. Additionally, Goenka shared his top 10 global events for 2024, with key moments like the US Presidential elections, ISRO’s moon mission, and the Paris Olympics.
COP29: Countries fail to reach a deal after 24 hours of overtime
Developing countries, particularly small island states and least-developed countries, have rejected the draft agreement on finance released by the COP29 Presidency on Friday. They rejected the $250 billion target by 2035 - not only because it is insufficient but more so because it lacked any commitment to provide public funding.
At COP29, climate progress takes one step forward, two steps back
Negotiations for increased financial aid from wealthy nations to developing countries faltered, highlighting the challenges of global climate action amidst rising temperatures and political roadblocks.
G20 Summit in Brazil falls short on climate finance resolution; fails to lift spirits at COP29
The G20 summit concluded without concrete progress on climate finance, disappointing COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev who had hoped for a strong signal of commitment from the world leaders. While the G20 declaration lacked specific financial pledges, experts believe its focus on reforming multilateral development banks could indirectly benefit climate finance negotiations in Baku.
COP29: Activists urge West to deliver trillions in climate finance
Climate activists demand trillions in climate finance for developing countries. Negotiators at COP29 work to set a new climate finance goal. Disagreements arise regarding the amount, contributors, and time span of the funding. Developing countries seek 1.3 trillion dollars annually in public funds from developed nations. The G20 summit may offer solutions to the impasse.
As mediators struggle to find common ground, experts say UN Climate Summit needs reform
An open letter signed by prominent figures, including former UN officials and climate scientists, criticizes the UN climate process as ineffective. They call for a shift from negotiations to concrete actions, suggesting smaller, solution-oriented meetings focused on progress and accountability.
What will happen to Paris Olympics 2024 after France election results?
France election results are out and the country's current political situation has raised several questions ahead of Paris Olympics 2024.
Azerbaijan proposes COP truce to unite countries on climate change
Azerbaijan, the host of this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29), is aiming to shield the annual talks from geopolitical tensions by proposing a two-week COP truce. This initiative, inspired by the Olympic truce, is intended to unite countries in a collaborative effort to address the pressing issue of climate change. Hikmet Hajiyev, foreign policy adviser to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, highlighted the current global geopolitical polarization as reminiscent of the Cold War era, making consensus-building on climate action challenging.
France's battle against tiger mosquitoes threatening 2024 Paris Olympics
France is facing a challenge in ensuring the 2024 Paris Olympics are free from mosquito-borne diseases. Asian tiger mosquitoes, carriers of diseases like dengue and zika, pose a threat to millions of fans and athletes. Despite efforts to eradicate them, including fumigation, the mosquitoes remain a concern. Experts emphasize the need to keep the Olympic Village and host cities mosquito-free. Health authorities are enhancing surveillance, and innovative solutions like mosquito traps are being explored. France's efforts reflect its commitment to a safe Olympics.
UN climate chief's blunt message: Fewer loopholes, way more cash to really halt climate change
To keep Earth from overheating too much, the nations of the world need to put fewer loopholes in climate agreements and far more money - trillions of dollars a year - into financial help for poor nations, the United Nations climate chief said on Friday. In an unusual and blunt lecture at a university in Baku, Azerbaijan, the host city of upcoming international climate negotiations later this year, United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell called gains made in the past not nearly enough.
View: The last thing the game of cricket needs is Saudi money
Saudi Arabia's growing involvement in global sports has now extended to cricket, with a proposed $5 billion investment in the IPL. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India should reject this offer due to the urgent issue of climate change. Cricket is already being affected by extreme weather conditions, and the Saudi government's support for fossil fuels makes them an unsuitable partner for the sport.
Here's how climate change is shaping the future of tourism
International travel is rebounding after the pandemic, with nearly 4 billion passengers in 2022. However, concerns are rising about the environmental impact of tourism, which contributes 8%-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change is also affecting traditional vacation spots, with rising temperatures making them less attractive. There may be a shift in tourist destinations towards cooler regions. Adaptations such as seawalls and changes in construction materials are being considered.
Reliance Foundation work in all states and over 54,000 villages across India: Nita Ambani
Nita Ambani will continue to lead Reliance Foundation as its chairperson, even as she steps down from the RIL board. At the Reliance AGM, she highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by the foundation, including education, healthcare, women's empowerment, and rural transformation.
Olympics: Sweden to move ahead with 2030 Winter Games bid
The Swedish Olympic Committee has announced its intention to host the Winter Olympics for the first time after a four-month feasibility study revealed interest in Stockholm as a host city. Preliminary findings showed Sweden had the "know-how and will" for the 2030 event. Sweden had failed in eight previous Winter Olympic bids, most recently for the 2026 edition, which was awarded to Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo.
'Grandpa' Bill Gates makes an important announcement as 2022 draws to a close ...
The billionaire shared a life update with his followers on his blog.
Paralympians fear for future of winter sports as climate change takes hold
When she should have been skiing during Norway's traditional snow season last winter, Birgit Skarstein was still rowing a scull boat on lakes that usually freeze over.
Biden, China's Xi expected to meet virtually on Monday: Sources
Such a request could put the U.S president in an uncomfortable spot as he presses China on human rights. Biden is unlikely to go to Beijing for any kind of meeting; the U.S. president did not attend the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, a key American ally.
Beijing shuts roads, playgrounds amid heavy smog after coal spike
China -- the world's largest emitter of the greenhouse gases responsible for climate change -- has ramped up coal output after supply chains in recent months were roiled by an energy crunch owing to strict emissions targets and record prices for the fossil fuel.
Tokyo 2020: Hydrogen shows promises of a carbon-free future
With hydrogen's growing momentum in politics and business, Japan is showing the way forward to a hydrogen-based society. One of the first countries to adopt a national hydrogen strategy in 2017, it is giving hydrogen a starring role at Tokyo 2020.
US signals no plans to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics after genocide designation
Rights advocacy groups and politicians have made demands for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to take the event out of China, casting a pall on Beijing's efforts to highlight the Games as Thursday marks one year from opening day.
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