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75 years' progress vital for China and world
2 months, 3 weeks ago

75 years' progress vital for China and world

China Daily  

Tech progress worth celebrating By Vasilis Trigkas Heraclitus, the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, declared more than 2,500 years ago that change is the only constant. But after late leader Deng Xiaoping introduced reform and opening-up in 1978, China has not looked back, becoming a global economic power first and more recently a global leader in high-tech. China's economic and technological achievements …

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World Environment Day: What is the human cost of inaction?
1 year, 6 months ago

World Environment Day: What is the human cost of inaction?

Live Mint  

When we talk about the cost of the climate crisis, the implications are almost always depicted in financial terms. “For every 0.1ºC of warming above present levels, about 140 million more people will be exposed to dangerous heat,” said Professor Tim Lenton, director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter, and one of the co-authors of the …

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Countries historically responsible for climate change cannot stall India's development, says Environment Minister
1 year, 8 months ago

Countries historically responsible for climate change cannot stall India's development, says Environment Minister

The Hindu  

India is moving towards renewable energy but countries historically responsible for climate change cannot ask it to stop its development, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on March 28. Countries historically responsible for climate change cannot decide how India uses its resources to fulfil the energy needs of its population, he said. However, at 2.4 tCO2e, India's per capita greenhouse …

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India showing intent to solve problems despite not traditionally contributing to emissions, says Environment Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

India showing intent to solve problems despite not traditionally contributing to emissions, says Environment Minister

Firstpost  

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India is totally committed to driving its low-carbon industry transitions through a multi-pronged approach that cuts across sectors and issues New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said India is showing intent as a problem solver despite not being a traditional contributor to global emissions. Addressing the opening ceremony of the G20 …

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PM Modi to address ‘Save Soil Movement’ on 5 June, World Environment Day
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi to address ‘Save Soil Movement’ on 5 June, World Environment Day

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a programme on the ‘Save Soil Movement’ on 5 June in Delhi. World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from …

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Yantai deepens ties with Fortune Global 500 companies
3 years, 5 months ago

Yantai deepens ties with Fortune Global 500 companies

China Daily  

Yantai, East China's Shandong province, hosted an online dialogue with the top executives of the world's top 500 enterprises on June 28. Zheng Deyan, mayor of Yantai, spoke with the top executives from Sumitomo Corporation, Linde China, Hyundai Motor Group and French Air Liquide Group. The representatives said that they are optimistic about the investment environment in Yantai and will …

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习近平向巴基斯坦世界环境日主题活动致贺信
3 years, 6 months ago

习近平向巴基斯坦世界环境日主题活动致贺信

China Daily  

6月5日，国家主席习近平致信祝贺世界环境日主题活动在巴基斯坦伊斯兰堡举办。 广东省广州市海珠国家湿地公园。（图片来源：新华网） Noting that this year marks the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, Xi said the World Environment Day events held in Pakistan under the theme of ecosystem restoration are of great significance. 气候变化、生物多样性丧失、荒漠化加剧和极端天气频发，给人类生存和发展带来严峻挑战。世界是同舟共济的命运共同体。 The international community should work together with unprecedented ambition and action to strive for a fair and reasonable system of global environmental governance …

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习近平在“领导人气候峰会”上的讲话（双语全文）
3 years, 8 months ago

习近平在“领导人气候峰会”上的讲话（双语全文）

China Daily  

4月22日晚，应美国总统拜登邀请，国家主席习近平在北京以视频方式出席领导人气候峰会，并发表题为《共同构建人与自然生命共同体》的重要讲话。 4月22日晚，应美国总统拜登邀请，国家主席习近平在北京以视频方式出席领导人气候峰会，并发表题为《共同构建人与自然生命共同体》的重要讲话。新华社记者 李响 摄 以下为讲话双语全文： 共同构建人与自然生命共同体 For Man and Nature: Building a Community of Life Together ——在“领导人气候峰会”上的讲话 （2021年4月22日，北京） 中华人民共和国主席 习近平 Remarks by H.E. At the same time, they need to make concrete efforts to help developing countries strengthen the capacity and resilience against climate change, support them in financing, technology, and capacity building, and refrain from creating green trade barriers, …

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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: Bollywood Celebs with a Voice for the Environment
4 years, 3 months ago

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: Bollywood Celebs with a Voice for the Environment

News 18  

Since 1994, the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed around the globe on September 16. Dia Mirza UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for India Dia Mirza has actively participated in habitat preservation, wildlife protection and beach-cleaning initiatives. Bhumi Pednekar Nature lover, Bhumi Pednekar launched Climate Warrior, a social media initiative that follows the relentless efforts of …

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