Gauging economic consensus on climate change
The authors conducted a large-sample global survey on climate economics, which we sent to all economists who have published climate-related research in the field’s highest-ranked academic journals; 738
Climate Economics
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Developed world must honour climate commitments: India
India today asked the developed world to 'walk the talk' and honour its pre-2020 commitments in the fight against climate change and joined Brazil, China and South Africa in seeking a clear roadmap in
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Climate Summit: Developed nations must leave room for developing countries, says Modi
By 2030 India will produce 40 per cent of its energy by non fossil fuels, says Modi Paris: Developed nations must leave enough room for developing countries to grow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
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World Bank sets USD 16 bn plan for climate fight in Africa
Washington: The World Bank announced today a plan to help Africa weather climate shocks that requires USD 16.1 billion in financing through 2020. The goal is to raise the money from several development
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Paris foretold and forewarned
What will happen at the Paris climate change conference of parties? This December, as leaders gather at the 21st annual congregation to resolve the global crisis, the world has changed somewhat. There
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Global non-linear effect of temperature on economic production
<p>Growing evidence demonstrates that climatic conditions can have a profound impact on the functioning of modern human societies, but effects on economic activity appear inconsistent. Fundamental productive
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Australia is ‘free to choose’ economic growth and falling environmental pressures
<p>Over two centuries of economic growth have put undeniable pressure on the ecological systems that underpin human well-being. While it is agreed that these pressures are increasing, views divide on how
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Wall Street wakes up: Sustainable investment and finance going mainstream
<p>The pens slipped easily across the paper, about every eight minutes. At regular intervals, Heads of State entered the innermost sanctum and solemnly signed their names, committing their nations to the
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Developing countries irked by report saying climate change funds delivered
OECD report says $62 bn given in 2014-15; developing nations allege creative accounting and green-washing Developing countries irked by report saying climate change funds delivered A recent report
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Climate change can slam global economy, says report
Climate change could cause 10 times as much damage to the global economy as previously estimated, slashing output as much as 23 per cent by the end of the century, a new research paper from Stanford and
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‘Neither ambitious nor equitable’: Indian think tank on US climate action plan
At the time when India is asking rich nations to look at their lifestyle and excessive consumption pattern to reduce their carbon footprints, an Indian green think tank - the Centre for Science and Environment