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Asia faced the most disasters in the world as 79 events associated with extreme weather, climate, and water-related hazards in 2023 affected over nine million people in the region, directly killing over 2,000 people, a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said. Over 80 per cent of the reported hydrometeorological hazards in Asia… Continue reading Asia worst hit by disasters in 2023, 79 extreme weather events killed over 2,000: WMO report
More than 70 per cent of the global workforce is exposed to risks linked to climate change that cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, the International Labour Organization said on Monday, adding governments would need to act as the numbers rise. Workers, especially the world’s poorest, are more vulnerable than the general population… Continue reading World’s workers increasingly at risk as climate changes, ILO says
IN A significant ruling, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”. “Article 48A of the Constitution provides that the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. Clause… Continue reading Right against adverse effects of climate change part of rights to life, equality: SC
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