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150 million tonnes and counting: The carbon footprint of the Russia-Ukraine war
Fp Explainers •The total amount of emissions after 18 months of the Russia-Ukraine war is estimated to be 150 million tonnes of CO2, which is more than the annual emission of a highly developed country like Belgium
This Week in Explainers: Why Sam Manekshaw was one of India’s most bahadur soldiers
Fp Explainers •As Vicky Kaushal gets rave reviews for ‘Sam Bahadur’, here’s the true story of Sam Manekshaw, India’s first Field Marshal. We have more inspiring tales in our weekly roundup of explainers
In Graphics | What happens at COP28 in Dubai matters. Here's why
Fp Explainers •This year’s annual UN climate conference, COP28, is underway in Dubai. It assumes even more significance as the world feels the effects of climate change, driven by carbon emissions
PM Modi meets UAE Vice President, other world leaders on COP28 Summit sidelines
Fp Staff •Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and other world leaders on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit and held "meaningful conversations"
COP28 adopts loss & damage fund: Why is this a historic moment?
Fp Explainers •On Day 1 of COP28, leaders approved the loss and damage fund, pledging an estimated $475 million (Rs 3,960 crore). The endowment, years in the making, will help developing and poor nations that are vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change
Green Credits, Climate Financing… PM Modi's priorities at COP28 in Dubai
Fp Explainers •PM Modi is in Dubai for around 21 hours to attend the COP28 Summit. The PM is scheduled to address the opening session of the World Climate Action Summit, which will be attended by several world leaders. He will also launch a Green Credits initiative and hold seven bilateral meetings
What’s PM Modi’s agenda at COP28? What has been India’s role at past climate summits?
Fp Explainers •Modi will be in Dubai today for the COP28 Summit. Officials have said the PM will pitch the Global Biofuel Alliance, which will help in reducing the dependence on fossil fuels. India has become more assertive at the climate meet, as it realises the significance of climate change
Will Dubai benefit from hosting the COP28 Summit?
Fp Explainers •Rising rapidly from a creek-bound pearling village to a city associated with international glamour, Dubai has a long history of finding economic success amid the war-ravaged woes of the wider West Asia. The ruling family sees the United Nations COP28 Summit as another similar opportunity
FirstUp: PM at COP28, Telangana polls & more... Today in news
Fp Explainers •From PM Narendra Modi attending COP28 summit in Dubai to fierce battles for assembly in Telangana and NASA's solar storm warning, here's a look at stories which will make headlines today
Who is Sultan al-Jaber, UAE oil boss leading COP28?
Fp Explainers •A report that the UAE is planning to use upcoming COP28 climate talks to strike oil and gas deals has shone the spotlight on Sultan al-Jaber – its envoy and the man who will take the lead in Dubai. While Jaber’s supporters say he gets things done, critics of the energy giant ADNOC's CEP claim a co