There is no space for coal, warns UN climate chief
Christiana Figueres says Australia needs national consensus to avoid dangerous climate change
US senators introduce bipartisan bill to tackle ‘super pollutants’
A Democrat and a Republican senator have together proposed legislation to cut short-lived pollutants like black carbon, methane and HFCs
Climate change impacts on Africa to be substantially greater than rest of the world
Sea-level rise, food scarcity are major worries; even after strong adaptation efforts there will be further loss and damage in the continent, …
Three African regions at high risk from climate change
Uncertainties in assessing climate change impacts and lack of data is a cause of worry for experts
Simply Put: The Warning
As hundreds die from heat during the Hajj, recent study had warned of escalating climate-related health risks in Makkah
Average dry temperatures in Makkah escalated by 0.4°C per decade, over a 40-year period, as per the Saudi study
Three practical ways to address climate anxiety
Traditional treatments for anxiety might reduce distress for individuals, but do nothing to address the climate emergency
Get the Heat Index right: an important first step to protect people from heatwaves
As temperature records are broken at breakneck speed, the old ways of protecting our communities are no longer adequate; it is time to strengthen …
DTE analysis: 70% districts in India reported 40°C at least once in last two months
Hingoli, Washim and Akola districts in Maharashtra had the highest number of days with maximum temperature above 40°C
Nagaland’s first potato festival is embracing tradition amid climate challenges
The festival underscored the importance of sustainable, locally sourced produce, reflecting a community deeply committed to preserving its …
Cyclone Remal to make landfall on May 26 evening, may cause floods in Northeast
Northeast India is currently reeling under dry conditions, which could flip to floods in a matter of days
Weather-related disasters continue to displace more than conflict and violence
Internal displacement due to weather-related disasters relatively dipped in 2023 as La Nina ended and El Nino set in
May Day: Excessive heat putting workers at risk
More than 70% of workers worldwide are at risk of exposure to excessive heat, posing significant threats to their safety, health
On Earth Day 2024, India should seriously consider fortifying its health system against climate-induced challenges
The escalating impact of climate change on public health and India’s diverse and vulnerable population magnifies the stakes for urgent action
Hokkaido, Japan’s ‘Garden of the Gods’, is warming
Sapporo, its main city, registered 26°C on April 15, the earliest such record in a given year
Extreme heat affects Indian women more than men, says new study
As we talk more about climate change, the question of climate justice and equity will take centre stage
Watch: What does summer of 2024 have in store for India? Heatwaves, rising temperatures, says IMD
The warning for hot temperatures and heatwaves comes at a time when the El Nino event in the equatorial Pacific Ocean is in its waning phase
Simply Put: Endangered species
The Mediterranean is warming three times more than the oceans: Study
The warming is twice as fast in inland and high areas
Shadow of storms
The fact is that storms of 2018 hold a mirror to our future
Pakistani city may have experienced “highest-ever” April temperature measured on Earth
Nawabshah, in Sindh, registered a sweltering 50.2 degree Celsius on April 30
Climate change affects nature’s dinner time: study
Moving out of nature's timing can mess up the food chain
Indian scientists study dust holes that dot the Himalayas for the first time
These holes could not only hasten glacial melt but also host unique ecosystems
Northern Hemisphere just recorded its hottest summer
The five warmest summers ever recorded have occurred in the past five years
Invest $1.7 trillion in nature-based solutions to adapt to climate change: UNCCD report
The investment would give four times the return on investment, it said