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

Please don’t preach Mr Kerry, act at home

US secretary of state John Kerry has a 'one solar panel, one bulb' solution for India’s energy challenge, and is no different from his …

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

Who to blame for July Europe floods? Human-induced climate change

Rainfall events in western Europe now 9 times more likely to happen

IPCC AR6: Science has spoken now climate actions must follow, Sunita Narain

The future is here and it should worry us enormously

Embankments, seawalls may increase inundation, costs: New study

Shoreline armouring can increase damages by $723 million for a single flood event

The Mediterranean is warming three times more than the oceans: Study

The warming is twice as fast in inland and high areas

Take heart from what’s unfolded at CoP26 in Glasgow — the world can still hold global heating to 1.5℃

The ten days of the talks so far have yielded new binding commitments

Simply put: Kicking away net zero goalpost at CoP26

Simply Put: Achieving net zero

Simply Put: The elephant in the room