Climate change can affect malaria transmission patterns in Africa: Study
Much of the subsequent increase in malaria transmission could be realised by 2041-2070, according to the study
Climate change action could set off a copper mining boom: How Zambia can make the most of it
The country has substantial reserves of copper and cobalt, critical metals for the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy
COP27: The need for “New Collective Quantified Goal” in Climate Finance
Global South is spending five times more on debt repayments than on addressing the climate crisis's impacts
Here’s how much carbon budget is estimated to be exhausted by 2030
A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate
Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet — how close are they?
Small patches of the Amazon and northern forests might tip and transition to a savannah-like state first, bypassing a more catastrophic …
‘Europe will witness more extreme megadroughts in the years ahead’
Down To Earth speaks to climate historian Christian Pfister from the University of Berne about Europe’s tryst with drought this year, in …
Thwaites ‘doomsday glacier’ can lose ice faster in coming years, coastal areas at risk: Study
Rapid retreat of the glacier may raise global sea levels by 3-10 feet
How understanding genes can help scientists adapt trees to climate change
Climate change can transform the time when trees sprout leaves; understanding plant’s genes can help tide over the problem
Atmospheric CO2 levels may rise 50% higher than pre-industrial levels: Recent estimates
Atmospheric CO2 levels exceeded 417 parts per million (ppm) for several days in February and March 2021 — way above the pre-industrial …
Climate change, conflict: What is fuelling the Lake Chad crisis
Climate change, religious conlficts and economic crisis have taken toll on people and environment
Earth’s magnetic field broke down 42,000 years ago and caused massive sudden climate change
The ozone layer was destroyed, electrical storms raged across the tropics, solar winds generated spectacular light shows, Arctic air poured …
Mocha: Cyclone intensification may not be very high since it will be formed in heart of the Bay, say experts
Experts are treading cautiously about path Mocha will take; it depends on storm’s recurve, they say
India sees hottest February since 1901
Average maximum temperature was 29.54 degrees Celsius, sets precedent for a blistering summer
Cyclone Biporjoy likely to make landfall in Gujarat; what is unusual about it?
Biporjoy is unusual because most models could not predict that it would intensify into an extremely severe cyclonic storm
All talk, no walk: G7 fail to inspire ambitious climate action
G7’s request for a common net zero deadline from other major economies seriously undermines equity considerations & shifts …
How small family farms are adapting to climate change in Brazil
Agroecology offers a production strategy that enables small farmers in northeastern Brazil’s semi-arid region to survive through droughts
Blue-sky thinking: Net-zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy
Only battery, hydrogen electric options significantly reduce non-CO₂ climate impacts such as oxides of nitrogen, soot particles, oxidised …
Will only accept transformative policies to tackle climate crisis: USCAN
US Climate Action Network executive director writes before the elections are called on what lies ahead
Five African countries among top 20 highest contributors to plastic marine debris in the world
Plastic debris in oceans is a potential threat to Africa's food security, economic development, marine ecosystems and establishment of a vibrant …
Darjeeling tea faces climate risk
The West Bengal State Climate Action Plan expressed concern over reduced productivity of Darjeeling tea due to increase in extended drought periods
Scientists confirm massive retreat of Pindari glacier
Indian scientists have confirmed and tracked the retreat—over 3kms—of an important Himalayan glacier, attributing it to climate change,…
India has warmed rapidly in the past 70 years: study
Global warming is manifesting itself over parts of India in the maximum temperatures observed during the warm pre-monsoon period
The race is on to decarbonize the 50,000-plus ships that carry our stuff around the world
International shipping produces as much CO2 as aircraft. Here’s what we can do about that
‘Nigeria’s economic productivity to go down by 2020’
Two reports reveal that the African powerhouse’s productivity could decline by 11 per cent due to climate change’s impact on its …
Climate change is destroying women’s lives in Alwar
A host of climate change-related problems bedevil the district’s women and girls, unlike men and boys