Climate crisis: Expect more extreme heatwaves in near future
India witnessed a concurrent increase in meteorological droughts and heatwaves in various parts of the country over the last 60 years
Ease of doing business takes precedence over environmental and social concerns in project review process
The office memorandum has taken a very myopic view of any perceived delay in appraisal for environmental clearance
Environment ministry amendment gives coal thermal power stations full licence to pollute: CSE
The modified notification favours operation of old inefficient coal power stations, which can continue to run indefinitely on paying a nominal …
Can forest clearance grantees have their names added in record of rights, MoEF&CC asks states
The environment ministry on February 22 wrote to all states, seeking their views on the matter, according to documents
Antarctic ozone hole — one of the largest, deepest — closes
The annually occurring ozone hole over the Antarctic had rapidly grown from mid-August 2020 and peaked at around 24 mln sq km
Climate crisis: Uttarakhand may see forest fires round the year
It is winters but state forests are on fire. Experts say lack of soil moisture due to insufficent rainfall aided spread
A history of climate change negotiations for beginners: Then and now
China’s announcement of achieving net-zero by 2060 is a stepping stone in fight against climate change. But it means nothing until …
Too much fossil fuel output planned to cap global warming: UN report
Global production of coal, oil and gas should decline annually by 11%, 4%, and 3% to be consistent with the 1.5°C pathway, according to The …
Why climate change studies on rice production are important in Wayanad
Area under rice cultivation has been declining rapidly in north Kerala district between 2004-05 and 2018-19
Book Digest: Tales of tradition from Himalayas, cultural influences in COVID-19 world and more
Prospects of fossil-free future to politics of climate change, DTE tracks new books on environment and development from leading authors
Nitrous oxide human emissions increased 30% in 36 yrs: Report
43% of total emissions of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide, came from human sources, the report said
Book Digest: Following climate crisis in 10 minutes, corporate world’s fight against COVID-19 and more
Human security issues stemming from the pandemic to politics of housing, DTE tracks new, contemporary books on environment and development from …
CSE praises NTPC’s fly ash transfer move from its Rihand plant
Such steps, if replicated, can help address the issue of overabundance of fly ash piling up in major power-producing states of India
Climate change and water: First victims
Research is needed to understand the social dimensions of the affected because it has the potential to shift the trajectory of the climate change …
Govt's fast tracking of draft rules on antibiotic residues commendable
It will position India as a responsible nation tackling antimicrobial resistance, besides improving conditions in preventing the menace
Over 80% people felt climate change-induced heat in July 2023
Temperature records set on all continents in July, including areas in winter
Is the recent spate of building fires in India due to extreme heat? Yes, says expert
Overloading of air conditioners & transistors due to unprecendented power demand made matters worse in residential & public buildings …
Leverage scrappage investments for bigger gains
An important step forward. Needs firmer commitments on incentives for green recovery
Food prices are expected to rise more, and cost may be too heavy to bear for many
Climate crisis may undo last century’s achievement in curbing extreme hunger
Nord Stream spill is biggest methane leak ever, but minuscule compared to global release of the greenhouse gas: UNEP
Arresting methane release is crucial in combating climate change
Floods and fury: How multiple weather systems caused by climate change are at play
More than 80 people have died in Kerala and Uttarakhand floods
What to wear for a climate crisis
Fashion industry contributes up to 10% of global emissions — more than international aviation and shipping combined
Arctic Report Card 2023: Wildfires to melting sea ice, warmest summer on record had cascading impacts across Arctic
Time spent at fish camps is critical for many Alaska Indigenous cultures & kids are missing out on that experience
Assam floods affect 21,000; heavy rain forecast till June 19
Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Cachar and Kamrup districts in state affected by floods
Not-so-sweet climate impact: Heatwave in Bihar affecting litchi, mango harvest
Farmers increasing irrigation, harvesting before time to save from losses