Extreme floods to increase economic loss 166 times in coastal megacities: IPCC

These cities with over 10 million populations, including Mumbai, are likely to lose at least $1 trillion annually by 2050, finds the report

Sea level may rise 1.1 metre by 2100: IPCC

This is likely to have a direct impact on the lives of 680 million people living in low-lying coastal zones, according to the report  

Climate vulnerability maps developed for Himalayan states

Vulnerability to climate change varies from state to state and district to district, it also depends on various socio-economic factors

Will current INDCs prevent global temperature rise by more than 2°C?

The INDCs submitted to the UNFCCC are grossly inadequate to prevent catastrophic global warming, finds an analysis done by Delhi-based non-profit …

Bonn climate talks off to an explosive start

As opposed to negotiating with developed countries, day 1 seemed to be all about developing countries versus the co-chairs  

Climate change and malaria

Though there is no evidence showing inter-annual variation in malaria transmission intensities and climatic determinants in the Northeast because …

Bangladesh releases Climate Change Outlook

Government says the report will help it take measures to tackle environmental degradation

The chronicles of Sundarbans

Stories of daily battle for survival of people in the world’s largest delta

General Elections 2024: Elections in the time of heatwaves

The Election Commission of India has made preparations to ensure voter safety and accessibility amid the prediction of blistering heatwaves

When polar bears hunt snow geese, hunger justifies the means

The adaptations that polar bears will have to make to meet the challenges brought about by climate change are numerous and unpredictable

Venomous snakes could start migrating in large numbers if we hit 5°C warming

Global measures to strengthen science, research and conservation policies are needed

DTE Coverage: WMO State of the Global Climate 2023 Report

Last year broke all records; DTE deconstructs document's main points

Betel cultivation is in danger due to climate change

Losses in betel cultivation have reached such an extent in the last few decades that most farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s Mahoba have given …

Simply Put: Neoliberalism and extreme weather

Simply Put: Bleak future for Hindu Kush Himalayas

Simply Put: All talk, no walk

Simply Put: Climate reparations

60 days in Iceberg Alley, drilling for marine sediment to decipher Earth’s climate 3 million years ago

Sediment layers are like a library of the Antarctic’s past environment

Simply Put: Highway to climate hell

Simply Put: Noah’s Ark 2.0

Simply Put: Death of Irony

What are Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)? Why do we need to pay attention to them?

Some of the most catastrophic floods in the Hindu Kush Himalayas have been caused by glacial lake outburst events. The last recorded GLOF event …

COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health signed by 123 nations, $1 billion in financing announced

Declaration will only be considered a success if health comes to the front and centre while discussing fossil fuels or financing, experts tell DTE

COP28 Declaration on climate change and health a landmark move

This first ever move to commit action and finance to combat the health impact of climate change can empower and accelerate mitigation and …

Methane: Oil firms downplay greenhouse gas’ emissions, finds DTE analysis

While major oil and gas companies are reporting reduced methane, they are also actively exploring new oil wells and increasing production