Victims of denial
The United States was hit by 10 hurricanes in a span of two months, even as their President fails to acknowledge the problems from changing …
Earth's rain belts may shift farther north, claims study
A redistribution of the Earth’s water belts could affect water availability for many across the world
Climate change to affect rice productivity, finds a new study
Elevated temperature was found to have a negative impact on rice productivity, even nullifying the positive effects of higher level of CO2 …
Rich nations unwilling to respect UNFCCC principles at Bonn talks
Different elements including means of implementation, equity and adaptation being interpreted against the spirit of UNFCCC by developed countries
Industry lobbyists deny GHG emission from meat production, blame small herders
Methane, the major GHG from livestock, remains in the atmosphere for only 10 years but traps 28 times more heat than CO2
After Great Barrier Reef, bleaching kills 70 per cent of Japan’s coral reef
Coral in the Sekisei lagoon in Okinawa has turned dark brown and is covered with algae, according to a government study
Hit by extreme winter, Mongolia stares at humanitarian crisis
Livestock deaths due to extreme cold are robbing herders of livelihood, causing mass migration to cities
Problems faced by the Bahima, a nomadic pastoral community of Uganda
Elizabeth Katushabe, a cattle keeper from Uganda, talks to Down To Earth about erratic weather patterns, which is affecting the cattle reared by …
Horn of Africa braces for hunger season
At present, about 12 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are in need of food assistance
COP22 summit kicks off with a message of collective responsibility
The COP22 President stresses on the need to strengthen the support mechanisms to tackle climate change among the developing and most vulnerable …
How aerosols lead to extreme rainfall
Aerosols play a crucial role in the formation of clouds. But now scientists are linking both extreme rainfall and drought to higher concentration …
African Drought Conference: leaders focus on risk mitigation measures
African countries were urged to move away from crisis management approach to risk management
Talks on Montreal Protocol amendment proposals begin
One of the major concerns in the discussion on fixing a baseline or freeze dates is the non-existence of data on HFCs by the developing countries
On the edge
By 2050, India will experience a temperature rise of 1-4°C and rainfall will increase by 9-16 per cent. This will have a detrimental effect …
Strengthening adaptation must to protect human health in face of climate change
During the Second Global Conference on Health & Climate, participants warned that without adequate mitigation and adaptation, climate change …
Unravelling the genetic secrets of the Symbiodinium algae
A team of researchers may have discovered the genetic secret behind what may allow certain species of algae living in corals to tolerate higher …
Dryland fisheries in Africa can punch in nutrition, end hunger
A report documents the resilience of fish resources to climatic variability in sub-Saharan Africa and the underestimation of fish and fisheries …
Experts discuss changing landscape of finance in agriculture at Bonn talks
There is a growing recognition of investing more in agriculture-related adaptation activities, they feel
Drought-ravaged Ethiopia
El Niño has caused massive crop failure, reduced livestock and pushed millions of people in Ethiopia into food insecurity
Ancient 'dead seas' offer a stark warning for our own near future
These dead zones, smaller-scale revivals of the primeval oceans that existed before complex life, appear to be caused by poor land management, …
Global South concerns genuine or 'obstructionist'?
A look at who left their shoes behind at Place de la Republique during the climate march ban in Paris
'People living in coastal regions likely to suffer from vector-borne diseases'
Besides taking a toll on human health, climate change gives rise to conflicts and migration
People in Sundarbans most susceptible to climate change
The Indo-Bangladesh deltaic region has been experiencing storm surges and cyclones over the past seven years
Climate change can cripple global economy
Private investors will lose $4.2 trillion to extreme weather events by 2100 if global warming is not arrested
India and the new climate deal: walking the talk on equity
Known for its adamant advocacy in the climate negotiations, India now has a chance to put its best foot forward and lead talks towards …