A quick guide to climate change jargon: What experts mean by mitigation, carbon neutral and 6 other key terms
Here’s a guide that may help you to follow the news about climate change ahead of CoP26 starting October 31
Commitment phobia: World still not ready to do enough to cut GHG emissions
New national climate pledges combined with other mitigation measures put the world on track for a global temperature rise of 2.7°C by the end …
Climate crisis: Heads of least developed countries call for equitable action ahead of COP26
Climate finance, focus on adaptation and enhanced climate ambition are among key priorities laid out by representatives of 46 LDCs for COP 26&…
Atoll nations at immediate risk of climate change
Made up of ring shaped group of coral reefs, islands or a series of islets, these nations are the first to face rising sea-levels and extreme …
By 2050, climate change may threaten human existence
Report flags that scientific predictions till now have underestimated the severity of the crisis, and says the world is on path to 3 degree …
World to need 10 bln-plus more cooling machines: Report
Energy-efficient cooling can help avoid the equivalent 460 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere
COP27: African countries launch ‘game-changing’ carbon credits initiative
Target to provide 300 million carbon credits every year by 2030
New IPCC report will strengthen science on links between biodiversity loss, climate change: UNEP
The report, which is in the final stages of production, will be released February 28
Rising to the climate call: How to tackle the impact
A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate
Africa Climate Summit: Youth and children demand climate justice, call for action now
Africa Youth Climate Assembly emphasises need for collaborative and immediate action in a declaration, reflects urgency echoed in …
African cities and climate change: The real debate is who should pay to fix the problem
Re-balancing the carbon equation so African cities urbanise sustainably requires immediate and major investments in infrastructure
Are we on track to meet Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C warming towards 2100?
The 5-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement is upon us on December 12, 2020, and it is time to take stock how we are faring
Small country, big example
St. Lucia shows the way at a meeting of politicians and NGOs that was sponsored by the Global Commons Institute, GLOBE, CSE, Climate Network …
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
COP27: Act here and now on loss and damage facility, climate-vulnerable nations tell rich ones
European Union softens stance on loss and damage facility, albeit with a caveat
Who to blame for July Europe floods? Human-induced climate change
Rainfall events in western Europe now 9 times more likely to happen
The Mediterranean is warming three times more than the oceans: Study
The warming is twice as fast in inland and high areas
Climate change-driven sea-level rise could increase arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh: Study
India, too, suffers from a high burden, with Bihar showing an upsurge in cases affected by arsenic poisoning
Extreme cold still happens in a warming world – in fact climate instability may be disrupting the polar vortex
While the world can expect fewer of severe cold events in the future, many regions need to remain prepared for exceptional cold when it does occur