Chasing the monsoon: 81% of India rain-starved; here’s how it differs from last year
In 2022, 13 subdivisions had reported ‘large deficient’ rainfall compared to 18 this year
High road to Dubai COP28: The Bonn meet is to end soon; but there is no decision yet about Global Goal on Adaptation
The GGA is being framed as a global target for countries and communities to aspire and take guidance from, something which is proving …
Biporjoy: Arabian Sea cyclone will delay monsoon arrival, say experts
If a cyclone is moving away from the mainland, it is driving the moisture away. But if it is progressing towards the coast, it could enhance monsoon
Southwest monsoon progresses after stalling for 12 days
Experts Down To Earth spoke to suspect the stalling is connected with Typhoon Mawar, which has rapidly intensified in the Pacific Ocean
India’s hill states need sustainable cooling solutions to beat warming
If the electricity demand is not fulfilled via cleaner energy sources, this could lift the emission curve
Likelihood of warming El Nino this year increasing: WMO
There are 60% chances of a transition from ENSO-neutral to El Nino phase during May-July and the likelihood increases gradually: WMO update
A looming El Nino may bring more heatwaves in India
In total, 13 Indian states and 1 Union territory saw heatwaves since March 3, with West Bengal recording the highest
El Nino on its way, will likely impact monsoon: Experts
It could also cause heatwaves and droughts in India, South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, the Pacific Islands
Azerbaijan, Tajikistan reach malaria-free milestone
In Tajikistan and Azerbaijan, the last cases of regional spread of Plasmodium vivax malaria were discovered in 2012 and 2014
Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India
Global warming, weak western disturbances and strong subtropical jet stream are to be blamed, say experts
Scientists discover intense heatwaves at the bottom of the ocean
These heatwaves have dramatically impacted the health of ocean ecosystems around the globe
Managing microclimates — a ‘third way’ to combat climate change
Effective microclimate management has the potential to reduce temperatures by 1.5-2 degrees Celsius
How much do industrial aerosols contribute to global cooling? New study offers clues
A higher abundance of sulphate aerosols in the preindustrial atmosphere means anthropogenic sulphate has a relatively small cooling effect
Davos 2023: Natural disasters, extreme weather second-most severe global risk in short term, says WEF report
‘Failure to mitigate climate change’ and ‘failure of climate change adaptation’ are world’s top two most severe …
Skiing in the Alps faces a bleak future thanks to climate change
Saving the winter economy in alpine resorts will prove very challenging. Skiing won’t disappear overnight but it will find itself operating …
Climate effect: Airborne pollen in United States may go up by 2050
Pollen season will start earlier and last longer throughout the US, simulations by researchers show
Over 60% of Indian firms can identify, manage climate-related market risks, finds study
Climate risk to businesses discussed by 82% per cent of company boards, but many lack tools to handle
It will be a warmer winter for north India, colder for south, says IMD
December will be dry as IMD has forecast below normal rainfall for most of India during the month
Stripping carbon from the atmosphere might be needed to avoid dangerous warming — but it remains a deeply uncertain prospect
Proponents argue carbon removal is required at a massive scale to avoid dangerous warming
Why every degree counts now
A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate
End fossil fuels: Climate group calls for global occupation of schools & universities
Can no longer pretend normality is fine, claims group; announces protest days after global climate strike
‘Developed countries need to double funding to Africa for adaptation to climate change’
Summit discussed Africa's COP 27 agenda; Calls for flowing funds to continent's Adaptation Acceleration Program
Did climate change trigger US’s worst West Nile virus outbreak?
Wetter-than-average monsoon potentially facilitated a boom in mosquito population, which spread the virus
Portion of NCC airstrip in Kerala’s Idukki caves in amid heavy rain
Airstrip has been facing stiff opposition from state forest department and environmentalists, as it is located hardly 500 metres from the periyar …
Climate change is real: Strong cyclones to reduce in Bay of Bengal, rise in Arabian Sea by 2050, says study
Globally, the risk of strong tropical cyclones is expected to become more than double by 2050, according to the study