Climate change is symptom of broader issue of ecological overshoot: William Ripple
The distinguished professor of ecology speaks about consequences of record-breaking temperatures and future climate impacts on humanity
Cameroon can set path to climate-resilient economy with prompt reforms: World Bank
Nearly 2 million people in Cameroon live in drought-affected areas
Health sector poorly equipped to prevent heat hazards & impacts of other extreme weather events, says WMO report
Less than 25% health ministries utilise climate information & services to monitor climate-sensitive health risks
Simply Put: Achieving net zero
Simply Put: The elephant in the room
The common but differentiated challenges of COVID-19 and climate change
Realities of managing 2 planet-wide crises to soon overwhelm utopian philosophy
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Equity should be a practical necessity, not a moral nicety
Richest 10 per cent population produces half of Earth’s fossil-fuel emissions
Invest $1.7 trillion in nature-based solutions to adapt to climate change: UNCCD report
The investment would give four times the return on investment, it said
Before the flood
India will ratify the Paris Agreement on October 2, says Prime Minister Modi
India’s move will bring Paris Agreement closer to entry into force this year
South Asia
Kidney stones tread north US
Climate anxiety deters 61% youth in Egypt from having children
Some 85% people globally agree that poor people will suffer the most from the impact of climate change
Blame climate change! UK heatwaves became 10 times more likely
Climate models are unable to keep up with actual observations & other climate change predictions may also be much more severe than previously …
Simultaneous heatwaves across 5 continents: What’s unfolding in front of us
DTE analyses data put out by climatologist & weather historian Maximiliano Herrera
Stockholm+50: Is science for just solutions
If science-policy interfaces are to deliver just and effective solutions to climate change, they must involve indigenous peoples and local communities
Assam reflects world’s protracted disaster-induced displacement
Latest report on global internal displacement shows disasters continue to displace more and people are living longer in relief camps
Climate change can affect malaria transmission patterns in Africa: Study
Much of the subsequent increase in malaria transmission could be realised by 2041-2070, according to the study
Ghana needs stronger laws for fishing
Fisherfolk blame big trawlers but they do not talk about the illegal trade they indulge in
Agriculture the biggest earner and biggest victim of climate change in Zambia
While droughts and floods have wreaked havoc on the sector, change in farming practices can bring about a better tomorrow
Africa lacks robust environmental health data
The impact of climate change on the spread of diseases in Africa is well established but there is little data available for action
Darjeeling tea faces climate risk
The West Bengal State Climate Action Plan expressed concern over reduced productivity of Darjeeling tea due to increase in extended drought periods
COP27: The need for “New Collective Quantified Goal” in Climate Finance
Global South is spending five times more on debt repayments than on addressing the climate crisis's impacts
Global health systems receive only 4.9% international funds to adapt to climate change: Study
Funds required in early warnings, climate-resilient health infrastructure, say researchers
Climate change will pose greater threat to global security by 2030: Military experts
Forced displacement and scale of natural disasters is likely to increase by 2040, according to survey report