Bitcoin mining unsustainable; climate damages comparable to beef, natural gas, crude oil: Study

In 2021, the total global damages of all coins mined exceed $3.7 billion  

Africa needs at least 9 times more climate finance to meet 2030 goals

Africa requires $277 billion annually to implement its Nationally Determined Contributions towards mitigating greenhouse gas emissions

Monsoon stretching longer, displacing more people in south Asia: Report

Disasters displaced some 61.4 million people in south Asia in 2010-2021, according to IDMC and ADB report

Climate change will hit us hard: 7 in 10 people express fear in WEF survey

Survey conducted by World Economic Forum and Ipsos across 34 countries throws up revealing findings about attitudes towards climate change

Pakistan floods: What role did climate change play?

Officials from the Pakistan Meteorological Department blamed climate change

Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report

The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere was 414.7 parts per million in 2021, which is 2.3 parts higher than in 2020, the report said

UN lays down guidelines to protect children displaced by climate change

Nearly 10 million children were displaced due to weather-related shocks in 2020 alone, according to UN reports

50 years since Stockholm conference: The summer lingers

That we still seek the Stockholm declaration’s ideals only shows how we need to up our game to prevent the planet’s environmental crisis

Why Bihar needs climate-smart agricultural practices

Bihar is highly vulnerable to hydro-meteorological natural disasters as it has both flood-prone and drought-prone areas

Climate disasters are becoming more frequent in west, central Asia than other regions: IMF

West and central Asia are hotspots for climate change due to their geographical setting, says new paper

Union Budget 2022-23: Good step forward but levers needed to make clean air, climate action more real

The spotlight on energy transition, climate action and electrification in the latest Union budget is encouraging; but needs committed strategy …

Indian agriculture: The route post-CoP 26

Strategies and pathways that can make Indian agriculture resilient and sustainable in a changing climate

CoP26: How India is paving the way towards climate action

India’s adaptation efforts have been shouldered through afforestation activities, wetland management, compensatory afforestation, etc

IN PHOTOS: Thousands throng Glasgow streets for climate justice

As CoP26 picks up in Glasgow, United Kingdom, there is a stir among young activists: Thousands took to the streets to register disappointment …

Glasgow CoP26: Climate finance pledges from rich nations are inadequate and time is running out

If developing countries do not receive financial assistance to reduce emissions, it is unlikely we will meet the commitment of the Paris …

Inheritance of loss: The young are restless to conserve the world, want to be heard in global forums

The young environmentalists are taking climate action into their own hands as “leaders are lost and planet damaged“

It is time to own up: Why ‘Anthropocene’ should matter

Disinclination to recognise impact of humans on the planet responsible for a fragile fight against climate change

Climate change is real & an emergency: 64% people voted so

People living in small island developing states showed highest support for climate action

Climate change adaptation: Cost to at least quadruple for developing countries in 3 decades

The current annual adaptation costs in developing countries are around $70 billion 

Biden winning US elections 2020 shows how clean air, climate inaction influence mandate

Joe Biden’s electoral victory proves that democracy can work for science and environmental justice, says Anumita Roychowdhury of CSE

A year of resistance: How youth protests shaped the discussion on climate change

Today’s youth saw themselves on the generational front lines of climate change, so they walked out of their schools to demand …

Climate Emergency CoP 25: Protesters thrown out of venue for opposing slow progress in talks

Protesters have repeatedly pointed out the disconnect between the reality of climate change and the slow pace of negotiations without any …

Climate Emergency CoP 25: Javadekar trumpets govt’s achievements in Madrid

The minister then ticked all boxes currently under negotiation in a business-as-usual manner without being much forthright

Of stances, tactics and country positions

Key players at the climate negotiations in Durban presented a preview of their tactics which they might adopt over the next 14 days.

Press conference of the delegation of the United States

All countries need to contribute. It is recognised that the emerging economies also need to take action.