What the new IPCC AR6 report means for Indian cities
The Sixth Assessment Report recognises compound extremes, multiple climate change drivers working together to maximise disaster impacts
Cyclone Yaas aftermath: Odisha farmers in a fix over sowing Kharif crop
At least 5,882 hectares of cultivable lands in five blocks of Balasore district affected by sea water
Human-induced climate change could increase ‘Medicanes’, say experts
Extra tropical storm ‘Ianos’ slammed into Greece recently, killing three people
Tropical storms Marco, Laura head for the Gulf of Mexico, spark Fujiwhara effect scare
Simultaneous formation of two storms in western Atlantic Ocean creates Fujiwhara effect scare, that happens when 2 hurricanes combine to form a …
Bengal most vulnerable to climate risk, flags India’s first assessment report
The Bay of Bengal region was struck by 41 severe cyclonic storms and 21 cyclonic storms in May between 1891 and 2018
DTE Ground Report: Gujarat’s coast from Kutch to Bhavnagar gears up to withstand Biporjoy landfall
Low-lying areas have been evacuated; commercial and naval establishments are on standby as Biporjoy nears
Earth sciences ministry made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on a few counts: Parliamentary report
Ministry has had a few misses in establishing District Agro-meteorological Field Units, which are responsible for preparing and disseminating agro-…
‘Climate change can triple flood damage by atmospheric rivers’
Climate scientist Tom Corringham talks to Down To Earth about bomb cyclones, atmospheric rivers and how global warming can …
Odisha authorities keep vigil though Cyclone Asani to skirt coast
Officials have established a control room and are monitoring the movements of the cyclone
In Odisha, regular cyclones push people to turn towards renewable energy
Lack of consumer awareness, timely approval of net metering applications and tax increase hinder further growth of solar in Odisha
2022 too short, too far: How the climate emergency hit us
Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022
Asani update: Cyclone to dissipate into sea after moving parallel to Andhra coast
Andhra Pradesh government assures all precautions taken in coastal districts; track of cyclone not unique, say experts
Cyclone Asani may not make landfall at all
Odisha to witness maximum impact; West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh likely to have rains
NHRC raps Mamata govt on silicosis rehabilitation
At least 250 people from Minakhan block in Sunderbans contracted the disease when they left home to work as labourers in stone and mineral …
Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts
A warmer Bay of Bengal is likely playing a role in increasing faster timescale depressions and reducing slower timescale depressions
DTE Ground Report: Kutch gears up as Cyclone Biporjoy nears coast
Power supply disrupted in remote parts of Kutch because of winds brought about by Biporjoy
Odisha’s vulnerable coast: Chilika fishers robbed of livelihood since Cyclone Fani opened new mouths
The delicate salinity gradient of the lake disrupted; locals claim Odisha government’s Chilika Development Authority (CDA) not …
3,026 people, 2 million ha crops: How 314 days of extreme weather events affected India in 2022
Highest number of people were killed in central India, largest crop area damaged in South Peninsula
‘Our vulnerabilities laid bare’: Least developed countries react to IPCC’s Working Group II report
Chair of LDC group urges rich countries to deliver on loss and damage and climate finance
Climate emergency: Extreme weather events in Australia to get more frequent, intense
Report says extreme heat, heavy rainfall and coastal inundation, fire weather and drought expected to get worse
Extreme weather events in India may be transporting more plastic litter into oceans, warn experts
Understanding source, distribution of plastics can help target priority areas to implement mitigation policies
US Pacific Northwest deluged with rain, snow due to ‘Bomb Cyclone’
Two people killed in greater Seattle; heavy rain and snow pound all major cities of California, Washington and Oregon, recently plagued with wildfires
Odisha’s fish stocks are depleting, courtesy warming seas; here’s how
Rampant catching of baby fish, migration routes changing thanks to climate impact coumpounding problems
COP27: Climate vulnerable countries, G7 launch plan for quick loss and damage funding
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Fiji, Senegal, Philippines and Ghana will be among the first countries to receive assistance from the Global …
Why Union Budget 2022-23 falls short in addressing gaps to build disaster resilience
The budgetary allocations under relief on account of natural calamities and MGNREGA have been decreased; this will affect the country in building …