Andean Glacier and Water Atlas warns of ‘significant reduction in glacier mass’
UNESCO project highlights impact of shrinking glaciers on water availability and threat to water security for millions of people
गांधी जयंती पर विशेष: पर्यावरण बचाने के लिए एकमात्र विकल्प है गांधी की राह
पर्यावरण और इससे जुड़ी चिंताएं आज के समय जितनी उग्र रूप में नहीं थीं, लेकिन गांधी ही थे, जिन्होंने भविष्य की चिंताओं को भांपते ...
ग्लोबल वार्मिंग में भारत का योगदान बहुत कम: पीएम
संयुक्त राष्ट्र जनरल असेंबली को संबोधित करते हुए प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने पर्यावरण के प्रति भारत की प्रतिबद्धता दोहराई
Trump Administration files notice to withdraw from Paris agreement
The notice has no legal weight and does not begin the process of departure from the landmark climate agreement
Global science funding must be redesigned to succeed on SDGs, say experts
Existing science design, funding and practice fail to address complex global issues, they pointed out
October rainfall: Should the monsoon period in India be redefined?
IMD stops recording monsoon data after September 30, classifies October showers as ‘post-monsoon rainfall’
A third draft, still undecided; CoP 26 might not deliver what is expected
Unabated coal and fossil fuel subsidies are still in the text; ‘just transition’ added and minor adjustments to loss and damage
Déjà vu: Will Chennai see a repeat of 2015 deluge?
Chennai received 215 mm rainfall November 7, the second-highest 24-hour rainfall during the decade
United in Science: New UN report highlights climate emergency
A report released recently by the UN, ‘United in Science’ collates the latest climate knowledge and makes for alarming reading
Carbon storage hub along US Gulf Coast can reduce emissions viably: Study
A high concentration of power generation industries exist in Texas and Louisiana, making it a good spot to build up a carbon storage hub
Will May witness severe cyclones?
A cyclone-free April raises the prospect of severe cyclones in the coming month, the last phase of the pre-monsoon cyclone season
Planet greening negated global warming, show NASA maps
Since 2000, at least 30% of areas with more leaf coverage were cooled by it, the research noted
Climate Emergency CoP 25: We have reached the edge — FULL COVER STORY
The world needs to give up carbon by 2050. Are we on track? Read Down To Earth's full cover package published ahead of the Madrid gig
C40 Cities: 14 cities drive sustainable diet plan
The food we eat was responsible for nearly 13 per cent of the total emissions in 2017 and this is expected to increase 38% by 2050
Climate extremes, population rise to cause water, food scarcity in Upper Nile: Study
While the region is expected to receive heavy rainfall, it will be too slow to result in significant changes in runoff demand, researchers said
Trees likely to absorb CO2 only till 2100: Study
Continued dependence on fossil fuels and rapid deforestation have limited their level absorption
Warming planet may drive return of ‘medieval megadroughts’ in US
Rapid increase in aridity and sea surface temperatures around the globe because of human-activities may lead to severe droughts
मौसम की मार झेल रहे हैं भारत के लोग, जानें कहां कितनी हुई मौतें
जलवायु परिवर्तन भारत में जानमाल को भारी नुकसान पहुंचा रहा है। लगभग सभी राज्य इसकी चपेट में हैं।
Will India’s farmers face another scanty monsoon this year?
Private weather forecaster Skymet Weather predicts ‘below normal’ monsoon on the heels of major international weather agencies …
India’s emission targets most ambitious among G20 nations
While India’s greenhouse gas emissions have doubled in last 25 years, they are still below the G20 average, says a climate change study
Study finds link between melting ice in Arctic and tornadoes in the US
Melting of Arctic ice might be altering the paths of certain high speed winds in the region called jet streams, also associated with tornadoes in …
El Niño did not influence global climate in 2017, but still anomalies are sobering
In 2017, carbon dioxide concentration at Earth’s surface was 405 ppm—greater than the 2016 level
Nilgiri Tahr to face drastic habitat loss due to climate change
One Tiger Reserve and three wildlife sanctuaries will become unsuitable for the wild mountain ungulate in the future due to climate change
How draft guidelines dilute economic, environmental responsibilities of businesses
Draft guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economical Responsibilities of Business water down specific recommendations on accountability of …
US homes, businesses worth $1 trillion at flood risk
Climate change is making sea levels rise, which is putting 2.5 million properties along the coast at a risk of chronic flooding