Global warming caused over a third of heat-related deaths between 1991 and 2018: Study
The highest percentage of heat-related deaths caused by human-induced climate change (more than 50%) were in Iran, Kuwait, the Philippines, …
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
After US, rising sea level may soon gobble up an entire island in Canada
Land bigger than 300 football fields has been swallowed by the sea within the span of a few generations
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
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
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
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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 …
Carbon dioxide emissions in the United States spiked in 2018: study
Emissions surged because of more use of air travel, freight transport by road, burning of fuel oil in winter and increase in the number of …
Just what exactly is a polar vortex?
While the weather phenomenon has acquired currency in international media in the last 2 decades, it is much older than is thought
'Developed countries reduced emissions by 13% in 26 years'
COP24: UNFCCC report says financial support provided by the developed countries to the developing ones also saw increase
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
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
US scraps CO2 monitoring programme that doesn’t cost more than a battle tank
NASA's Carbon Monitoring System provides data on greenhouse gas emissions and carbon stocks to help countries evaluate their progress towards …
Norway, Unilever setting up $400-million fund for ‘resilient socioeconomic development’
Under the UN Climate Resilience Initiative, public and private partners are coming together to help countries and communities anticipate and …
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