Drought affects livestock economy of African countries

Ethiopia is among the worst affected with more than half a million livestock dying due to drought conditions

The little-known aspects of above normal monsoon forecast

A look at the changing methodology of long-term monsoon forecasting and what it means for drought in reality 

Coral bleaching comes to the Great Barrier Reef as record-breaking global temperatures continue

Rapidly warming ocean temperatures present a serious threat to coral reefs, the world’s most biologically diverse ecosystems

El Niño to hit Australia later this year, says Bureau of Meteorology

The phenomenon is associated with below-average winter and spring rainfall in eastern Australia, and above-average daytime temperatures over the …

Tantrums of the "Christ Child"

A weather event which Peruvians once regarded as a boon is now recognised as causing terrible global disasters

Epidemic at hand

Thanks to El Nio, east and central Africa is reeling under a deadly onslaught of killer diseases

Marking time

El Nio, the warm ocean current in the South Pacific can do the incredible, it can slow down the rotation of the Earth

Joint venture

Southeast Asian nations ink pact that transcends borders to tackle haze pollution caused by land and forest fires

Chasing the monsoon 2023: India to have below-average rainfall, analysis suggests

The highest anomaly or difference in rainfall can be expected in Uttarakhand, followed by Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

La Nina is back; what does that mean for Africa, Asia

The Horn of Africa could see below average rainfall; East Africa will see drier than usual conditions

Over 80% people felt climate change-induced heat in July 2023

Temperature records set on all continents in July, including areas in winter

Why did eastern India receive heavy rainfall on March 20? A cocktail of weather systems is the answer

The India Meteorological Department had listed 5 different weather systems that were active over mainland India on March 20; there was also an …

COP27 diary (November 11): Rich countries seek to delay and prolong discussions on loss and damage

A round-up of what went on at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit

Monsoon advances, but in deficit

Reasons for delay: Weak El Nino conditions, very severe Cyclone Vayu

THE TEMPEST

Hurricane Mitch leaves Nicaragua and Honduras devastated, and over 10, 000 dead

BRAZIL

Corals in trouble

Massive coral bleaching strikes Great Barrier Reef

Blowing hot, blowing swiftly

Global warming could result in sudden disastrous climate changes

What will an El Nino bring next to India?

India’s vital monsoon rains can be disrupted by an El Nino which is a major concern for crop production

England may be set to flood at the end of winter — here’s why

Driven by a La Niña event, exacerbated by urban development in areas prone to flooding and the impacts of climate change, the effects …

Climate dystopia: As debate continues over COP27 outcomes, a world upside down is not far off

Down To Earth analysed various climate change-related datasets and before negotiations begin for next year, mapped various future scenarios going …

COP27 was a win for the loss and damage cause; here is what transpired and the road ahead

Sharm El-Sheikh has established a loss and damage fund; but there is no guarantee that the fund that takes shape eventually will even remotely …

COP27: Cover decision text makes no mention of all fossil fuels; India displeased

It has been suggested that the Egypt Presidency could be blocking the inclusion of fossil fuel in the text since Egypt is its largest producer …

Equity, unabated coal phasedown in first draft of COP27 ‘Cover Decision’; other elements missing

Details are scant on the loss and damage fund demanded by G77, and there is no mention of the need to wean off fossil fuels, a crucial aspect of …

COP27: India’s updated NDCs insufficient for cutting emissions, shows report

Indian government plans to add more coal capacity and increase fossil gas in the energy mix, study says