Natural disasters force 26 million people into poverty each year: World Bank

The extreme natural disasters also cause a US$520-billion loss in annual consumption globally

First drought, then floods: is this an extreme weather event?

After an excruciating drought, several states of India have reported excess rainfall this monsoon. Climate change may have a role to play in …

Key weather phenomena to follow in 2016

From western disturbances to the monsoon, a look at possibilities of various weather phenomena in India

International weather agency warns of a stronger El Niño

The peak three-month average surface water temperature in the east-central tropical Pacific Ocean will exceed 2 degrees Celsius above normal

What IPCC says about India

It projects a fall in crop yields and rise in the impact of extreme weather events in India

Global environmental risks

Environmental risks are perceived to be the five most critical long-term threats to the world as well as the most potentially damaging to people …

Climate change increases the risk of extreme wildfires around Cape Town — but it can be addressed

Extreme wildfire events occur almost exclusively under extreme fire weather conditions

Cyclone Fani kills five in Odisha

The storm hit Puri with a speed of 175 km per hour

Climate change impact on agriculture leads to 1.5 per cent loss in India’s GDP

By 2030, rice and wheat are likely to see about 6-10 per cent decrease in yields

Analysing climate change in 2016

Last year was bad for our planet. Here’s a round-up of things that jeopardised us

Wealthy nations wrestle over seats on Loss and Damage Board, causing delays in fully operationalising Fund

If World Bank does not agree to the terms set at COP28, it could lead to further delays.

Climate change should be at centre of India's development policies

Beyond a certain temperate increase, our ecosystem and economy cannot adapt and, climate change is a clear and present danger

Assam floods: Why is Lakhimpur district always badly hit?

Dikorni river from Papuma Pare, Subansiri river from Lower Siang contribute majorly to flooding in the district  

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: Crop yields in Punjab will fall by up to 13% in next 30 years

A study by Punjab Agricultural University used rainfall & temperature data from 35 years to project the impact of climate change on 5 major …

2022 too short, too far: Data stories that show the true impact of climate change this year

Did you know that India experienced extreme weather events on 291 of the 334 days from beginning of year to November 30?

Climate change in Africa: 39% business affected by floods over the last year, shows survey

Drought second-most reported physical climate event, with agricultural companies worst hit  

Climate change & trafficking: ‘We have little understanding’

Down To Earth spoke with Christopher Richter from International Organisation for Migration to understand why the data gap exists

40 million more people experienced food insecurity in 2021 than 2020: Report

The report demonstrates the need for a greater prioritisation of smallholder agriculture as a frontline humanitarian response, according to FAO

Environmental crises pose biggest threats to global population over next decade: WEF Global Risks Report 2022

The pandemic has worsened several social and economic risks in the last two years, say experts

Disaster damage: 2021 sixth year with insured loss bill over $100 billion

India witnessed 2 of the world's 10 most financially devastating climate events in 2021

Odisha, Andamans most prepared to reach climate action SDG: Government  

The SDG Index and Dashboard brought out by the NITI Aayog also gauged India's preparedness for disasters, its saving of carbon dioxide, its share …

Uttarakhand cloudburst: urbanisation, warming continue to intensify the impact

Sunday's incident follows the trend of a steep rise in number of days with cloudburst-like events in the Himalayas from 2001 to 2013

Finally, a breakthrough on agriculture on the cards at Bonn

Draft document on agriculture stresses on assessment of risks, a differentiation of vulnerability and actions required based on farming systems …

Chennai to get flood warning system

Chennai has been witnessed multiple instances of flooding in recent years, with the most recent one killing at least 14