Here’s how much carbon budget is estimated to be exhausted by 2030
A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate
Atlantic collapse: Q&A with scientists behind controversial study predicting a colder Europe
Physicist Peter Ditlevsen and his sister, the statistician Susanne Ditlevsen, on findings that have stirred controversy in some quarters
The Anthropocene: Looking back to move forward
2023 will be a significant year for humanity. Scientists will vote to define the Anthropocene as the new geological epoch
Flooding in Nigeria is on the rise – good forecasts, drains and risk maps are urgently needed
As the 2023 flooding approaches, it is important for federal government and state agencies to work in coordination
This fish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change
Findings demonstrate how marine life can sustain in sub-zero temperatures using their unique adaptation mechanisms
Extreme heat exposure worsens child malnutrition in Africa: Study
If the average global temperature rises by 2°C, the effect of heat exposure on stunting would double
Sea level rose 3.1 mm each year between 1993 and 2020: Report
Warming ocean waters have caused many marine species to move towards cooler waters, leading to introduction of non-native and invasive …
There will be a serious increase in lawsuits against fossil fuel companies in the coming years
So far, around 1,500 climate-related lawsuits have been brought before courts around the world
Atmospheric CO2 levels may rise 50% higher than pre-industrial levels: Recent estimates
Atmospheric CO2 levels exceeded 417 parts per million (ppm) for several days in February and March 2021 — way above the pre-industrial …
Better governance needed to fix water crisis in Himalayan towns: Study
Five Indian Himalayan towns were facing increased water insecurity, according to study by ICIMOD
Resource literacy of the poor
We must invest in economies of poor, build capacities so they can withstand & overcome calamity
Emergency in Russian archipelago due to polar bears
The bears, which migrate seasonally from South to North in the area, have been attracted by dustbins in the human settlement, say experts
'Central European trees more prone to frost damage due to global warming'
Study says late spring frosts affect growth and reproduction of plants, and result in economic losses
Ghana needs stronger laws for fishing
Fisherfolk blame big trawlers but they do not talk about the illegal trade they indulge in
India has warmed rapidly in the past 70 years: study
Global warming is manifesting itself over parts of India in the maximum temperatures observed during the warm pre-monsoon period
India has been getting warmer continuously, consistently and rapidly
A new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment has indicated that India is warming at a much faster rate than thought previously
Cholera cases reported in India this summer
Situation similar across the globe as experts predict a spurt in disease due to climate change
Climate scientists say human link evident in extreme weather events
Unprecedented 2016 California drought, the 2011 US heat wave and 2010 Pakistan flood belong to a most worrying series of extremes
Global warming in past caused mammals to shrink, and it could happen again
Will today's animals have enough time to adapt to human-induced climate change that's happening fast?
Germany bans fracking indefinitely
The method of hydraulic fracking for extraction of shale gas has been controversial due to its environmental impacts
Global assets worth trillions of dollars at risk due to climate change
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to 2°C substantially reduces the value at risk
Rising sea level poses risk to green turtle habitation in Australia
Scientists have become concerned that only 10 per cent of eggs are producing turtles on Raine Island compared to 90 per cent elsewhere
Wood cuts
THE FUTURE OF WORLD FORESTS: THEIR USE AND CONSERVATION Edited by Kilaparti Ramakrishna and George M Woodwell Publisher: Natraj Publishers, …
Global warming causes extinction of species
Scientists warn a rise in temperature will reduce the habitable area in North America's mountains and cause a reduction in the number of mammal …
No taking cheap Colombian coal to Newcastle
John Major's Conservative government is learning the hard way that a free market economy alway works better anywhere but at home.