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 …

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

Report: 200 environmental activists murdered in 2021

Fourteen Indians among the 200; Over 1,700 green activists killed globally from 2012-2021

Wetlands are key for accurate greenhouse gas measurements in the Arctic: study

Researchers found that between 2006 and 2015, tundra wetlands in Western Russia had remained hotspots of carbon and methane emissions in the region

The Kerala deluge: Global warming’s latest act

The global community has a responsibility not to let Kerala sink as it is reeling under the onslaught of global warming in the creation of which …

Climate change and wildfires – how do we know if there is a link?

Global warming does not cause wildfires. Rather, global warming exacerbates the conditions and raises the risk of wildfire

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

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

The carbon footprint of tourism is about four times larger than previously thought, according to a world-first study published in …

The race is on to decarbonize the 50,000-plus ships that carry our stuff around the world

International shipping produces as much CO2 as aircraft. Here’s what we can do about that

Ethiopia, Sudan to experience drier than normal conditions

Some parts of the Greater Horn of Africa will have above-normal rainfall in the next three months

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

Course correction: Experts point out gaps in Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Letter from scientists, ecologists come at a time when it has become evident that China is dragging its feet on locking a decision

The price the planet pays for our food

Consumption of agrifood products is projected to more than double through 2050 from 2009 levels

Developing economies risk exclusion as ‘age of AI’ dawns

Artificial intelligence is set to be a multi-trillion dollar industry by 2030, but developing economies risk falling behind unless changes are …

UN to boost humanitarian aid for Ukraine, form global crisis response group

Providing relief in captured cities is becoming riskier by the day as Russia widens its attack, says Antonio Guterres

It is a global recession with economic growth among lowest in four decades

Inequalities, lack of uniform growth among countries making global economic recovery difficult, shows UN’s Trade and Development …

Amazon ‘one of the most dangerous places to be a green defender’: Report

One person died every other day while protecting the planet last year, says Global Witness  

World EV Day 2023: Why electric mobility in Nigeria is an opportunity to leapfrog in the Global South

Electric mobility is an opportunity for Africa to sidestep polluting internal combustion engines and leapfrog to eliminate toxic exposures and …

Russia-Africa summit: Putin offers unconvincing giveaways in a desperate bid to make up for killing the Ukraine grain deal

Russia’s efforts to woo African leaders are part of the Kremlin’s broader efforts to extend its influence across the global south

Global Biofuel Alliance can power India’s energy transition drive, but must have time-bound targets

The focus will be on strengthening markets, facilitating global biofuel trade, sharing concrete policy lessons and providing technical support …

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

DTE Reportage: World meets in Paris to discuss an end to plastic pollution

Member states have urged the preparation of a zero draft which will be up for negotiations at the next round in Nairobi, Kenya

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

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 …