UNEA-6: Reuse should be central component of legally binding treaty on plastics, say speakers
Panelists at side event held on first day of meet hope an agreement is reached quickly
Marine heatwaves in Arctic shows worrying trend since 2007, marginal seas more vulnerable: Study
Since 2007, 11 marine heatwaves have occurred in the Arctic Ocean
Warmer Atlantic to cause more hurricanes every year: study
A study published in the journal Science says that the warming itself was a combination of natural factors and human-induced climate change
Champions of the Earth 2023: UN’s highest green honour celebrates innovative solutions to beat plastic pollution
The Champions of the Earth have been announced even as nations prepare to meet in Nairobi to discuss a globally binding plastic treaty
More people moved into high flood zones, exposing larger populations to water disasters: World Bank
Most countries, especially in East Asia, saw more settlements in regular flood zones, ultra-high flood zones than in dry areas
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults — an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Apart from individual precautionary measures, community-scale adaptations also are needed
Yellowstone losing snow: Expect widespread problems for water, wildlife
Since 1950, average temperatures in the Greater Yellowstone Area have risen 1.3°C and it has lost a quarter of its annual snowfall
Pastoralists are an asset to the world — and we have a lot to learn from them
Pastoral areas face constant shocks and stresses ranging from drought, floods, heavy snowfalls, diseases, conflicts and more
Domestic violence to rise as subcontinent heats up: Study
Each 1°C increase in the annual mean temperature associated with a mean increase in domestic violence prevalence of 4.4
Global CO2 concentration in atmosphere hit new high in May 2nd week: Report
Highest daily average of atmospheric carbon dioxide recorded; experts blame climate change
Climate action can help address crop loss in Central India
Small and marginal farmers in the central plateau are gradually finding agriculture non-viable
Joshimath’s tragedy again shows us how fragile Uttarakhand’s Himalayas are
Climate change, glacial melt, sedimentation and human activity are a toxic brew threatening the very existence of Uttarakhand
South Africa: Greenhouse gas emissions up 10% in 17 years
Developing countries like South Africa emit much less per capita than developed economies; hence chances of emissions shooting up is higher
Robots are here, almost
The use of industrial robots is growing at an unprecedented rate in India. Are blue-collar jobs under threat?
'Warmer future can lead to heavier hailstorms'
UK researcher Amulya Chevuturi talks to DTE about how hailstorms occur and how they could intensify with rising temperatures
Apple line goes topsy-turvy in the Himalayas
The traditional apple growing areas are shifting with changing pattern of rainfall and increasing temperature
This study looked at how rivers throughout the world are faring — and the findings are disturbing
Within the next 70 years, certain species of fish could die out completely due to longer periods of low oxygen levels
This marine bacterium could become a major threat to coastal populations in the future
Vibrio vulnificus will proliferate due to the ideal conditions resulting from warmer oceans and high rainfall
Maui wildfires: Extra logistical challenges hinder government’s initial response when disasters strike islands
Wildfires destroyed the Hawaiian tourist town of Lahaina on August 8 and 9, 2023, leaving many of its roughly 13,000 residents homeless
‘Adaptation in Hindu Kush Himalayas gets little state support, measures reactive not anticipatory’
Amina Maharjan from ICIMOD on how the region is adapting to climate change, need for financing & regional mechanism for data sharing
DTE Reportage: Coverage of Cyclone Biporjoy by our team in Delhi and on the ground in Kutch
Down To Earth covers the Arabian Sea cyclone from its genesis to its eventual dissipation
Odisha reels under intense heatwave conditions; IMD issues orange alert
Maximum temperature is very likely to be above normal by 4-6°C at a few places over the next few days
Plastic-free planet: ‘No ambition coalition’ hijacks Paris meet on Day 2
Oil, gas and polymer producing countries were successful in severely delaying discussions on substance
Hottest days are warming twice as fast as average summer temperature in north-west Europe: Research
Climate change is causing Spain and north Africa to warm faster than north-west Europe
‘Let’s get real’: Scientists discover a new way climate change threatens cold-blooded animals
Ectotherms will need even more energy in a warmer world — increasing extinction risk