Dirty and thirsty

Revisiting economics of congestion

In 2023, global ocean heat content doubled or tripled since the late 1980s, shows study 

The 2023 estimate represents around 4.6 billion Hiroshima nuclear bombs

The disagreement between two climate scientists that will decide our future

The differences between Mann and Hansen are significant for the global response to climate change  

COP28: Important takeaways from the first week of COP28 | Sunita Narain

Here's what we expect from the second week of the United Nations climate change negotiations

DTE Coverage: Drought in the Amazon

How will the hydrocrisis affect humanity's future?

Carbon removal: Why ambitious ‘no nonsense’ plans are vital to limit global heating to 2°C

A decade provides a realistic window to develop the processes needed to reach net zero

Simply Put: Climate Roulette

Outbreak of Moroccan locusts will destroy 25% of annual wheat production in Afghanistan: FAO

Left untreated, locust population can increase 100 times next year

TB is once again the deadliest disease in Africa — what went wrong

COVID-19 pandemic, associated lockdowns have set back TB control programmes worldwide

Run-up to COP27: Mozambique braces for more extreme weather events as rainy season begins

Mozambique was devastated by 3 tropical cyclones earlier this year

India’s lakes, reservoirs losing more water every year & climate change may be to blame: Report

An increase in surface area of the water bodies contributes to this loss

Fulfilling CoP26 promises can limit global warming to 2°C: Study

 But will a 2°C world be livable? 

Permafrost peatlands in Europe, western Siberia nearing tipping point: Study

Frozen wetlands in Europe and western Siberia store up to 39 billion tonnes of carbon

Simply Put: Vladimir’s deterrent

Pollution, heat affect cognition more among those from disadvantaged sections: Study

The effects of temperature are more pronounced in the rural parts of China and India

Deforestation increases frequency of thunderstorms locally in West Africa: Study

Study shows storm frequency has doubled in the region in 30 years

Marine heatwaves during winter could have dire impacts on New Zealand fisheries and herald more summer storms

These marine heatwaves can have devastating impacts on ocean ecosystems.

Simply Put: Choking hazard for oceans

Mauritius ranks first in Africa in Global Innovation Index 2021

But most African countries ranked low in the global index of 132 countries

Africa’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery plan: Integrate climate change action in planning, says report

Africa is projected to suffer a fall of 2-8% in GDP in post-COVID-19 scenario 

How to face a rising sea? Maldives bets on artificial islands

About 80% of Maldive’s coral islands are less than one metre above sea level

China’s climate pledge and the 2020 irony

Last year China produced a record 3.84 billion tonnes of coal since 2015

Modified by climate

Global warming has resulted in genetic alternations among living beings

Simply put: Food contamination kills 2 million people