'We are in the warmest five-year period ever'

According to the World Meteorological Organization, 2015-19 has recorded a 0.2°C increase over 2011-15

IIT Madras inks pact with ExxonMobil to boost biofuel research

The five-year agreement is focused on data analytics, gas conversion and transport and is aimed towards finding low-emission solutions

C40 Cities: 14 cities drive sustainable diet plan

The food we eat was responsible for nearly 13 per cent of the total emissions in 2017 and this is expected to increase 38% by 2050

Alaska SC hears young activists' lawsuit against fossil fuel policy

The state’s energy policy is violating right to a safe climate, argue 16 young climate activists

Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm to cut fossil fuel use in construction

Bringing changes to the construction industry can help decrease emissions 44% by 2050, according to a report by C40 Cities

G7 governments are boosting inequality: Oxfam

If current trends in economic growth and inequality remain unchanged, around 550 million people will be under extreme poverty in 2030

Scientific reticence is a serious threat when it comes to climate change

Professionals need to speak out on looming dangers even at the cost of getting it wrong

Here is a solution for crop residue burning problem

Happy Seeder — a tractor-mounted device — will eliminate air pollution and reduce green house gas emissions from on-farm activities …

High CO2 emissions reducing nutrients in rice, wheat

Wheat and rice grown at atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide levels between 546-586 parts per million reduced their protein, zinc, iron …

Can geoengineering help fight climate change? Scientists think so

University of Cambridge has initiated first-of-its-kind Centre for Climate Repair to develop new ways to restrict solar radiation and refreeze …

Fighting global warming may yield health benefits worth trillions

New study finds strongest, potential near-term health benefits in China and India

Why this California town has declared ‘climate emergency’

Calls upon its residents to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

Can bicycle sharing reduce global carbon emissions?

Shared bicycles can be part of a more sustainable world; but, ridership needs to expand beyond those who are already committed to a green lifestyle

Himalayan meltdown: ‘Besides global warming, pollution also impacts glaciers’

ICIMOD director general talks to Down To Earth about the first-ever assessment of climate change impacts on Hindu Kush Himalayan region and how …

Greenland’s ice melting rate increases four times in nine years

A research finds that this is a tipping point, which means global warming has brought summertime temperatures in Greenland close to melting point

Revolt of the rich and the poor

When a recent report says 26 people now own the same wealth as the world's poorest half and the IMF chief flags risks associated with India’…

Emission impossible

We need to change the way we farm, we eat and we think as agriculture is the largest source of non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions

Rewind 2018: State of the air India breathes

Here are the major policies framed, studies conducted and steps taken in the last year over air and its quality

Chloroform emissions may slow down Ozone layer recovery

MIT study traces rise in emissions to eastern China, where it appears that production using chloroform is on the rise  

'Developed countries reduced emissions by 13% in 26 years'

COP24: UNFCCC report says financial support provided by the developed countries to the developing ones also saw increase 

COP24: 2018 may be one of the hottest years ever, says UN climate chief

Patricia Espinosa said this to highlight how important it is for conference in Katowice to address climate change impacts and greenhouse gas emissions

Katowice offers last chance

To limit warming to 1.5°C, countries must revise national plans at the upcoming climate conference

India’s emission targets most ambitious among G20 nations

While India’s greenhouse gas emissions have doubled in last 25 years, they are still below the G20 average, says a climate change study

India needs to balance food production with climate goals

If India wants to increase its food production without missing its climate targets, then it will need new science and technology solutions as …

Upward development trend responsible for rising emission levels

Energy-efficient and sustainable urbanisation can address public health and climate change challenges simultaneously