Even weak tropical cyclones have grown more intense worldwide – we tracked 30 years of them using currents

An increase in ocean currents corresponded to a rise in the intensity of weak tropical cyclones during 1990-2020

New NASA model to help assess change in carbon concentrations from forests

Tropical forests absorbed more carbon than other forest types, released more carbon into atmosphere due to deforestation, degradation, the study …

New bacteria will help fight climate change, soil pollutants: Researchers

New bacteria is adept at breaking down organic matter, including cancer-causing chemicals, according to researchers

Are coal-fired power plants attractive for investment?

A recent report says that there is economic merit in closing down such power plants to meet the Paris goals

What to expect from India’s INDCs

INDCs may focus on all key elements—including mitigation, adaptation, finance, capacity-building, technology development and transfer, …

How will climate change affect carbon sequestered in tropical forests?

New study emphasises not just species diversity but also geodiversity

India announces its INDC, pledges to cut emission intensity of its GDP by 33-35 per cent by 2030

All countries are required to submit voluntary climate action plans as contribution. These will form part of the outcome of Paris climate summit

Resource war India after 2020

If the developing world today is the locus of climate change  mitigation, including reduction in emissions, then there surely must exist a …

BASIC distinct

Developing countries isolate Copenhagen Accord

Poor man’s burden

Developing countries shoulder the clean-up responsibility, yet it is not enough

See the light

The `hot' debate

Operationalisation of equity and financial assistance will determine the future of climate negotiations

The endgame at Cancun

Emergence of South

2013 human development report applauds efforts of developing nations. Is India on track?

Change carbon-intensive lifestyles to save Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk appeals to people

Might consider hunger strike if Ladakh is not protected under the Constitution’ Sixth Schedule, the innovator tells Down To Earth 

Air pollution makes cyclones stronger: US study

Too early to say if pollution is the only factor responsible, says Indian scientist

An exercise in flippancy

Planning Commission report for a low-carbon future disappoints

Low on carbon crunching

Fresh scheme sets efficiency targets for energy-guzzling sectors but is still too soft

Some sectors perform at the global best levels, others can reach there

Carbon pricing works to reduce emissions, says study

Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion in countries that have carbon pricing are two percentage points lower than those that …

A sneak-peek into a renewable energy-powered future

Electrification of end-use sectors through variable renewable energy is an emerging solution. Increasing the deployment of distributed energy …

Making sense of energy conservation in Jammu and Kashmir

Homes in the Union territory are not designed to conserve energy and ensure proper heating, resulting in little conservation of energy, say …

Future of electricity in India lies in local solutions

Utilities in India have a mandate to supply power, which becomes increasingly difficult through the centralised grid and is technically and …

Solar power: From a decade of acceptability and growth to one of innovations

Global investment in new renewable energy capacity in the past decade was over $2.5 trillion, with more solar power capacity installed than other …

Economic recovery and clean energy transition go together: Ministers at IEA summit

The summit encouraged participating countries to build their recovery plans and investment strategies in-line with clean energy transition goals