El Nino likely to arrive by July-August 2023; what does it mean for India
El Ninos are generally linked with poor southwest monsoon rains across India as observed in previous El Nino years of 2009, 2014, 2015 and 2018
Last month was the seventh-warmest February ever: NOAA
Excessive nutrients from land can cause coral bleaching: Study
Incorporating nutrient-supplying ocean currents into coral bleaching forecasts can enhance the predictions, the researchers said
Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report
The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere was 414.7 parts per million in 2021, which is 2.3 parts higher than in 2020, the report said
High-tide flood risk is accelerating, putting coastal economies at risk
The frequency of high-tide flooding along the coasts of United States has doubled since 2000
January 2021 ninth-warmest month for US on record: NOAA
Below-average precipitation experienced in several regions; peak ice coverage declined
What is it like inside Hurricane Sam? Saildrone footage gives a glimpse
The drone in the Atlantic Ocean will help understand hurricanes better to reduce loss of human life
US braces for the deadliest hurricane in 12 years; experts point to ocean warming
Since 1980s, scientists have observed an increase in the intensity and frequency of Atlantic hurricanes
Megaflash! New longest distance and longest duration lightnings recorded
The length is equivalent to the distance between Delhi and Ahmedabad
Tracking extreme weather: Warmer-than-usual December for US
Only Washington and Oregon will have a higher chance of experiencing a cooler-than-normal December
This winter was United States’ 6th warmest: NOAA
According to US science agency, December 2019-February 2020 was mostly warmer and wetter across contiguous US
August 2021 is the sixth-warmest in 142 years: US climate agency
August 2021 is the 440th consecutive month the planet has reported above average temperature, according to the National Oceanic and …
Cold comfort: The sun is cooling; doesn't mean there'll be no global warming
The sun is going through a period of decreased activity known as the modern grand solar minimum. The last time such an event occurred led to the …
NOAA predicts ‘above average’ hurricane season for US, Caribbean
There is a 60% chance of an above normal storm season in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2021, according to NOAA
Atmospheric methane concentration at record levels
The 2019 levels are the highest since record-keeping began in 1983
Will insurance as a mechanism work for loss and damage brought on by climate change?
Insurance is currently being used as a mechanism to provide financial safety net as part of climate-induced disaster relief
This June was the fifth-warmest on record
The first half of 2021 was the eighth warmest on record
Good news! Recovery of ozone layer achieves significant milestone
Levels of ozone-depleting substances in 2022 are back to those observed in 1980 before ozone depletion was significant
Smell good, breathe bad: How scented products add to air pollution
Use of hair sprays, hand sanitisers etc emit the same amount of chemical vapours as petroleum from vehicles, even though 15 times more petroleum …
July 2015 is Earth’s hottest month ever recorded
Ocean surfaces across the world also experienced record warmth
Arctic nations agree to bar fishing fleets from seas around North Pole
Fast melting sea ice and rising surface temperatures may draw fish farther north, experts feel
Cape Town ‘Day Zero’ drought risk lurking around the corner: Study
South African cities should prepare themselves for similar drought conditions, warned the study
‘Severe’ cyclonic storm to hit Tamil Nadu on April 30
The weather agency has put the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on red alert (highest) on April 30 and May 1
Mauna Loa wakes up after almost 40 years; eruption’s duration uncertain, say scientists
As the volcano has not erupted for such a long period, the eruption might be of a longer duration, according to scientists
The numbers behind: Climate change
The planet can barely afford any more carbon emissions. But we need to continue to emit for our survival and development. What is the carbon …
